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Diwali Lanterns

Diwali is the Festival of Lights that has been celebrated across India for hundreds of years. It takes place on November 14th and celebrations continue for five days. Lanterns, lights, and rangoli designs are used to decorate homes and businesses.…

Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program

At Gordon Neighbourhood House, we are currently wrapping up our Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program (FMNCP for the year. This is an initiative to provide local, fresh produce to community members and support local growers in BC. The BC Association…

Quick Pickling Recipe

This recipe is quick pickling, not fermentation! So, this recipe is less technical and will last about 2-3 weeks in the fridge. This recipe is great to use to increase the longevity of your veggies. It is also great for…

Herb Oil Cubes Recipe

by Stephanie Do you have leftover herbs in your house that are wilting? Or want to prevent the herbs from going bad? Make some quick and super easy herb oil cubes! What you’ll need: ice cube tray fresh herbs liquid…

Preventing Food Waste At Home

In Canada, almost 60% of our food that is produced every year gets wasted. Of that 60%, 40% of it comes from consumers. The food that gets wasted and ends up in landfills start to produce methane gas, which is…

Thank You Outgoing Board Members!

Every fall Gordon Neighbourhood House convenes members for our Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is a great opportunity to reflect on all of the amazing outcomes we have achieved together, discuss plans for the months ahead, and elect a…

VOTE: General Election Candidate Q&A (James Marshall BC Greens)

Candidate: James Marshall Party: BC Greens Website(s): www.VoteJamesMarshall.ca Social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Other Contact Information: james.marshall@bcgreens.ca Why should West End residents vote for you? a) Over the past three years, the BC Greens have shown what they’re able to…

VOTE: General Election Candidate Q&A (Jon Ellacott BC Liberals)

Candidate: Jon Ellacott Party: BC Liberal Party Website(s): Social media: Twitter Facebook Other Contact Information: jon.ellacott@bcliberals.com Why should West End residents vote for you? West End residents should vote for me only if they tire of poor representation and…

VOTE: General Election Candidate Q&A (Spencer Chandra Herbert BC NDP)

Candidate Name: Spencer Chandra Herbert Party: BC NDP Website(s): spencerchandraherbert.bcndp.ca Social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Other Contact Information: campaign office 604-690-8993 Why should West End residents vote for you? I’ve had the honour of representing the West End for many…

Salt & Harrow Farm

As a part of our food philosophy at Gordon Neighbourhood House, we are committed to sourcing locally whenever possible and we want to share with you all a deep dive into the communities that we work with! Our Better at…

VOTE – general election Oct 24th 2020

Canada has three levels of Government: 1.MUNICIPAL – Vancouver City 2.PROVINCIAL – British Columbia 3.FEDERAL – Canada Saturday October 24th 2020 there will be a general election in British Columbia to elect the Provincial Government. You have the right to…

Seniors ‘Friendly Phone Call’ Volunteers

We are looking for committed and understanding volunteers to assist with Friendly Phone Calls to seniors in our neighbourhood who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness, or who may have had their social life impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. Experience with…

Fall Programming 2020 – Update

This summer, we have been delighted to begin welcoming members back to Gordon House — albeit in small, masked-up, outdoor gatherings. We’ve missed you! And while you’ve been busy catching up in the plaza, our Management Team (Jessy, Linda, Isabel,…

2,500 Meals Delivered!

Earlier this year we highlighted that our team had cooked over a thousand made-from-scratch meals for isolated seniors and self-isolating families. We’re happy to now announce that after 17 weeks of cooking we have surpassed more than 2,500 nutritious meals!…

Gordon Neighbourhood House 2020 Annual General Meeting

Syexwaliya of Squamish Nation performing a blanketing ceremony, and honouring James Kim for six years of service on the Community Advisory Board. Gordon Neighbourhood House has served as a community hub in Vancouver’s West End since 1942, and has a lengthy history…

Gordon Neighbourhood House COVID-19 Update

Bees and Sunflowers in Front of Gordon Neighbourhood House, July 2020. To our friends, volunteers, members, neighbours, and partners: It’s been a while since we last connected, and it’s good to take this opportunity to bring you up to speed…

30th September is Orange Shirt Day – Every Child Matters

This week at our staff team meeting we were fortunate to welcome Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray. This was an opportunity for our team to learn more about Orange Shirt Day, the destructive impact that the residential schools system had…

1,500 Meals Delivered!

To combat hunger in our community, we have partnered with the West End Seniors Network and United Way to cook and deliver meals to isolated seniors and families during COVID-19. This week marks our 1,500th meal delivery! Our dedicated chef…

Virtual Art Class Connects Strangers

For over 20 years, the Neighbourhood Small Grants program has brought people together and made communities more resilient. The grassroots initiative provides grants up to $500 to fund small projects that connect neighbours, share skills, celebrate diversity, and foster a…