Phone: 604-683-2554 | Email: welcome@gordonhouse.org
In 2013, the West End Business Improvement Association (WEBIA) partnered with Gordon Neighbourhood House (GNH) to launch the Clean Team—a grassroots initiative aimed at keeping West End streets and public spaces clean, vibrant, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
For over a decade, friendly Clean Team staff (often seen pushing their blue cleaning carts) have been picking up litter, erasing graffiti, reporting illegal dumping, and removing unauthorized posters along Davie, Denman, and Robson Streets five days a week. At the same time, dedicated volunteers contribute by pitching in at seasonal community clean-up events and contribute thousands of hours to help keep our neighbourhood tidy and sustainable.
Together, the Clean Team plays a vital role in keeping the West End clean, vibrant, and a community we can all take pride in.
The Clean Team Program Involves Three Key Components:
- Commercial District Cleaning — Clean Team staff regularly discard litter, erase graffiti, remove unauthorized posters, and report illegal dumping throughout the West End’s main commercial streets, including Davie, Denman, and Robson.
- Community Clean-Up Events — Volunteers of all ages come together to pick up litter along residential sidewalks, laneways, and in local parks and plazas, helping to keep shared spaces clean and welcoming.
- Community Outreach and Awareness — Through ongoing education and engagement, we promote a culture of care and responsibility in the neighbourhood. This includes encouraging proper waste disposal, supporting local environmental initiatives, and increasing public awareness about the importance of clean and safe public spaces.
The Clean Team Program is Guided by the Following Goals:
- Encourage Community Participation
- Cleaner Public Spaces—Combatting Litter, Graffiti, and Illegal Dumping
- Litter Education and Awareness—Prevent Litter in the First Place
- Encourage Community Participation—We Are All Part of the Solution
- Advocate for Community Infrastructure and Services
- Discourage Illegal Dumping—Preventing Unsightly Waste
- Foster Strong Community Partnerships
- Promote Sustainability
Join Us at a Community Clean-up in the West End!
Our Community Clean-Up events are powered by dozens of dedicated volunteers of all ages who come together to help keep West End clean and sustainable. These events are a fun and meaningful way for neighbours to connect while making a positive and immediate difference in our community.
Community Clean-Up Events run annually from June to September and typically last about two hours, including a celebratory BBQ. Whether you’re a long-time volunteer or joining us for the first time, your time and energy make a meaningful difference—we’d love to have you with us!
If your organization or business is interested in supporting a clean-up and BBQ event, we invite you to visit our Sponsorship Page. We offer a variety of engaging sponsorship opportunities that provide great visibility for your organization, along with meaningful team-building experiences.
➡️ Visit our Eventbrite page to view upcoming Community Clean-up event dates.
For more information, please contact Jim at (604) 683-2554 or jim@gordonhouse.org.
