Welcome to Gordon Neighbourhood House!
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Building stronger neighbourhoods since 1942. |
Gordon Neighbouthood House is a volunteer-led, multi-service, non-profit, non-sectarian, non-government, and apolitical, community-based organization. It is governed by an all-volunteer Board of Management which is elected annually by the members of the house. Gordon Neighbourhood House is a member unit of The Association of Neighbourhood Houses of Greater Vancouver (ANH).
Our mission is to make the West End a better neighbourhood in which to live and grow.
Gordon Neighbourhood House has been serving the people of the West End since 1942. Every year we provide dozens of services to almost 10,000 individuals. Those we serve include seniors, children, parents, newcomers to Canada, street youth, unemployed and many others.
In 2010 we have about 20 active programs, for full description please see Programs.
NEWS and EVENTS
West End Cultural Celebration AKA Block Party
One of our annual highlights includes this festival, which attracts over 600 residents of teh West End and is an event for people of all ages. Come and join your neighbours for a fun afternoon that includes a hot dog BBQ, children's carnival, live music & entertainment, community info tables, seniors corner, multicultural arts and craft and much more.
Multicultural Arts and Craft Fair
This event will take place as part of the cultural celebration. We are looking for exhibitors and vendors willing to take part and to share folk and crafts from all over the world. Space is limited and tables are assigned on a first come first serve basis. For any questions, please contact Ana Maria at (604)683-2554.
Spanish Support Group for Women sponsored by ISS
In partnership with ISS we initiated a Spanish speaking support group to provide information sessions to the increasing Spanish speaking community in the West End and offering referrals to services according to the needs of the group.
Drop in program:
Every Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Next group meeting will be in August 2010.
