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 2009 we have about 20 active programs, for full description please see Programs.
NEWS and EVENTS in the Fall
My Tween and Me
This is an eight week parent support group program designed to bring parents and tweenagers (children 7-12 yrs) together.
Wednesdays, Oct. 7 - Dec. 2, 2009. 6-8 pm.
Cost: FREE
If interested in participating, please contact Ana Maria at 604-683-2554.
The Parent-Child Mother Goose Program
This is a FREE program for families at Gordon Neighbourhood House. An hour of rhymes, songs and stories for you and your child (0-12 months old only).
Date: Saturday mornings. 10:30am - 11:30am.
Oct. 3 - Dec. 12, 2009.
To register, please call Anna at 604-683-2554. For information about other Mother Goose Programs call 604-331-3657.
Food Skills for New Immigrant Families/Food Skills for Families on a Smart Budget
FREE: six sessions, 3 hours each
Starts Wednesday, Oct.7, 2009. 3-6 pm.
To register, please contact Ana Maria at 604-683-2554.
Kids Halloween Party
Come in costume for an evening of fun and games.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. 4-6 pm.
Read more in News and Events >>
Buy or renew your membership and receive $5 attic voucher. Current year memberships are valid until March 31st, 2010.
Every Tuesday and Thursday - full course meal and dessert for only $5!