Jul
17
2024
Intergenerational Story of Place & Land Exploration
Come and Join Our Community Circle!
An Intergenerational Story of Place & Land Exploration at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House
The Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House Preschool (children aged 3–5) is a magical place. Natural lighting fills...
Jul
11
2024
Marpole's Neighbourhood House opened their first Child Care facility
It is a time of celebration for the neighbours and team of Marpole Neighbourhood House (MNH) - their first child care centre opened on April 2. Marpole Neighbourhood House Child Care...
Jul
03
2024
Reframing South Vancouver & Marpole Neighbourhoods
Dreaming for Social Justice Equity
The region of South Vancouver is bustling, vibrant and diverse in every way. Made up of four distinct neighbourhoods stretching from 41st Avenue to the Fraser River and Boundary Road...
Dec
18
2023
Over the holiday season, a sense of community and belonging can feel more important than ever. Ron’s story shows just how valuable supporting neighbourhood houses can be, to empower those tackling isolation.
On any given Wednesday, you will find ninety-one-year-old...
Oct
03
2023
This summer, ANHBC ran a design contest, inviting the artists of our communities to portray what the neighbourhood house movement means to them. We would like to spotlight our contest winner, Madeline Berger!
Moving to Vancouver at 18, Madeline sought...
Sep
29
2023
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This post contains information about residential schools. For helplines and support, scroll to the end.
Tomorrow is the national Day of Truth and Reconciliation, but our solidarity with Indigenous movements should not stop when we change out...
Sep
29
2023
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This post contains information about residential schools. For helplines and support, scroll to the end.
When Phyllis Webstad was six years old, her grandmother gave her a shiny, new orange shirt. She wore it proudly on her...
Sep
26
2023
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This post contains information about residential schools. For helplines and support, scroll to the end.
This Saturday is Orange Shirt Day, a day to mourn the suffering inflicted on Indigenous children in Residential Schools. In May 2021, 215...
Sep
08
2023
Our next #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries features Oliver Cowan, a participant and volunteer at Marpole Neighbourhood House who has found an incredible sense of community and support through a group known as the Gathering Gardeners. Through the physical act of harvesting...
Aug
24
2023
This week’s #GiveToGrow #SummerStorySeries feature spotlights Tito, a volunteer who found a sense of belonging at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House upon moving to Vancouver. In his own words, Tito expresses his gratitude for the support he received when developing...