For 50 years, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has helped neighbours build connection and community in Vancouver. Since 1976, MPNH has supported families, newcomers, seniors, and youth to thrive.
We invite you to support our 50 for 50 Campaign and help raise $50,000 for the next 50 years of connection and community. With your help, MPNH can continue strengthening communities for generations to come.
50 Stories for 50 Years at MPNH
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Dave Adair
First Executive Director of MPNH
Dave Adair was a visionary leader whose creativity, community spirit, and love of nature deeply shaped the Neighbourhood House. -
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Susana Mora
Participant at Newcomers and Family Resource Programs
Through MPNH, Susana Mora found community, rebuilt her teaching career, and gained support that helped both her and her son thrive. -
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Vanessa Guerrero
Participant and Volunteer at Newcomers Programs
Vanessa Guerrero built friendships and earned her first Canadian job at MPNH, inspiring lifelong volunteerism and newcomer empowerment. -
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Trendiak Family
Family at MPNH Hamber Childcare Programs
Eliza and Rob Trendiak found affordable childcare, supportive educators, and a community helping their children thrive.
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George Jolly
Former Community Board Member at MPNH
George Jolly values Mount Pleasant’s inclusivity, diversity, and success in connecting people across cultures.
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Karla Gangotena
Participant at Newcomers Programs
Karla Gangotena discovered belonging, leadership opportunities, and meaningful connections through Mount Pleasant community programs.Read full story here.
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Sara and Ann
Participant at Homework Club Youth Programs
Sara developed confidence and achieved academic success through MPNH’s Homework Club, where dedicated tutors provide personalized support and encouragement.
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Dania Gomez
Participant at Family Resource Programs
Dania found friendship, confidence, and support through MPNH’s family programs, where she built community and discovered she wasn’t alone.
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Ruth Suarez
Seniors Food Programmer and Family Support Worker at MPNH
Ruth Suárez discovered community at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, received life-changing support, and now helps newcomers and seniors thrive.
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Salma
Participant at Family Literacy Outreach Programs
Salma gained confidence, language skills, and a sense of belonging through MPNH’s family-centred programs, where personalized support helped her family thrive.
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Karen Abdelwahed
Participant at Family Resource Programs
Karen discovered connection and belonging through MPNH’s Sing & Grow and family programs, gaining confidence, parenting support, lasting friendships, and a vibrant community that helped her family thrive.
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Veronica Suarez
Participant and Volunteer at Newcomers Programs
Veronica built community through MPNH programs, learned English, volunteered, supported others, now operations manager in Canada, entrepreneur.
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David Loo
First Live-in Caretaker at MPNH
David cared for MPNH as our first live-in caretaker, lived on the third floor, built a snow family during the 1997 snowstorm.
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Louise Phillips
Volunteer at Newcomers and Older Adults 55+ and Seniors Programs
Louise brought her passion for language learning to MPNH, empowering senior newcomers to speak with confidence and connect through community.
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Rocio Vasquez
Community Board Member at MPNH
Rocio’s lifelong connection to MPNH shaped her leadership, and she now supports newcomer and women’s programs as a board member.
50/50 Raffle
🎉 Celebrate 50 Years of Community with MPNH’s 50/50 Raffle! 🎉
For 50 years, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House has been a place where neighbours connect, families thrive, newcomers find belonging, youth discover opportunities, and seniors stay engaged in community life.
Now you can help keep that impact growing while getting a chance to win big!
💛 One Community. One Winner. One Incredible Prize.
When you purchase a 50/50 Raffle ticket, you're investing in the people and programs that make our neighbourhood stronger, more welcoming, and more connected. Half of the jackpot goes to one lucky winner, and the other half supports MPNH programs and services for families, newcomers, seniors, youth, and community members of all backgrounds.
✨ Ticket sales close Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 11:59 PM PDT
✨ Draw Date: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM PDT
Together, we're building a more connected, caring, and inclusive community for everyone.
Please note that this is a licensed raffle with an age restriction of 19 years or older.
Gaming License #174681
Questions, email marketing@mpnh.org
Help Us Raise $50,000 for 50 Years at MPNH!
Updated May 27, 2026
Your support helps strengthen our community and ensures Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House can continue making an impact for years to come. Every donation brings us one step closer to our goal.
Will you help us get there?
Meaning Behind The 50th Birthday Logo
Mountain (left diagonal line) and House (right diagonal line) – represent the physical landscape and community where the organization is situated and grounded.
People and Different Colours – symbolize the diversity, cultures, identities, and unity of the people connected to Mount Pleasant.
Water – represents life, renewal, and the continuous flow of growth, connection, and wellbeing.
Circle within the Circle – signifies eternity, unity, wholeness, and the enduring strength of the organization’s vision, mission, and relationships.