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.
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Nargiz Azizova
Former Family at Preschool Programs
Nargiz found trust and belonging through MPNH’s inclusive preschool, where Alikhan gained confidence, connection, and compassionate support that transformed their family.
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Cam Gilbert
Former Volunteer at Family Literacy Outreach at MPNH
Cam’s volunteer experience with MPNH transformed his understanding of teaching, connection, and the power of supporting newcomer families.
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Mariana Gassmann
Volunteer at Newcomers Programs
Mariana shared her passion for community-building at MPNH, transforming her own newcomer journey into opportunities to support others through leadership, mentorship, and connection.
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Wendy Zhang
Early Childhood Educator at MPNH
Wendy embraced her passion for nurturing children at MPNH, transforming an unexpected career change into opportunities to support children and families through trust and inclusion.
