A Testimonial
July 14, 2026
To Whom it May Concern,
It is my pleasure to write this letter on behalf of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House as you celebrate your 50 year anniversary and the impacts and connections you have fostered in the community.
I am writing as the Executive Director at ReuseTechBC and have been privileged to know Morie Ford for over 15 years having met at the Decoda Literacy Conference. In that time we have built a strong partnership based on mission alignment, and I have witnessed the MPNH’s unwavering commitment to strengthening communities through leadership, partnership, and meaningful investment in people and place.
ReuseTechBC collects donations of used computer equipment for refurbishment and distribution back into the community. Mount Pleasant Neighborhood House has been utilizing our equipment for years by providing the tech back to new Canadians as they learn English, look for work and stay in touch with family around the world.
For newcomer families with school-aged children, navigating the Canadian school system can be both confusing and overwhelming, particularly when so much communication takes place online. Last spring, ReUseTech BC partnered with MPNH to host a Technology 101 workshop for forty Spanish-speaking caregivers. Together, we helped parents learn how to navigate the digital platforms used by their children’s schools. Each family received a refurbished laptop, along with practical instruction on using technology to communicate with teachers, access school information, and stay connected to their child’s education. This is the collaborative impact MPNH is making in the community – practical, caring, and life changing.
As MPNH marks its 50th anniversary, it is an opportunity to celebrate the organization’s remarkable legacy and the lasting contributions it has made to communities across the region. Looking ahead, I hope MPNH will continue to build on this strong foundation by serving those who need it most, providing trusted leadership, fostering innovative partnerships, and advancing solutions that create resilient, and inclusive communities. We are honoured to support MPNHs work and look forward to the lasting impact it will continue to have. Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Mary-Em Waddington
Executive Director
50 Stories for 50 Years at MPNH is a collection of meaningful stories that celebrate the lasting impact our Neighbourhood House has had over the years. These stories come from long-time participants, families, youth, volunteers, community members, and regular visitors whose lives have been touched, supported, or transformed through our programs, services, and connections at the House.
