Our News and Stories
Multicultural Cooking Club: Celebrating Afghan Culture
Our Multicultural Cooking Club event was attended by 74 participants where they enjoyed some Kabuli Palao, Kufteh, and some Afghani cookies and tea. They also had the opportunity to learn more about Afghan culture through music and dance, clothing, arts and crafts, and so much more.
Our House is Your House
We began serving the community in 1976 with a youth leadership program that we ran from the basement of a local church, and added our second program, free income tax clinics, from a mobile trailer in 1977. Later that year, we moved to our first storefront building in the 500 block of East Broadway.
Literacy Programs life-changing for an immigrant new mother
Now the mother of four-month-old Solomiya, Tetiana is grateful for community literacy programs that helped her improve her English skills, inspired her to take in prenatal classes and helped her to connect with other new mothers and her community.
There’s an app for that: Vancouver program brings groceries to seniors’ doorstep
In rainy Vancouver, venturing outside for groceries is often a daunting task, especially for people without access to a car, such as many seniors. An app developed by nurse Ian Li is helping seniors order groceries for free delivery by connecting them with local volunteers.
Sock it to literacy!
Keep your Keep your feet cozy, and give your heart the warm fuzzies by helping people at our House reach their full potential with literacy skills. With thanks to Decoda Literacy and Blue Sky Clothing!
How posters in Canadian cities are whitewashing systemic racism
NEW WESTMINSTER (NEWS 1130) – Police in New Westminster have opened an investigation after signs reading ‘It’s okay to be white’ were spotted near Douglas College this week.
Tea & Muffins with The Front Step Project
We invite you to an afternoon discussion with muffins, tea, and coffee to share ideas on housing, building community, and intergenerational relationships.
Tiny Mount Pleasant park was a labour of love
New parklet at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House was three years in the making. If the Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is the living room of the community, its new parklet is the front porch.
Walk, Shop & Chop for older folks and seniors
Walk, Shop & Chop is a lasting trend for seniors’ wellness in our neighbourhood!