Our News and Stories
Meet an MPNH PRIDE Storyteller, Marylee!
Marylee is a story-teller and standup comic who proudly shares the ups, downs, fun, and tears of being a lesbian. She’s volunteered for many seniors and youth programs, and is a long-time supporter of the work of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House.
Food Hamper Delivery For Seniors
We connected with 109 seniors in Mount Pleasant to share hampers filled with fresh produce. We loved hearing how people will prepare and enjoy the fruit and veggies. Kale chips and strawberry shortcake are on the horizon!
Preschool Children’s Our Dream Neighbourhood Exhibit
Our preschoolers have not only honoured their artistic skills but have also learned valuable lessons about collaboration, empathy, teamwork, creativity, community, and the power of dreaming big. They have shown us that even the smallest among us are capable of creating something truly extraordinary, and always thinking about the people we have around us.
Everyday Nature Gardening Party
Our Everyday Nature Gardening Party was attended by 16 community members who helped plant the flower boxes outside of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. While they worked, they shared gardening tips and stories with one another and passersby.
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!