Help us mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2020

Help us mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, 2020

Next Monday, June 15, Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House is excited to take part in World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) 2020. This is the fifth year we have been a part of this event, and even though this year will look a little different, it is no less important....
Become a Neighbourhood Pen Pal in Mount Pleasant!

Become a Neighbourhood Pen Pal in Mount Pleasant!

Do you want to reconnect with the art of letter writing? Do you want to reach out to seniors in our neighbourhood? Do you want to help serve your community during COVID-19? Then join our new Neighbourhood Pen Pals program! Once you have registered, you will receive a...
Amelie Pelen paints a special thank you for TELUS tablet donation

Amelie Pelen paints a special thank you for TELUS tablet donation

Our very own Amelie Pelen, age four, has been sharing her artistic skills to say thank you to TELUS, after the company donated tablets to help keep our participants connected. Connecting with friends, family, and community is so important during COVID-19, and these...
Thanks to the seniors serving our community during COVID-19!

Thanks to the seniors serving our community during COVID-19!

During COVID-19, our community has been pulling together to support each other in incredible ways. Today, we want to thank our seniors for all their efforts to keep our neighbourhood healthy and resilient! One of those seniors is Caede, who has already made and shared...
A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers!

A huge thank you to all our amazing volunteers!

At this time of year, we would usually be holding our Volunteer Appreciation night, full of food, games, music, and costumes. But we have around 200 volunteers at our House, and as we face COVID-19, such a large gathering isn’t yet safe. Still, it’s...
Congratulations to Mount Pleasant’s Good Neighbours of 2020!

Congratulations to Mount Pleasant’s Good Neighbours of 2020!

As we celebrate Neighbourhood House Week (May 3-9), we are also celebrating all the people who lend so much of their time and effort to make the neighbourhood houses across BC so amazing. Every year at this time, the Good Neighbour Awards are bestowed by the...