The movement for belonging: Neighbourhood Houses in Metro Vancouver

The movement for belonging: Neighbourhood Houses in Metro Vancouver

Satinder Singh first came to Collingwood Neighbourhood House 26 years ago, seeking childcare. The neighbourhood house movement helped her find her purpose in life. Try a little social experiment. Go up to your friend, colleague or neighbour, and ask them the name of...
Social Inclusion: Kiko’s Story

Social Inclusion: Kiko’s Story

Neighbourhood houses are known as places to connect, volunteer, and become involved in the community. Many people do not realize the important work that neighbourhood houses do to help people feel a sense of belonging. This is known as social inclusion, and is...
Social Inclusion: John’s story

Social Inclusion: John’s story

Neighbourhood houses are known as places to connect, volunteer, and become involved in the community. Many people do not realize the important work that neighbourhood houses do to help people feel a sense of belonging. This is known as social inclusion, and is...
Feeding a community: Insights into Mount Pleasant’s food programs

Feeding a community: Insights into Mount Pleasant’s food programs

It’s Not Just About the Food! Like many new immigrants, Aya* found the process of adjusting to her new life in Vancouver difficult and lonely. That is, until she found her way to the Cooking Club program at Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (MPNH). Through...