Spotlighting one of our amazing team members so you can learn more about the people who help make our organization what it is. This time, we’re chatting with Stephanie San from South VancouverNeighbourhood House about her role as UX, Marketing and Communications Coordinator. “My neighbourhood house journey was first lit on a snowy winter day…
Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is on September 30th. This day is a time to listen, learn, and reflect on the injustices experienced by Indigenous children in residential schools, and the lasting impacts on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities — while honouring their resilience and strength. Across our…
At the corner of Victoria and 49th Avenue, South Vancouver Neighbourhood House has stood since 1977. For decades, its neutral brick walls blended into the background, unreflective of the vibrance and community life unfolding inside. “Some participants have said that they thought our building was an insurance office and didn’t know to come in until…
For Tito Perez, volunteering at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House became a lifeline after moving to Canada as a refugee. Through the Food Hub program, he practiced English, gained skills, made friends, and built confidence—experience that helped him find meaningful work and a sense of belonging.
Neighbourhood houses in December are buzzing with excitement, celebration and soul-warming food. Whether it’s our childcare programs decorating the halls of our houses with stars and stockings, seniors joining together to share songs of peace, or neighbourhood families gathering around a communal table sharing a warm bowl of dahl and roti – this is always…
This week’s Summer Story comes from Rap, a participant from South Vancouver Neighbourhood House (SVNH). Rap was referred to the SVNH by a friend of hers, and this is where Rap met Julie Desta, the Community Engagement Programmer at the Neighbourhood House. We hope you enjoy Rap’s story, of how she found her community and…
