A Neighbourhood House is a volunteer driven community based social service agency that provides programs and services in a response to identified community needs. It is a place in the community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for people young and old from diverse backgrounds. Neighbourhood Houses are worldwide and have been in the Lower Mainland for over 100 years.

The Burnaby Neighbourhood is the first Neighbourhood House to be established in Burnaby.

OUR MISSION:

To make Neighbourhoods better places to live.

OUR GOAL:

to enable People to enhance their lives and strengthen their communities.

OUR CHALLENGE:

to work with Communities to develop innovative programs and services that meet the changing needs of a diverse population.

ABOUT:

The Burnaby Neighbourhood House is a place where families and individuals can come to get support and services; a place where new immigrants become connected and can find information and resources that will help them settle into their new community; where seniors and youth can gather; and where all these groups can come together in activities and events that aim to link generations and cultures and create a stronger community.

Community Building is a common theme of Neighbourhood Houses where neighbours help neighbours. Volunteers, therefore, are an integral part of our Neighbourhood House.