Stories from next door
Project leaders love to share what happened during their event, gathering or project. Get inspired for your next idea by reading about what your neighbours are up to.
2018 Neighbourhood Small Grants Gathering
Read MoreEvery year the Vancouver Foundation hosts a Neighbourhood Small Grants Gathering to bring together project…
Reflecting on the Neighbourhood Small Grants Gathering
Read MoreBy Randy Hyman I felt and tasted the love in the room at the Neighbourhood…
Bike tune up and BBQ
Read MoreWe’re hosting the third annual bike tune up and BBQ, although earlier this year since…
Buddy Up Workshop (Part 1)
Read MoreHave you heard of Buddy Up? It’s an innovative community-driven skill-sharing platform that is literally…
LocalArt/SmallArt Travelling Art Show
Read MoreWe are neighbours encouraging neighbours to do art as a hobby. We are creating a…
Lawn Alternative Workshop
Read MoreIt doesn’t have to be grass! Learn about ecofriendly alternatives that are easier than mowing.…
Native Plant Walkshop
Read MoreTake a tour with Native Plant expert through the Riley Park Garden to review indigenous…
The Art of Neighbouring
Read MoreMy involvement with our neighbours first began shortly after hearing neighbourhood stories and reference to…
Creating a Sense of Village in your Neighbourhood
Read MoreHow can we deepen friendships and forge new practices with our isolated neighbours? Big annual…
Art Expression Youth Club – Youth Sustainable Art Gallery
Read MoreFrom the day we received the grant, we have been determined to put together the…
Cleveland Park Traffic Calming
Read MoreWith a neighbourhood street busy with children enjoying the park, tennis courts and recreation fields,…
Everyone’s Canadian on Canada Day!
Read MoreFirst Canada Day 150th celebration Neighbourhood pot luck Back Alley BBQ. What a mouthful, and…
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