Community happens wherever people can talk and get to know each other, have a sense of belonging and can work together to build a strong, inclusive and welcoming neighbourhood for all. Kiwassa invites you to get involved, share your perspectives and contribute your strengths. You can simply enrol and enjoy training programs and services, or become actively involved in helping with community projects and initiatives.
Check out the Kiwassa Events Calendar.
Community Leadership Training
Do you want to help create a more welcoming and inclusive community? Learn how to turn your ideas into community projects.
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Free (childminding, bus tickets and healthy snacks are included)
Please check back for next session dates
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
English Conversation Circle
Connect with others in the community that want to improve their English speaking skills.
Online via Zoom – please email community.coordinator@kiwassa.ca to receive the link.
Free
Please email community@kiwassa.ca to register.
Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. & Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m | Thursdays, 4:45-5:45 p.m. (Beginners Class)
Zoom (Online)
CHIMO
Chimo provides positive and enriching experiences that strengthen tenant engagement and connect residents with resources in the broader community. Our program includes fun workshops, out-trips to exciting destinations a regular weekly coffee time drop-in, potlucks and picnics.
Weekly programming for residents of the Chimo Building
Chimo Terrace – 2080 & 2140 Wall Street
Please contact Karinl@kiwassa.ca to get involved.
Neighbourhood Small Grants
Neighbourhood Small Grants is Vancouver Foundation’s unique program to help build community and strengthen connections right where people live.
Have a great idea for your community? Find out more, and apply for a small grant
Special Events and Festivals
Organizations and people in the Hastings North area are creating more community events and celebrations, and everyone is welcome to join in:
Summer Kickoff and Street Hockey Tournament, Kiwassa Open House, Pandora Park Fall Fair, Light Water Drum Festival and more!
Guardian Break Time
Ages 3 years old and up
Take a break at Kiwassa! We appreciate all the hard work parents and guardians and as a small gift, we would love to host a cozy space for our guardians to drop off their children in childminding (ages 3 years old and up) and enjoy some snacks with fellow parents/guardians.
Spots are limited and registration is required.
Please register thru this link: Guardian Break Time – Fill out form
Starting February 20, 2026 on Fridays from 9:30am to 12:30 pm.
Need further information? Email community@coordinator@kiwassa.ca
Required
Fridays, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Craft & Connect
Every last Friday of the month, Kiwassa Neighbourhood House welcomes all crafty persons who wish to either create new projects or join other craft lovers in working on current projects at our House. We have basic materials available all for free! Not to mention some tea, coffee and snacks.
Registration is required and our next dates are February 27th and March 27th.
Registration Link: Monthly Craft & Connect – Fill out form
Need further information? Email community@coordinator@kiwassa.ca
Required
Fridays, 10 - 11 am
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House, 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House has a team of staff that bring an eclectic range of education, professional training and experience to the work of Kiwassa, as well as passion, ideas and energy.
Meet our Team