What is a neighbourhood house? What makes a neighbourhood house uniquely different from a community centre and other socal service organizations? The main difference is the philosophy behind the neighbourhood house movement. Neighbourhood Houses bring people together to build and strengthen their communities, which means that every NH is different, reflecting and responding to the needs of the community in which it is located.
The roots of Fraserside Community Services extend back to 1972 when a small group of people formed a support group to help one another cope with, and overcome, personal challenges. Calling themselves ''Self Aid Never Ends'' (SANE), members believed that the most effective way to overcome personal difficulties was through self-help. With a government grant, the group developed its first community initiative - The Sapperton Thrift Store