Wijkcentrum bij Van Houten

Non-profit or charity

Community Centre bij Van Houten is the meeting place in the Oosterparkwijk. We believe it is important that local residents can meet each other and that everyone feels welcome. You are welcome to stop ...

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About Wijkcentrum bij Van Houten

Wijkcentrum bij Van Houten is the meeting place in the Oosterparkwijk. We believe it is important that local residents can meet each other and that everyone feels welcome. You are welcome to stop by for a cup of coffee, or pour the coffee for someone else yourself!

It is a place for and by local residents. This means that residents can give shape to their ideas with us. For example, you might want a games group to be formed or something creative to be organized. You can wait for others to do it, but you can also organize it yourself with us!

Van Houten is a project run by local residents who are committed to their neighborhood.

As a resident, you can organize activities for the neighborhood with us; this is also possible alongside a job.

If you do not have a job, you can also gain work experience with us: in hospitality, management, maintenance, cleaning, communication, administration, and in devising and organizing activities.

You can also join us for a program, such as a participation job. Most other tracks are also possible!

Activities already taking place at Van Houten include, for example: during the week you can come by every day for coffee/tea, soup, and a toasted sandwich; every Friday evening there is a hot meal on the menu; crochet and knitting; game nights; pub quiz; activities for children; yoga; zumba; there is a neighborhood library and a giveaway cupboard.

By participating, you get to know a diverse group of neighborhood residents. Everyone is welcome to join in!