Parkgate Community Services Society
School in North Vancouver

Parkgate Community Services Society (PCSS) is a registered not-for-profit charitable society that has been in operation since 1983. Dedicated volunteers with knowledge about the neighbourhood and its resources provided a telephone/drop-in service to help people locate community services and activities.Community Services at Seycove Secondary CommunitySchoolIn 1979, the information centre at Burrard View School and other community services, such as the District of North Vancouver Public Library , were relocated to the 'community wing' of Seycove Secondary Community School. PCSS provides community based programs and services out of Parkgate Community Centre, the Seymour Youth Centre, and other satellite locations.PCSS officially celebrated its 30th year in 2013, but community members were engaged in connecting people for many years prior to 1983.Early BeginningsIn 1974, Burrard View School Association set up an information centre as a way to keep a neighbourly spirit alive and to connect community members with one another.