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Provides information and referral services, and promotes community connections. In cooperation with other service providers, offers programs for families, youth, and seniors. Family services include family drop-ins for children up to age five and their caregivers, parent education, licensed preschool, school-age child care, afterschool programs, and summer day camps. Also offers youth leadership and youth employment programs, and seniors outreach and therapeutic activation programs. Other services include community kitchens and dinners, food security programs, income tax and legal clinics, newcomer settlement services, ESL conversation, adult literacy programs, digital literacy program, and community grants. Office and hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Provides subsidies to low-income families for their children, ages five to 16, to attend the summer camp of their choice.
Provides subsidies to low-income families for their children, ages five to 16, to attend the summer camp of their choice. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Provides accompanied transportation to medical appointments for Burnaby seniors ages 65 and over (exceptions may be made).
Provides accompanied transportation to medical appointments for Burnaby seniors ages 65 and over (exceptions may be made). Services include help with vehicle entry/exit (client must be able to get in and out of cars, as volunteer provides stability assistance only), and space for personal attendant. Can accommodate folding walkers. Service area is Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Vancouver. Service hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Booking is required seven days before trip; booking hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Maximum of four trips per month allowed. Pre-registration required through Burnaby Community Services or Better at Home; intake is done by phone, followed by a home visit. Cost to client depends on yearly income, with subsidy available; clients are invoiced by Better at Home. Transportation provided by screened volunteer drivers in personal cars or Modo cars. Service provided in English. Waitlist is maintained; delay for accessing service varies. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
Services include help with vehicle entry/exit (client must be able to get in and out of cars, as volunteer provides stability assistance only), and space for personal attendant. Can accommodate folding walkers. Service area is Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Vancouver. Service hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Booking is required seven days before trip; booking hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Maximum of four trips per month allowed. Pre-registration required through Burnaby Community Services or Better at Home; intake is done by phone, followed by a home visit. Cost to client depends on yearly income, with subsidy available; clients are invoiced by Better at Home. Transportation provided by screened volunteer drivers in personal cars or Modo cars. Service provided in English. Waitlist is maintained; delay for accessing service varies. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. Funded by Ministry of Health (MOH) and managed by United Way British Columbia (UWBC).
During the tax season (March and April), offers appointments to aid with tax form completion.
During the tax season (March and April), offers appointments to aid with tax form completion. Able to assist with federal government programs (eligibility and assistance with applications) for CPP, OAS, GIS, BC Housing Registry, SAFER, and BC Bus Pass applications. Offered at three locations, BNH South House (4460 Beresford Street); BNH North House (4908 Hastings Street); and BNH Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Avenue). Available by appointment only.
Able to assist with federal government programs (eligibility and assistance with applications) for CPP, OAS, GIS, BC Housing Registry, SAFER, and BC Bus Pass applications. Offered at three locations, BNH South House (4460 Beresford Street); BNH North House (4908 Hastings Street); and BNH Brentwood House (2055 Rosser Avenue). Available by appointment only.
Provides in-person computer support to help individuals with basic tech skills such as email, creating files and documents, using MS Office, searching the internet, or practice typing and writing skills on a computer.
Provides in-person computer support to help individuals with basic tech skills such as email, creating files and documents, using MS Office, searching the internet, or practice typing and writing skills on a computer. Bring own device, or use provided laptops or tablets. Support offered in multiple languages. Offered on a drop-in basis. No registration required. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House - South House, 100-4460 Beresford Street Burnaby, BC, V5H 0B8
Bring own device, or use provided laptops or tablets. Support offered in multiple languages. Offered on a drop-in basis. No registration required. Office hours are 9 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays.
Produces several publications providing information about community resources and human services in Burnaby and New Westminster, including the 'Community Resource Guide', 'Ready, Set, Learn', 'Middle Childhood Matters', 'Seniors Outreach Card', and the 'Community Outreach Card (Homeless)'.
Produces several publications providing information about community resources and human services in Burnaby and New Westminster, including the 'Community Resource Guide', 'Ready, Set, Learn', 'Middle Childhood Matters', 'Seniors Outreach Card', and the 'Community Outreach Card (Homeless)'. Publications also available online, or can be ordered by contacting the Community Resources Manager at 604-292-3900 or marney@bbyservices.ca. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Brentwood Community Resource Centre, 2055 Rosser Avenue Burnaby, BC, V5C 0H1
Publications also available online, or can be ordered by contacting the Community Resources Manager at 604-292-3900 or marney@bbyservices.ca. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday.
Coordinates response for food security issues in Burnaby.
Coordinates response for food security issues in Burnaby. Supports North Burnaby residents who have lost of employment and/or are low income, with food hampers and grocery gift cards. Also supports low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers. Provides grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out. Serves North Burnaby. Food pick-up is from 10 am to 1 pm on Thursdays at North House (4908 Hastings Street). Funded by United Way Local Love campaign.
North House, 4908 Hastings Street Burnaby, BC, V5B 1P6
Supports North Burnaby residents who have lost of employment and/or are low income, with food hampers and grocery gift cards. Also supports low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers. Provides grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out. Serves North Burnaby. Food pick-up is from 10 am to 1 pm on Thursdays at North House (4908 Hastings Street). Funded by United Way Local Love campaign.
Offers settlement services supporting new immigrants in adjusting to life in Canada by providing help with applying to all Canadian federal and provincial benefits; basic language translation/interpretation services; food aid through referrals to community programs to help with the cost of living; apply for government and social support, language programs and referrals to other support centres in the Lower Mainland.
Offers settlement services supporting new immigrants in adjusting to life in Canada by providing help with applying to all Canadian federal and provincial benefits; basic language translation/interpretation services; food aid through referrals to community programs to help with the cost of living; apply for government and social support, language programs and referrals to other support centres in the Lower Mainland. Offers professional support with developing personal settlement plans for initial needs in Canada; one-on-one counselling for emotional and social issues; accompaniment to settlement tasks; home-visits to support home life; transitional life skills facilitation; and referrals to specialized programs in the Lower Mainland. Offers long-term community engagement and social-economic integration including volunteer and community involvement opportunities; employment services such as pre-employment readiness career planning, employment connections, resume writing, and connections with vocational training opportunities. The program is offered in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, French, Tagalog and Spanish. Funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Services by appointment.
Offers professional support with developing personal settlement plans for initial needs in Canada; one-on-one counselling for emotional and social issues; accompaniment to settlement tasks; home-visits to support home life; transitional life skills facilitation; and referrals to specialized programs in the Lower Mainland. Offers long-term community engagement and social-economic integration including volunteer and community involvement opportunities; employment services such as pre-employment readiness career planning, employment connections, resume writing, and connections with vocational training opportunities. The program is offered in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, French, Tagalog and Spanish. Funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Services by appointment.
Offers settlement services supporting new immigrants in adjusting to life in Canada by providing help with applying to all Canadian federal and provincial benefits; basic language translation/interpretation services; food aid through referrals to community programs to help with the cost of living; apply for government and social support, language programs and referrals to other support centres in the Lower Mainland.
Offers settlement services supporting new immigrants in adjusting to life in Canada by providing help with applying to all Canadian federal and provincial benefits; basic language translation/interpretation services; food aid through referrals to community programs to help with the cost of living; apply for government and social support, language programs and referrals to other support centres in the Lower Mainland. Offers professional support with developing personal settlement plans for initial needs in Canada; one-on-one counselling for emotional and social issues; accompaniment to settlement tasks; home-visits to support home life; transitional life skills facilitation; and referrals to specialized programs in the Lower Mainland. Offers long-term community engagement and social-economic integration including volunteer and community involvement opportunities; employment services such as pre-employment readiness career planning, employment connections, resume writing, and connections with vocational training opportunities. The program is offered in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, French, Tagalog and Spanish. Funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Offers professional support with developing personal settlement plans for initial needs in Canada; one-on-one counselling for emotional and social issues; accompaniment to settlement tasks; home-visits to support home life; transitional life skills facilitation; and referrals to specialized programs in the Lower Mainland. Offers long-term community engagement and social-economic integration including volunteer and community involvement opportunities; employment services such as pre-employment readiness career planning, employment connections, resume writing, and connections with vocational training opportunities. The program is offered in Arabic, Cantonese/Mandarin, Farsi/Dari, French, Tagalog and Spanish. Funded by Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Coordinates response for food security issues in Burnaby.
Coordinates response for food security issues in Burnaby. Supports South Burnaby residents who have lost employment and/or are low income, with food hampers and grocery gift cards. Also supports low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers. Provides grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out. Food pick-up is on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm at Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall (5024 Rumble Street). Serves South Burnaby. Funded by United Way Local Love campaign.
Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall, 5024 Rumble Street Burnaby, BC, V5J 2B4
Supports South Burnaby residents who have lost employment and/or are low income, with food hampers and grocery gift cards. Also supports low income seniors with prepared meals and food hampers. Provides grocery shopping and free delivery for Burnaby residents who are unable to get out. Food pick-up is on Wednesdays from 1 pm to 4 pm at Burnaby Neighbourhood House Community Hall (5024 Rumble Street). Serves South Burnaby. Funded by United Way Local Love campaign.