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Works with seniors in the urban core through programs at drop-in centres and through outreach services. Office hours are 8:30 am to 3 pm Monday to Friday. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Provided by Vancouver Second Mile Society
2 other services offered by this agency
Drop-in centre provides a safe place for older adults living in the downtown core to congregate with one another.
Drop-in centre provides a safe place for older adults living in the downtown core to congregate with one another. Offers leisure activities such as cards and games, recreational activities, special events, newspapers and magazines, and computers with internet access. Also provides information and referral, inexpensive breakfast and lunch, and day trips. Hours are 8:30 am to 3 pm on Monday to Friday.
Offers leisure activities such as cards and games, recreational activities, special events, newspapers and magazines, and computers with internet access. Also provides information and referral, inexpensive breakfast and lunch, and day trips. Hours are 8:30 am to 3 pm on Monday to Friday.
Provided by Vancouver Second Mile Society
2 other services offered by this agency
Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas.
Provides outreach to address the issue of isolation amongst Chinese adults ages 65 or older living in the Downtown Eastside and Strathcona areas. Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial difficulties. Services include volunteer door-to-door visits, weekly tea sessions, regular social and recreational activities, educational workshops, and language support and referrals. Services are available in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Also serves Chinese individuals 45 years and older who are affected by chronic health issues and/or face financial difficulties. Services include volunteer door-to-door visits, weekly tea sessions, regular social and recreational activities, educational workshops, and language support and referrals. Services are available in Cantonese and Mandarin.
Provided by Vancouver Second Mile Society
2 other services offered by this agency
Offers outreach services for older adults age 50 and up living in the Downtown Eastside, as well as adults living on disability ages 45 and older.
Offers outreach services for older adults age 50 and up living in the Downtown Eastside, as well as adults living on disability ages 45 and older. Services include coffee houses, one-to-one peer counselling, and community kitchens. Trains senior volunteers to teach other seniors computer skills, community event organizing, and outreach support. Engages in community development projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents of Downtown Eastside Single Room Occupancy Unites (SROs) or non-market housing, with a particular focus on building social support networks for senior citizens. Stresses community development and hosts events regarding local issues, and collaborates with other agencies for the well-being of seniors.
Services include coffee houses, one-to-one peer counselling, and community kitchens. Trains senior volunteers to teach other seniors computer skills, community event organizing, and outreach support. Engages in community development projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents of Downtown Eastside Single Room Occupancy Unites (SROs) or non-market housing, with a particular focus on building social support networks for senior citizens. Stresses community development and hosts events regarding local issues, and collaborates with other agencies for the well-being of seniors.