Private agency providing tax reviews and applications, taxpayer relief requests, personal and trust tax filings, tax appeals, and estate and trust planning for people with disabilities. Also works to determine if there are any tax credits, deductions, or benef...

Provides safe, healthy, and affordable rental housing for Indigenous people of all incomes, ages, and abilities. Applications for housing accepted through the website, by mail, by fax, or in person. Values reflect the traditional culture of the society's diver...

Helps qualified persons with disabilities to save for long-term financial security, and enables people receiving social assistance to protect their assets and income. Assists individuals with disabilities to apply for a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) and a Regist...

Provides advocacy services to low-income people dealing with various government agencies, including services for people with disabilities and for people on income assistance. Addresses disability, income assistance, and tenancy issues. Services include form co...

Provides one-on-one assistance people with disabilities to apply for, and appeal the denial of, provincial (PWD) and federal (Canada Pension Plan) disability benefits. Files back-taxes for people with provincial disability benefits and helps people with the Di...

Volunteer-based clinic runs in March and April to provide assistance with current income tax returns for low-income Surrey residents; clinics are available via zoom. Service may be offered in the client's first language. Volunteers receive training from Canada...

Offers recreational and social activities, special events, and programs to seniors ages 50 and up. Recreational activities include snooker/pool, dancing, cribbage, and carpet bowling; see website for dates and times. Offers assistance with government forms for...

Identifies local concerns and runs campaigns on neighbourhood issues in the Lower Mainland, which includes conducting door-to-door community organizing, and providing leadership training. Meetings are open to all, although small membership fee for further invo...

Provides disability and health related support services to Aboriginal individuals, families, and service providers through three core programs: the Disability Case Management Program, the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Program, and the Persons with ...

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 caregiv...

A non-refundable tax credit that provides support for people who are caring for a spouse, common-law partner, or dependant with a physical or mental impairment. It is not available for non-infirm seniors who reside with their adult children or grandchildren. E...

Provides general information about the Canada Child Benefit, BC Childhood Opportunity Benefit, Yukon Child Benefit, Child Disability Benefit, and Children's Special Allowances. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm Pacific time, Monday to Friday; automated callback service i...

Administers tax laws for the Government of Canada and for most provinces and territories; and various social and economic benefit and incentive programs delivered through the tax system. Information line provides general and account-specific information for in...

A refundable tax credit that helps individuals and families who are working and earning a low income. CWB includes a basic amount and a disability supplement, and is claimed when income tax return is filed. Phone line hours are 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Friday, a...

Empowers people with mental health issues to improve the quality of their lives through a range of support and advocacy services. Services include peer support, free income tax services for members, and advocacy support for disability applications/appeals and ...

Provides assistance, counselling, and support to empower people in Castlegar and surrounding communities to achieve their full potential and improve the quality of their lives. Services include information and referral regarding community services, volunteer i...

Provides a range of programs and services for seniors. Offers information and referral around issues important to seniors such as assisted Living and extended care, consumer protection, government services, health care, housing and shelter, legal services, and...

Offers a variety of literacy and education programs to help individuals acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead a fulfilling life and participate in creating a healthy community. Provides tutoring and specialized literacy services for adults and ...

Provides information on local programs, events, and resources, and fosters volunteer and networking opportunities for residents and nonprofit organizations. Offers help with simple taxes through the Community Volunteer Tax Program. Distributes free condoms. Pr...

Provides information on and referral to community services for modest and low-income families and individuals. Also provides bus tickets and passes, photocopying, faxing, and some assistance with government forms for a reasonable fee. Also offers income tax pr...

Provides programs and services for seniors ages 55 and over, including free information and referral, free Community Volunteer income tax program (CVITP) for low-income seniors, form assistance by appointment, and community education sessions monthly for all s...

Provides community planning and development, bylaw enforcement, permits and licensing, public works, and emergency services. The Winter Wise Program offers a real-time Snow Response Request tool to identify streets that need snow removal. Mayor: Richard Stewar...

Operates Garden Park Tower, a 111-unit residence for independent seniors age 55 and over. Life lease agreements provide the life-time right to occupy a housing unit and use the common facilities, with payment of a single up-front payment and monthly upkeep/mai...

Trained volunteers assist seniors and low-income households complete their current year's tax return. Only basic returns are accepted. Consultations are by appointment. Offered in partnership with Revenue Canada. The program runs seasonally from March to the e...

Supports and advocates for clients of any gender and assists with accessing services, referrals, and government systems. Offers a free hot soup Community Lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm on Thursdays. The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program provides free tax ass...