Provides services to all self-identified women, including cis women, trans women, and two-spirit people. The drop-in centre offers advocacy, workshops, and crisis intervention to women of the Downtown Eastside, as well as free clothing, phone, showers (availab...

Protects individuals living in BC assisted living residences through the registration of residences, administration of assisted living health and safety standards, and investigation of complaints related to health and safety concerns. Seniors assisted living r...

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...

Province-wide association supporting the activities of local Community Response Networks (CRNs). CRNs are groups of individuals and organizations that come together to create a coordinated community response to adult abuse, neglect, or self-neglect. The goal i...

Aims to promote the best interests of elder citizens of BC, in all matters pertaining to their welfare. Branches throughout the province host social, health, and wellness activities, as well as business meetings on matters of interest to seniors. A list of ema...

Assists New Westminster seniors age 60 and over who are in general good health, but require help with non-medical daily tasks to maintain independent living within their homes and remain connected to their communities. Services include light housekeeping, groc...

A weekly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $2. Offers exercise programs including chair exercises, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, gentle massage and hand massage, therapeutic touch, informal peer support...

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...

Promotes the well-being of seniors through support from their peers. Offers support groups, peer support programs, information and referral, Dementia Friendly Cafe, and the dementia-friendly choir The New Dementians. Offers outreach services with senior visits...

National non-partisan organization advocating for older Canadians promoting financial security, equitable access to health care, and freedom from discrimination. Provides value-added benefits, products, and services to members. Membership fee includes a subscr...

A monthly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $1. Offers gentle chair massage, blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, reiki, information peer support, and health-related presentations on a drop-in basis. A foot ca...

Advocates for all matters pertaining to frozen UK pensions for people who are entitled to a British state pension and live in Canada. Offers an information service to members. Publishes quarterly issues of 'Justice' magazine. Membership is $25 annually.

Provides support to family caregivers who are taking care of a senior relative or friend. Services include a facilitated drop-in support group, as well as information about resources available to unpaid caregivers and their families. Offers supportive and educ...

Offers emotional and social supports to caregivers who provide care to a loved one with chronic or long-term illness, disability, or frailty. Services include one-on-one peer phone support, information and referral to community services, and support groups. Dr...

Offers various support services to the public. Offers visits and telephone care to patients with health conditions and their families in the home, hospital, or institutional setting in Burnaby, Richmond, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, as well as visits to seniors ...

Offers volunteer programs and opportunities. Program volunteers provide services that support seniors, including grocery shopping by phone, visiting, daily phone calls, monthly outings, and a lunch program. Volunteer opportunities with children and families in...

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...

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...

Provides a variety of programs to build a resilient, healthy, and food-secure community. Holds low-cost community dinners at 5 pm on Fridays, and by-donation music nights at 7:30 pm on Thursdays. Little Mountain Riley Park Neighbourhood Food Network (NFN) work...

Provides free Tax Preparation Clinics, hosted by community organizations in collaboration with CRA. Volunteers are trained to prepare income tax and benefit returns for eligible individuals; requirement is a low or modest income and a simple tax situation. Tho...

Submits resolutions and briefs to government in an effort to advance the social, economic, and physical welfare of all senior citizens in BC. Also offers free health and wellness workshops for seniors delivered by trained senior volunteer facilitators.

Provides community services, counselling services, and child and youth services to residents of North Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen. The Community Fund provides emergency food, food vouchers, and bus tickets to low-income residents in crisis situations. Runs i...

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 ...

A weekly wellness program for seniors ages 55 and over; suggested donation of $2. Offers blood pressure monitoring, height and weight checks, gentle massage, informal peer support, exercise, therapeutic touch, and health-related presentations on a drop-in basi...

Provides victim services to seniors who may be experiencing elder abuse or neglect within a relationship. Recognizes the unique barriers of older people who are experiencing abuse, particularly abuse from family members, or when there are mental health or othe...