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...

The Bus Pass Program provides bus passes to eligible seniors and Persons with Disabilities (PWD). Passes can be used in communities served by BC Transit or TransLink; HandyDart is not included. Low-Income Seniors pay a $45 non-refundable annual fee and must me...

Provides approved medications and medical supplies/equipment at no cost to individuals of any age who have reached the end stage of a life-limiting illness and who wish to receive palliative care at home. For more information on the medical supplies and equipm...

Provides financial assistance to help low and moderate income seniors and people with disabilities in BC continue to live in the comfort of their own home. Funds are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible homeowners, renters, and landlords can...

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...

Offers financial support to individuals and families in need. Grants can cover clothing and footwear, food and basic household needs, and personal development or recreation. They can also cover medical expenses such as prosthetics, eyewear, home adjustments fo...

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 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...

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...

Refers low-income people who need glasses to Lenscrafters' OneSight program. Clients must already have a prescription and be able to provide proof of income. Contact the following locations for a referral letter.Kamloops: 344 Poplar Street, 250-554-1611Hours a...

Dedicated, automated phone service allows individuals to auto-file their income tax and benefit return over the phone. Service is available to Canadians with low or fixed income whose tax situations remain unchanged from year to year. Eligible individuals rece...

Provides crisis intervention, housing referrals, tax filing for low-income individuals, families, and seniors, and community programs for residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside (DTES). Provides phone, fax, and photocopying services. Those living in the DTE...

During the tax season (March and April), offers appointments to aid with tax form completion. During the remainder of the year provides a drop-off service; volunteer tax preparer picks up, completes, and files on a weekly basis. Able to assist with federal gov...

Tax credit assists seniors over age 65 and persons with disabilities with the cost of certain permanent home renovations to improve accessibility or be more functional or mobile at home. Applicant must be a resident of BC, and a senior or a family member livin...

Regional health authorities provide clinical and support services in partnership with the family physician, for adults who require assistance for acute, chronic, rehabilitative, and end-of-life care needs. Community Nursing and Community Rehabilitation Service...

The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) provides contributors and their families with retirement (age 60 and over), disability, survivor, death, and children's benefits. The Old Age Security (OAS) pension is available from age 65 to most Canadians who have lived here fo...

Offers free income tax clinics for eligible individuals from March until the beginning of May. Call or email or more information.

Provides outreach to Indigenous and non-Indigenous individuals age 19 and over (youth age 18 and younger may also be eligible) who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or difficult to house. Outreach workers determine housing needs, offer resources from...

Trained volunteers provide information and referral to seniors age 55 and over regarding seniors income and other benefits (OAP, GIS, bus passes, SAFER), as well as assistance filling out forms. Also offers an income tax clinic from beginning of March until th...

Provides a wide range of services and programs including information and referral services, health and wellness programs, and educational workshops; serves children, youth, families, newcomers, and seniors. Offers various child care programs including daycare ...

Delivers the Veterans Affairs Canada Funeral and Burial Program for veterans across Canada. May provide financial assistance toward expenses for funeral, cremation, burial, and grave marking. Eligibility is based on military service criteria as well as financi...

Helps to build a better tomorrow through various services. Education services include ESL classes for new immigrants, scholarships for community-involved students who are pursuing post-secondary education, and yoga class. During tax season, offers free income ...

Drop-in centre for parents, caregivers, and their children from birth to age six. Provides information and referrals; parent education; book, video, and toy libraries; and space for socializing and networking. Offers parenting programs including Mother Goose, ...

An online list of hotel accommodations in BC that offer discounted rates for patients and their families who are required to travel out of town for non-emergency medical care. Guests are responsible for the total room cost. Listings are made available as a cou...