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Home Support: We Can Do Better / Challenges Facing BC Seniors

Community Health Message posted: 17-Sep-2019 4:09 PM PDT

Public Meetings with Isobel McKenzie, BC Seniors' Advocate
Nelson: September 19: 10:00 to 11:30am Nelson Civic Theatre
Trail: September 20: 1:30 to 2:30pm Trail Royal Canadian Legion Hall

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Basic Needs / Support - Housing / Residential Support - Boundary (Grand Forks Area)

Program NameCity
Better Business Bureau of Mainland BC Vancouver
Boundary Women's Transition House Grand Forks
Business Practices & Consumer Protection Authority of BC Victoria
Community Living BC - West Kootenay Boundary Castlegar
Nova Vita Second Stage Program - Trail Trail
Property Tax Deferment
Rental Assistance Program (RAP) Burnaby
Residential Tenancy Branch Main Office Kelowna
Seniors Housing
Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) Burnaby
Sunshine Valley Community Services Grand Forks
Tenants Rights Information Helpline Vancouver