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Basic Needs / Support - N. Kootenay Lake (Kaslo Area)

Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER)

A BC Housing program which provides direct cash assistance to eligible renters who are seniors, aged 60 or over and meet other requirements.more info

Address / Contact Info
BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
Toll-free: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-4729
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Silver City Stagelines Ltd.

Bus service between West Kootenay communities & Kelowna currently on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridaysmore info

Address / Contact Info
Text only (SMS): (778) 760-1891
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StudentAid BC

Helps eligible students with the costs of post secondary education through loans, grants, bursaries, scholarship and special programs.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-561-1818
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Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)

Infoline and website provides tenants with legal information about their rights under the law.more info

Address / Contact Info
Tenant Info Line: 1-800-665-1185
Phone: (604) 255-0546
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The Advocacy Centre

Provides legal information, education and problem solving for low-income residents, offers community based victim services and is a Legal Aid community partner.more info

Address / Contact Info
100 - 205 Hall Street
, Nelson, BC, V1L 0B4
Office: (250) 352-5777
Toll-free: 1-877-352-5777
Advocate: (250) 608-0589
Fax: (250) 352-5723
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Travel Assistance Program (TAP)

Offers travel discounts to eligible BC residents enrolled in the Medical Services Plan who must travel within the province for specialized medical services not available in their community.more info

Address / Contact Info
General Inquiries: 1-800-663-7100
Obtain Confirmation Number: 1-800-661-2668
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Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC)

Provides services and benefits for current and former members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and their families more info

Address / Contact Info
Kelowna Office
313 - 471 Queensway Avenue
, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S5
Toll-free: 1-866-522-2122
Phone (TTY): (833) 921-0071
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Victorian Hospital of Kaslo Auxiliary Society (VHKAS) Thrift Store

The store has a wide array of used clothing and household goods. more info

Address / Contact Info
409 A Avenue
, Kaslo, BC, V0G 1M0
Phone: (250) 353-1037
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WINS Transition House - Trail

24/7 support and safe, free shelter from abuse, violence or the threat of abuse or violence to women (includes their children and pets).more info

Address / Contact Info
Trail Family & Individual Resource (FAIR) Centre Society
Transition House (24/7): (250) 364-1543
Trail FAIR Society: (250) 364-2326
Fax: (250) 364-1480
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