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Basic Needs / Support - Arrow & Slocan Lakes (Nakusp)

Old Age Security Program: The Allowance and The Allowance for the Survivor

Benefits paid to the aged 60 to 64 spouse of a senior (or a deceased senior) who is receiving the Old Age Security Pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Certain other criteria must also be met.more info

Address / Contact Info
Toll-free: 1-800-277-9914
Toll-free (TTY): 1-800-255-4786
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Operation Come Home - Youth

Provides help, through a transportation funding program, to runaway youth, ages 16 - 19, who want to return home.more info

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Operation Come Home
150 Gloucester Street
, Ottawa, ON, K2P 0A6
Toll-free: 1-800-668-4663
Fax: (613) 230-8223
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PovNet

Website based service for people on welfare, advocates and community groups who are involved in anti-poverty work in BC.more info

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Property Tax Deferment

A low interest loan program that assists qualifying BC homeowners in paying their annual property taxes.more info

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Tax Deferment Program
Office toll free: 1-888-355-2700
Office: (250) 387-0555
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC

Office has information about powers of attorney, committees, representation agreements, wills and estates and can assist when a person is unable to manage his or her own affairs.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Main Office: (604) 660-4444
Fax: (604) 660-0374
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Public Guardian and Trustee of BC - Child and Youth Services

Upholds and protects the rights of all British Columbians under the age of 19.more info

Address / Contact Info
700 - 808 West Hastings Street
, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3L3
Toll-Free via Service BC: 1-800-663-7867
Guardianship & Trust Services: (604) 775-3480
Fax: (604) 775-2429
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Rental Assistance Program (RAP)

A BC Housing program which provides eligible low-income working families with monthly assistance to help with their monthly rent paymentsmore info

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BC Housing
101 - 4555 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4V8
BC Housing Office: 1-800-257-7756
Phone: (604) 433-2218
Fax: (604) 439-4729
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Residential Tenancy Branch

Provides landlords and tenants with information about rights and responsibilities under BC's Residential Tenancy Act and Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act.more info

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400- 5021 Kingsway
, Burnaby, BC, V5H 4A5
Toll-free: 1-800-665-8779
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Seniors Housing

A list of seniors housing listed in the Senior Specific Section.more info

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Seniors Housing Information

Link to Seniors Housing Information on KB FETCHmore info

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