Taking Care of British Columbians since 1898
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The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is an independent and BC-based not-for-profit organization.
We continually work to achieve our mission: To provide health promotion and supportive care services to communities in British Columbia. Learn about our 3 charitable programs: Meals on Wheels - in Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore, the Family Respite Centre, and the Community Integration Project or how you can help by donating your time or making a financial gift. |
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We're preparing to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Chinese Meals on Wheels program at our 12th Annual Fundraising Dinner this October! Learn more about the event online.
We have reached the capacity limits* (as per BC’s Restart Plan, Step 3) for our event venue. If you would like to be added to our wait list, please contact Sheila or Nana at info@carebc.ca or 604-733-6614. *We will release an additional block of tickets if capacity restrictions are changed by the Provincial Health Officer in advance of the Oct. 21, 2021 Dinner. Summer Updates: Read a letter from Care BC Executive Director Inge Schamborzki providing updates on our charitable programming, and news about upcoming events and projects.
Thank you May for your volunteer service! May has volunteered with the Chinese Meals on Wheels program for an amazing 25 years! Read about her story, and why she's motivated to give back, in our latest newsletter.
Our latest Annual Report is now available online. Read about Care BC's accomplishments last year - our 122nd year of providing service to the community - as well as the challenges we faced during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic here.
We're hiring! We're looking for a Marketing Assistant to assist our Chinese Meals on Wheels program to recruit and retain volunteers. This Canada Summer Jobs opportunity is open to candidates between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment who speak English, and either Cantonese or Mandarin (or both). Read the full job description here.
Care BC is pleased to announce that we are now operating the North Shore Meals on Wheels (MOW) program, in addition to delivering Western and Chinese MOW in Vancouver and Richmond.
We would like to welcome the North Shore MOW program clients, volunteers and staff and thank them and their previous Board for their diligent service in providing this essential program over many decades. The North Shore Meals on Wheels Society was incorporated in 1978 and made the decision to dissolve their Society in April 2021. Care BC will maintain the current operation of the North Shore MOW program, as closely as possible, while working to make the program more efficient administratively and sustainable for the future. Troy Steyn accepted a MOW Coordinator position with Care BC and she is continuing to be the contact for the program. Current North Shore MOW clients and residents living on the North Shore who are interested in the service can continue using the existing North Shore MOW website and contact information: northshoremealsonwheels.org Phone: 604-922-3414 Email: northshoremow@telus.net As a charitable service, Care BC’s MOW programs are heavily reliant on volunteers to deliver the meals and to connect with the clients, as well as donations from the community to subsidize the cost of meals, thereby keeping them affordable. We thank all our volunteers and donors for their invaluable support! In partnership with the City of North Vancouver (CNV) and several other non-profit organizations, Care BC is planning to build and operate a Family Respite Centre on the North Shore. At their April 19th 2021 Council Meeting, the CNV Mayor and Councillors reviewed the proposal which was outlined in this North Shore News article. As planning proceeds, we will look forward to updating you.
Helen Shore spent her life caring for others and as a descendant of Florence Nightingale it's not surprising that she became an influential nursing leader in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia. We are humbled and honoured that 30 years ago, Care BC became a significant Charity of Choice for Helen who was committed to doing whatever she could to give back and make a real difference in the lives of seniors and their caregivers. Sadly, Helen died in November 2020. Read our article which pays tribute to Helen in the Leave a Legacy supplement which also appeared in the Vancouver Sun (Apr. 24) newspaper.
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COVID-19 Updates
We are continuing to monitor the situation regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), following guidelines from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Visit their website for updates: www.vch.ca/about-us/news/vancouver-coastal-health-statement-on-coronavirus
The Meals on Wheels (MOW) programs - both Western and Chinese - are operating weekdays, Monday through Friday. We strongly recommend that all of our MOW clients order additional frozen meals and/or have canned food or non-perishable items on hand in case of disruptions to our delivery schedules.
We are pleased to announce that our Adult Day Program (ADP) at the Family Respite Centre has re-opened (April 2021). Our Overnight Respite (ONR) program continued to remain open with limited capacity to observe appropriate physical distancing guidelines, with additional regulations and restrictions in place as per the Ministry of Health.
Learn more about the steps we are taking to keep our clients and volunteers safe.
The Meals on Wheels (MOW) programs - both Western and Chinese - are operating weekdays, Monday through Friday. We strongly recommend that all of our MOW clients order additional frozen meals and/or have canned food or non-perishable items on hand in case of disruptions to our delivery schedules.
We are pleased to announce that our Adult Day Program (ADP) at the Family Respite Centre has re-opened (April 2021). Our Overnight Respite (ONR) program continued to remain open with limited capacity to observe appropriate physical distancing guidelines, with additional regulations and restrictions in place as per the Ministry of Health.
Learn more about the steps we are taking to keep our clients and volunteers safe.