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.
We continually work to achieve our mission: To provide health promotion and supportive care services to communities in British Columbia.
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Latest NewsCare 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! National Nursing Week in Canada is May 10-16. This year’s theme, developed by the Canadian Nurses Association, is #WeAnswerTheCall, showcasing the many roles that nurses play in a patient’s health-care journey.
Care BC recognizes and thanks all nurses for their contributions, particularly our dedicated nursing staff at the Family Respite Centre. THANK YOU Nurses! 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.
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.
Thank you Volunteers! During National Volunteer Week (Apr. 18-24), Care BC thanks all our volunteers for their support, particularly those who are celebrating 5-year anniversary milestones for their service. Click here to view a list of all our volunteers celebrating anniversaries this year.
Welcome Spring! Read a letter from Care BC Executive Director Inge Schamborzki providing updates on our programming, and news about upcoming events and projects.
Please note that as of April 5, 2021, our meal prices are changing. Western Hot Meals will increase to $7.50 per meal, Chinese Hot Meals to $8.00, and Sandwich Packs with Fruit to $4.50. The cost for our frozen meals and frozen breakfasts will remain the same. The prices for our meals are changing because the cost of operating the service has increased since our last price change in August 2019. Prices for all our meal offerings are available here, on our website.
Thanks Janet for your 20-year volunteer commitment to Meals on Wheels! Janet has volunteered for Care BC’s Chinese Meals on Wheels (CMOW) program since 2001. We chatted with her recently about her experiences and why she chooses to continue volunteering. Read more about Janet’s story.
Chris Croner - who has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels for more than 50 years! - discussed his experiences today with Stephen Quinn on CBC's "The Early Edition". Thank you Chris for dedication to serving the community! Listen to the clip - "Blueberry farmer marks 50 years of volunteering in the Downtown Eastside (Jan. 13)" online: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91-the-early-edition On Jan. 12, Care BC's Executive Director Inge Schamborzki chatted with host Stephen Quinn (CBC's "The Early Edition"), about the challenges seniors face, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The clip also features input from Eleanor, who is the caretaker for her husband Prod, who receives Meals on Wheels (MOW). Receiving meals has been helpful, not only because the meals are nutritious and varied, but also because the friendly interactions they have with the delivery volunteers. Thanks Stephen for chatting with Care BC and thanks Eleanor for sharing your story. We also thank all our volunteers who make our MOW programs in Vancouver and Richmond possible!
Listen to the clip "The growth of isolation for seniors is alleviated by a small team of volunteers" (Jan. 12) online: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-91-the-early-edition |
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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 will re-open on April 20, 2021. Our Overnight Respite (ONR) program has 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 will re-open on April 20, 2021. Our Overnight Respite (ONR) program has 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.