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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Latest News
We're in the planning stages for our 125th Anniversary Gala slated for Saturday Oct. 28th, at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront. Stay tuned for more information and updates about the event through our website and please mark your calendars to join us for this special milestone celebration!
Planning for the development of a Respite Centre on the North Shore continues. In Oct. 2021 the City of North Vancouver council unanimously voted to rezone the 200 block of East Second Street to become a new “community hub” which will include a new Respite Centre operated by Care BC. Detailed planning for the building is currently underway and it is anticipated construction could begin in the summer of 2023 and be completed 22–24 months later. Care BC’s Foundation has raised about one half of the capital funding required for this project. For more information, visit our fundraising campaign website, www.becauseyoucarebc.ca.
May 2023: The Province of BC, through BC Housing, announced an $11 million investment for the North Shore Neighbourhood House redevelopment project which will include the new respite centre operated by the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC), in partnership with the City of North Vancouver and Catalyst Community Developments Society. We're thrilled to be moving forward with this much-needed project!
Read the release online: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HOUS0049-000724 We remind everyone to be prepared for extreme heat - drink lots of water, stay cool, and check on elderly loved ones and neighbours. Check out resources available in your municipalities and listen to the news for other helpful tips to stay cool. Click on the links for information from the City of Vancouver and the City of North Vancouver.
Our Meals on Wheels volunteers perform informal safety checks on all our clients (Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore); they have been reminded to look for signs of heat exhaustion and encourage everyone to drink lots of water. And we want them to stay safe themselves! Stay cool everyone!
We recently spoke with the CBC about our need for volunteers; check out the story which explores trends in volunteering across the country post-pandemic - online video and online article.
And thanks to Gaye for volunteering – and sharing why you think the Meals on Wheels program is so important!
THANK YOU! We thank everyone who has provided financial assistance, including recent donations from organizations such as The Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation, The Wolrige Foundation, The Kiwanis Club of West Vancouver, The District of North Vancouver (Community Service Grant), and Army, Navy & Airforce Veterans in Canada, Unit #284. We would not be able to continue our charitable work without the help of generous donors.
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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.