For immediate release
February 28, 2012

Chinese Meals on Wheels Urgently Recruiting Vancouver Volunteers - Cantonese or Mandarin speaking driving volunteers needed

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – Chinese Meals on Wheels is urgently seeking driving, Cantonese and/or Mandarin speaking volunteers to help deliver meals to Vancouver residents at risk of malnutrition or social isolation.

Increased demand for Meals on Wheels services and decreased availability during the winter months creates the need to recruit more volunteers to prevent potential shortcomings in service.

For immediate release
January 31, 2012

4th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Dinner & Auction - Community Support Needed for Vancouver-Richmond Meals on Wheels

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Thursday, February 16th at Kirin Restaurant, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will be hosting its 4th Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Dinner and Auction.

The event, sponsored by Omni Television, features a delicious 10-course Chinese banquet-style menu, exciting silent and live auction hosted by Chef Marcus VonAlbrecht, as well as raffle prizes. The evening promises a mix of philanthropy and fun, with all proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond.

"Renewal and rejuvenation -- they’re words that conjure up fluffy bath robes and spa treatments. For caregivers, renewal and rejuvenation may be seen as indulgences that just don’t have a place in their lives. The best way for caregivers to ensure their own good health and that of the person they’re caring for, however, is to take time to look after themselves. Respite is an opportunity to get that needed rest and rejuvenation. Turns out it’s not a luxury; it’s an important practice for staying healthy."

To view the full text of this article, please visit: http://www.theprovince.com/health/Essay+Family+caregivers+need+renewal+rejuvenation/5491079/story.html

For Immediate Release
October 13, 2011

Give by Taking – Vancouver Flu Clinics Support Meals on Wheels

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is holding two drop-in flu clinics, Thursday, October 20 and Thursday, November 17, at their South Granville office, running from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. All revenue generated from the clinics supports Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels programs in Vancouver and Richmond.

For Immediate Release
September 13, 2011

Protect Employees from the Flu and Support a Good Cause - Flu Clinics Help Sustain Meals on Wheels, Vancouver and Richmond

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is booking workplace flu immunization clinics throughout British Columbia for the 2011 flu season. All revenue generated from the clinics directly supports the Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels programs in Vancouver and Richmond.

Now in their 15th year of providing flu immunization, Care BC is known as the reliable and trusted source for flu shots throughout the province, rigorously following all Canadian health and safety standards and with many customers returning year after year. Highly skilled and dedicated Registered Nurses will answer each person’s questions and ensure the safe disposal of all hazardous waste.

For Immediate Release
September 7, 2011

Inaugural Meals on Wheels Golf Classic Tees Off - Proceeds Support Meals on Wheels, Vancouver - Richmond

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – Teeing off Monday, September 19th at the University Golf Club, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will be hosting its first ever Meals on Wheels Golf Classic in support of Meals on Wheels, Vancouver and  Richmond.

The inaugural tournament which includes a light lunch, followed by a barbecue buffet and a fantastic silent auction, is sponsored by City TV and Omni. Southside Nissan has generously donated a 2012 Nissan Versa as the hole-in-one prize for the tournament, and sponsors include Ferrari Masserati, Lee Turner & Associates, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Stantec.

For immediate release
May 12, 2011

Meals on Wheels Feeling the Pinch of High Fuel Prices
Community Support Needed for Inaugural Meals on Wheels Golf Classic

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – Set to tee off Monday, September 19th at the University Golf Club, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will be hosting its first ever Meals on Wheels Golf Classic.

This shotgun-style tournament will include a light lunch, followed by a barbecue buffet and a fantastic silent auction. Southside Nissan has generously donated a 2011 Nissan Versa as the hole-in-one prize for the tournament. All proceeds generated will support Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond.

For immediate release
April 11, 2011

Outstanding Meals on Wheels Volunteers and Staff Recognized for Long Term Service

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – On Wednesday, April 13th, the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will recognize their amazing volunteers and staff for outstanding long term service, in line with events surrounding National Volunteer Week. This year there will be one volunteer honoured for 40 years of service to Meals on Wheels in Vancouver and Richmond.

For immediate release
February 21, 2011

3rd Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Dinner and Auction

VANCOUVER, BC CANADA – The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) will be hosting its 3rd annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Dinner and Auction, Thursday, February 24, 2011, at the Kirin Restaurant.

All of the funds raised will directly support Western and Chinese Meals on Wheels programs in Vancouver and Richmond. Last year’s auction raised over $16,000 toward sustaining these charitable programs thanks to the kind generosity of supporters.

Event:             3rd Annual Meals on Wheels Fundraising Dinner and Auction
Date:               Thursday, February 24, 2011
Time:              6:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Host:               Health and Home Care Society of BC
Location:        Kirin Restaurant, City Square Mall

Executive director, Inge Schamborzki will be available for interviews during the event.

Meals on Wheels
Operated by Care BC, Meals on Wheels has been delivering hot, nutritious meals and social interaction to isolated Vancouver and Richmond residents since 1967. In 1996, Care BC launched the first ever Chinese Meals on Wheels program in Canada, and the province’s first Meals on Bikes program in 2007. In 2010 alone, 100,119 meals were served in Vancouver and Richmond, and this need continues to grow.