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. Our charitable programs focus on supporting seniors, caregivers and other people at risk of isolation.
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Learn more about our Programs
PLEASE NOTE: There are no Meals on Wheels deliveries on Monday, May 20 (Victoria Day)
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If you have any questions, please call the office:
Western MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-732-7638
Chinese MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-733-6615
North Shore MOW: 604-922-3414
Click here for information on our Holiday Closures
If you have any questions, please call the office:
Western MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-732-7638
Chinese MOW (Vancouver & Richmond): 604-733-6615
North Shore MOW: 604-922-3414
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LATEST NEWS
Thank You to all our dedicated volunteers during National Volunteer Week!
April 14 - 20, 2024
This year, Volunteer Canada’s theme "Every Moment Matters" underscores the importance of each volunteer and their contributions, particularly during times of heightened need. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is crucial for fostering inclusivity and community well-being.
We couldn't agree more. Every year, Care BC relies on the dedicated support of almost 400 volunteers to sustain our essential programs for seniors, caregivers, and those vulnerable to isolation.
Our Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteers across Vancouver, Richmond, and the North Shore, provide vital connections to elderly, frail, and homebound seniors. Beyond delivering nutritious meals, MOW volunteers conduct informal safety checks, offering reassurance and reminding our clients that they are valued members of the community. At the Family Respite Centre (FRC), our volunteers help create a home-like atmosphere for FRC guests receiving temporary care. We also extend our gratitude to our Office volunteers whose coordination ensures the smooth operation of these key services.
#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters
We couldn't agree more. Every year, Care BC relies on the dedicated support of almost 400 volunteers to sustain our essential programs for seniors, caregivers, and those vulnerable to isolation.
Our Meals on Wheels (MOW) volunteers across Vancouver, Richmond, and the North Shore, provide vital connections to elderly, frail, and homebound seniors. Beyond delivering nutritious meals, MOW volunteers conduct informal safety checks, offering reassurance and reminding our clients that they are valued members of the community. At the Family Respite Centre (FRC), our volunteers help create a home-like atmosphere for FRC guests receiving temporary care. We also extend our gratitude to our Office volunteers whose coordination ensures the smooth operation of these key services.
#NVW2024 #EveryMomentMatters
We hope you’ll join us for this scenic Japan Coastal Cruise aboard the beautiful Diamond Princess. Net proceeds will support the development of Care BC's North Shore Family Respite Centre.
Care BC's North Shore Family Respite Centre named beneficiary of the 2024 North Shore Community Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
We are excited to announce that Care BC’s North Shore Family Respite Centre has been chosen as the beneficiary of proceeds from the 2024 North Shore Community Foundation (NSCF) Charity Golf Tournament.
Net proceeds will be used to assist with construction costs of a much needed, state-of-the-art 18 bed adult day care and overnight respite centre for seniors diagnosed with dementia, who are living at home, thereby enabling their caregivers to get the periods of “respite” or the rest they need to continue caring for their loved ones at home.
Net proceeds will be used to assist with construction costs of a much needed, state-of-the-art 18 bed adult day care and overnight respite centre for seniors diagnosed with dementia, who are living at home, thereby enabling their caregivers to get the periods of “respite” or the rest they need to continue caring for their loved ones at home.
The tournament has sold-out but you can still participate and support Care BC through the 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction:
50/50 Raffle - To purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, please go to:
https://nscommunityfoundation.dojiggy.com/aa22cb5/regCatalog/products/?p=b313c01f
*Draw is June 7th at 7pm
Silent Auction - To bid on fabulous auction prizes, please go to:
www.32auctions.com/nscf
*Bidding starts on May 19th and closes on June 10th at 6pm
50/50 Raffle - To purchase 50/50 raffle tickets, please go to:
https://nscommunityfoundation.dojiggy.com/aa22cb5/regCatalog/products/?p=b313c01f
*Draw is June 7th at 7pm
Silent Auction - To bid on fabulous auction prizes, please go to:
www.32auctions.com/nscf
*Bidding starts on May 19th and closes on June 10th at 6pm
North Shore Family Respite Centre
The Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the City of North Vancouver (City) and the Catalyst Community Developments Society (Catalyst), to build a Family Respite Centre (FRC) on East 2nd and St. Georges Ave in Lower Lonsdale. The FRC will provide temporary Adult Day Care and Overnight Respite Care for seniors diagnosed with dementia, who are living at home, thereby enabling their caregivers to get the periods of “respite” or the rest they require to continue to care for their loved ones at home. Too frequently, the alternative is a visit to the emergency, followed by admission into an acute care hospital bed, and placement in a long term care bed. Vancouver Coastal Health has agreed to fund the annual operating costs of the FRC.
The FRC will be owned and operated for 60 years by Care BC and located on the ground level of a 6-storey tower in a custom-designed, homelike setting which will include 18 private bedrooms with ensuite, and 25 Adult Day Care Program spaces. Eighty-nine affordable housing units, which will be owned and operated by Catalyst, will be constructed above the FRC. Completion of the site is anticipated in the fall of 2025. Care BC has fundraised approximately $8 million of the estimated $12 million total project costs. For more information, visit our fundraising campaign website:
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Provincial Guidelines for Respiratory Illness
To help protect the most vulnerable in our population, and to lessen the impact on all of you and our health-care system, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced guidance ahead of respiratory illness season. Click the button below to read the memorandum from Vancouver Coastal Health.