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Fireweed: Why this feisty wildflower?

HUB WESTSIDE SENIORS
ACCIÓN COLECTIVA POR Y PARA MAYORES

The Westside Seniors Hub is an initiative that brings together local seniors and seniors-serving organizations to ensure Westside communities are places where seniors can thrive. It serves to provide an informational ‘hub’ that enhances awareness of local programs and services. It provides leadership in identifying gaps in service delivery and generates community support for seniors’ issues.

LATEST NEWS

DUNBAR SENIORS' CAFE

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St. Philip's Anglican Church

Join us at the Dunbar Seniors' Cafe for lively conversations and friendship. Hostesses Janet Brown, Sheryl Mackay, and Judy Poliquin provide.

October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR TENANT COMPLAINS IN BC HOUSING

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BC Housing

BC Housing has introduced new guiding principles to improve tenant experiences and complaint resolution among non-profit housing providers. These principles provide insights into tenant feedback and highlight areas for service enhancement.

VANCOUVER'S SENIORS HOUSING INITIATIVE

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City of Vancouver - Shape your City

The City of Vancouver is launching the Social Housing Initiative to address affordable housing needs by modifying zoning regulations for mixed-income social, supportive, and cooperative housing without requiring rezoning.

FORGOTTEN RIGHTS - SENIORS NOT AFFORDED EQUAL RENT PROTECTION

Office of the Seniors Advocate British Columbia

“Approximately 30,000 seniors live in independent living units throughout B.C., and they should be afforded the same protections as other renters…".

CURRENT PROJECTS

HUB WESTSIDE SENIORS
ACCIÓN COLECTIVA POR Y PARA MAYORES

El Westside Seniors Hub es una iniciativa que reúne a personas mayores locales y organizaciones que prestan servicios a personas mayores para garantizar que las comunidades de Westside sean lugares donde las personas mayores puedan prosperar. Sirve para proporcionar un "centro" informativo que mejora el conocimiento de los programas y servicios locales. Proporciona liderazgo en la identificación de brechas en la prestación de servicios y genera apoyo comunitario para los problemas de las personas mayores.

FOOD SECURITY

Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.

 

Related to poverty as food is the first expense to be cut out when one is struggling financially. Disproportionally impacts vulnerable and marginalized individuals

How is the Westside Seniors Hub involved with the Westside Food Collaborative?

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Welcome to our Grant Opportunities section for senior organizations! Here, you'll find essential information about grants to support programs and services for seniors. Explore these opportunities to empower organization and make a positive impact in the community!

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