Vancouver has smaller, neighbourhood-based centres and groups scattered throughout the city to provide support and engagement opportunities for seniors.
These centres - and the programs they offer - have been developed largely through the efforts of committed people in the different neighbourhoods or communities.
Available programs and facilities include:
- Seniors centres
- Outreach services
- Networking opportunities
- Help preparing income taxes
Help filing income taxes
It is important that you file a tax return each you so that you receive all of the government benefits you are entitled to.
To help you, the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) trains volunteers to help low and fixed income seniors with their tax returns. These volunteers hold tax preparations clinics in community centres throughout Vancouver, where they help prepare simple tax returns for free.
Find centres, groups, services, and programs for seniors
BC211's "Redbook" is a complete online directory of programs and services in Vancouver for seniors.
Available grants for seniors groups
Grants for seniors centres and programs
Council provides annual grants to help community-based seniors' groups and programs provide services and support for our growing seniors population.