Programs & Services
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Program Name
Senior Immigrants Program
Hours of Service
Tuesday and Fridays
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
No prior appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome
Purpose Statement
Serving the settlement needs of senior immigrants and their families
About Program
The program provides information, referral, and support to assist senior immigrants to integrate into their community, access resources and services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows. Includes connecting immigrant seniors to social and government services in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, connecting immigrant seniors with resources to English language training, organizing group activities that support healthy and active lifestyles for immigrant seniors, educational workshops and providing volunteer opportunities for senior immigrants.
Who Qualifies/Eligibility
Senior immigrants 55 years and older, landed immigrants, refugees and their families
Cost
FREE
Community Partners/Funders
Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. Subcontracted through Diversecity Community Resource Society. Regional contract, with Diversecity Commmunity holding the contract and partnering with the following agencies:
Contact Info:
Fariba Aghdassi, Program Coordinator
Phone
604.467.6911 ext. 241
Email
faghdassi@comservice.bc.ca
Location
11907 – 228th Street, Maple Ridge V2X 8G8
