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SPRING/SUMMER 2016 CHILLIWACK LEISURE GUIDE
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Chilliwack Community Services
www.comserv.bc.ca45938 Wellington Avenue
Chilliwack, BC
V2P 2C7
T: 604.792.4267
F: 604.792.6575
E:
[email protected]Chilliwack Community Services
Chilliwack Community Services
is an independent local charity
providing opportunities with
people to make positive change
in their lives. Our vision is to be
a leading partner in helping our
community be the best it can be.
Debt Counselling
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604-792-4267
• Volunteer counselor provides:
budgeting advice, assistance in
arranging credit payments, and advice
on how to declare bankruptcy.
• By appointment only.
Better at Home
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604-393-3251 ext. 240
• This program assists seniors 65 years
and older to remain independent in
their homes.
• Volunteers and paid contractors
provide non medical support including
friendly visits, transportation, minor
home repairs and housekeeping.
• Application and needs assessment
required.
• Volunteers to provide friendly visits
welcome!
• Funded by Government of BC through
United Way of the Lower Mainland.
Meals on Wheels
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604-793-7242 or 604-792-4267
• Volunteers deliver a nutritious meal to
people who, because of age, illness or
disability, are unable to prepare a meal
for themselves.
• Fee per meal
Community Drivers
Location: 7112 Vedder Road
Tel: 604-847-2244
• Volunteers provide transportation
to hospital, medical and other
appointments throughout the Lower
Mainland and Fraser Valley.
• A per KM fee is charged.
• Call or leave a message to schedule
trips or to become a volunteer!
Legal Aid
Location: 45938 Wellington Avenue
Tel: 604-793-7243
Hours: Tues & Wed
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Legal aid service ranging from legal
information, legal advice to legal
representation for people with low
incomes - must qualify under financial
eligibility guidelines.
• No appointment needed.
First come, first serve.
• Service offered in partnership with
Abbotsford Community
Services.
Services for
Immigrants
Location: 9214 Mary Street
Tel: 604-393-3251
Settlement Services
• Information, referral,
and assistance with
documents to support
immigrants and refugees,
including temporary
foreign workers, with
successful settlement and
integration.
• Support with finding
employment as well as
ongoing support during
job search and after
employment.
• Information sessions to
help with settlement into
the community.
• Short courses and training such as
Computer Skills, Healthy Living,
Citizenship Study and Driving Test
Preparation.
• Interpretation/translation services.
English Classes
• English instruction for landed
immigrants, refugees, live-in
caregivers and naturalized Canadian
citizens (17 years and older).
• Morning and evening classes offered
September through June.
• Childcare provided for the morning
classes.
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon,
drop-in ‘Conversation Circle’ for all
newcomers and visitors.
• Volunteers welcome!
Programs funded by Immigration
Canada and the Province of BC.