Community Services and Programs
Helping Hands of Terrace
Funds are raised to help seniors, cancer patients, and children that require medications or assistance they cannot afford or access. Money is raised by recycling cans, bottles, and scrap metal items which are donated by individuals and businesses in terrace, Thornhill, and surrounding areas. Accounts are set up in every local drug store to help individuals at the discretion of the pharmacist or doctor.
Address: 3511 Rifle Range Rd, Terrace, BC V8G 0A3
Phone: 778-634-3844
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Helping-Hands-of-Terrace-338928532862980/
Skeena Diversity
Provides a variety of programs and services for immigrants; services include: finding employment resources resources, navigating the school and education programs, understanding health services, finding churches and other faith-based organizations, exploring housing options, and much more.
Address: 4617 Lazelle Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1S3
Phone: 250-635-6530
Website: http://www.skeenadiversity.com
Seniors BC Information Website
A website for information and resources for planning and living a healthy, active life as one ages. Seniors’ families and caregivers will find great information here, too.
Website: www.gov.bc.ca/seniors
Better at Home and Helping Handyman Program
Supporting seniors to live independently and lead healthy lives in their own home for over 20 years. The program delivers a wide variety of services including:
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Snow Removal
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Yard Maintenence
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Handyman Services and much more!
For more information,
Phone: 250-638-1330
Program Coordinator: Lori Beauchamp
Email: vtspc3@gmail.com
Terrace Hospice Society
The Terrace Hospice Society provides a volunteer-based program that offers compassionate care and support for the dying, their caregivers, and the bereaved in the community and has done so since 1992.
Website: http://terracehospice.org/
Address: #207 – 4650 Lazelle Ave Terrace, BC V8G 1S6
Phone: (250) 635-4811
Email: terracehospice@citywest.ca