2022 • JULY
A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE
SENIORS SERVICES SOCIETY OF BC
SSSBC SHINES!
SHINE’s presence as a successful innovative network has been expanding in the past few months!
Heat Wave Help
Ross Tower had a great turnout on June 14th for the Emergency Preparedness event providing information for seniors on how to beat the heat this summer!
Fairhaven Residents Choose to Move
Choose to Move is free and flexible and provides older adults in BC with the motivation and support to become more active. 
Tune In: Fridays with Seniors!
Every month we will be airing a podcast in a series called Fridays with Seniors hosted by Dr. Peter Legge. This quarter we discuss the Housing Collaborative, Intergenerational Volunteerism, and Elder Abuse.
Global Heroes
SSSBC is excited to be featured in Global Heroes, a notable publication in the Vancouver Sun, The Province, Globe and Mail, and the National Post
Seniors Housing Collaborative Brief
Seniors Housing Collaborative (SHC) members have fully embraced podcasting. In June, five members shared insights on the SSSBC Fridays with Seniors podcast about different ways to support low-income seniors.
Spotlight on Support Services:
Ali's Story
Ali lived a full life until an illness caused him to seek SSSBC's Support Services. Watch Ali's journey to become independent and age in place.
Spotlight on Housing Services: What is Housing Navigation?
Housing Navigators are critical to reducing Metro Vancouver's homeless population, particularly vulnerable seniors. But what exactly is housing navigation? Read Joan's story to learn more about the navigator's role.
Zainab
The experience of one Summer Student!
"During my time with the SSSBC (Senior Services Society of BC), I had many different opportunities that helped me develop a deeper understanding of how I could present myself to clients in my future practice. Walking into my practicum placement with the SSSBC, I wanted to learn how I could integrate the skills that I had learned about and discussed in my classes, into my practice. Throughout my time at my placement, I had multiple opportunities to engage with clients and learn about the struggles they faced. I also had the chance to work with the SSS staff to help older adults find affordable and accessible housing, as well as help them connect with other support services.
I genuinely appreciate all of the learning and practical opportunities I was given during my time with the SSSBC, and I will carry the knowledge I gained into my future practice."
Special Thanks!
A special thank you to SanMar for generously donating caps to seniors to help beat the heat!
Thank you to MP Peter Julian and MLA Anne Kang who led an initiative to donate fans to seniors!
We thank Coast Capital for donating water bottles to seniors to help with the heat wave!
Raising awareness for Elder Abuse, SSSBC proudly donned their purple shirts.
Volunteer Voice
New for the Beat! Every quarter we will feature one Volunteer who will provide insight on their time with SSSBC.

We asked Graeme Mackinnon, our Grocery Ordering volunteer, "How does it feel to volunteer?" His answer:

“It takes you out of your own thinking and it provides the ability to hear someone else’s story.”

We thank Graeme for his 8 years of service to SSSBC!
Join Our Monthly Donor Program
Your gift provides meals, social programs, emergency shelter and most importantly…hope…for a senior in crisis all year long!
Become a Member!
Become a part of SSSBC! Membership is not required to participate in any of the Society’s programs or services. Read our 2022 Annual Report to learn more.
Volunteer!
We are always in need of reliable volunteers to assist with grocery orders, meal delivery, support calls, medical transportation, and translators. Read about our current volunteer opportunities today!
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