Social Outreach Supports

Our Community Outreach and Development programs offer vital support to help individuals, families and seniors in Revelstoke. Co-located, at our Outreach Centre, with our food programming, the Community Drop-In offers a welcoming space to ask questions, connect with neighbors, and access to various services. 

Community Support

For adults and families who are struggling to access housing, income, or resources. Supports include a range of services to decrease barriers, including providing help to navigate or apply for:

  • Subsidized, and below-market housing
  • Housing subsidies
  • Income Assistance, Persons with Persistent and Multiple Barriers (PPMB), or Persons with Disability (PWD)
  • Crisis funding – for those already receiving Income Assistance, PPMB, or PWD
  • Employment Insurance (EI)
  • Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
  • Income tax returns
  • Funding to access the pool, gym, sports programs, recreation, art and cultural programs, events, and other activities
  • Support accessing health services

And more…

Community Drop-In Hours

Drop-in hours operate on a first-come, first-served basis. 

  • Tues: 1 PM – 4 PM
  • Thurs: 10 AM – 1 PM

Please contact us to schedule a private appointment outside of Drop-In hours. Depending on demand and time of year, wait times may vary from 0–3 weeks. Urgency of situations will be prioritized.

Available Mon-Thurs 9 AM – 4:30 PM.

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Better at Home (BAH) Program

The Better at Home (BAH) Program, funded by United Way, helps seniors (65+) remain independent in their homes by offering non-medical services.

These include:

    • Light housekeeping
    • Lawn care
    • Transportation
    • Grocery services
    • Friendly visits
    • Group events
    • Snow removal

Our group events remain a highlight, featuring a weekly coffee group, monthly trips to local attractions, and Lunch and Learns. 

BAH works closely with the Seniors Center, Hospice, Community Paramedic, Interior Health, and CRN to provide comprehensive care and support to seniors in the community.

Temporary Emergency Shelter

The shelter will be open from Nov 1st 2024, and will be running for remainder of the winter season

Referral to the Shelter can be made during the week in the following ways:

    • Via phone Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm & Friday 9am – 12pm
    • In person during Drop-In at the Outreach Centre
    • In person at the Main Office

Over the weekend, we will have an On – Call staff member, who can take referrals from:

      • Revelstoke Women’s Shelter
      • The RCMP
      • The Emergency Department

What’s happening?

Take a look at what is happening at Communicty Connections around  in our Community Calendar.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Would you like to speak to someone at Community Conenctions directly? Fill out our Intake Form to connect now.

INTAKE FORM

Main Office

Box 2880, 314 Second St East,
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

Hours
Mon to Thurs 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm

Outreach Building

Box 2880, 416 Second St West
Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0

Food Pick Up
Tuesday 3pm - 6pm (Family priority pickup)
Thursday 10am - 1pm (Senior priority pickup

Drop In
Tuesday 1pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm

 

Contact Us

Phone: 250 837 2920
Fax: 250 837 2909
info@community-connections.ca

We acknowledge the land, traditions and culture of four nations; The Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and Syilx Okanagan.

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