Support Our Seniors Society ~ Cortes Island
We support Cortes Island seniors by coordinating programs and providing practical assistance.
We foster self-sufficiency and independence, support self-care to help seniors stay in their homes longer, and promote health and digital literacy, food security, emergency resiliency, social inclusion and community connectedness.
BETTER AT HOME
Better at Home Cortes Island provides non-medical support for seniors so they can continue to live independently in their own home and stay connected with our community. The service is offered on a sliding scale, so you may pay a fee based on your income.
HEAT PUMP PROGRAM
At the moment there are great incentives to support people on Cortes to install heat pumps and undertake sustainable energy efficiency measures. For seniors on a low income, heat pump installation can be 100% free through the BC Hydro ECAP Program.
HEALTHY AGING
Our New Horizons for Seniors Program 2026-2027 Cortes Island Healthy Aging Project offers a variety of programming, including exercise classes for strength, fall prevention and balance, dementia support, community lunches and one-on-one tech support.
PAY IT FORWARD – IF YOU CAN
JOIN OUR VOLUNTEERS
DONATE TO OUR PROGRAM
Community Lunches
In collaboration with WCC, Klahoose First Nation, SCCA & CCHA
Rides to Town
In collaboration with Klahoose First Nation
Digital Literacy Drop In
In collaboration with Folk U & the Cortes Community Foundation
I cannot thank you enough and extend my heartfelt gratitude to the funding that makes this all possible for us to be comfortable in our homes as we age. And, of course, to all of you who coordinate, do accounting, do the physical labour for us; and every single one so warm and neighbourly.
