For nearly 50 years, Brella Community Services Society has supported older adults, caregivers, and families throughout Surrey, White Rock, and surrounding communities. Its mission is to help people age with dignity, remain connected, and continue living meaningful lives.
Many older adults face challenges such as social isolation, caregiver stress, health concerns, and difficulty accessing services. Brella responds with practical programs that help people remain independent while staying connected to their community.
Programs including Better at Home, Social Prescribing, Digital Inclusion, transportation assistance, volunteer services, community meals, wellness activities, and educational workshops help seniors continue living safely in their own homes while maintaining important social connections.
Brella is also a recognized leader in dementia support. Through caregiver support groups, respite services, education, one-on-one guidance, family conferences, and initiatives such as the I’m Still Me project, individuals living with dementia and their families receive compassionate support and practical resources.
Creating opportunities for social connection is central to Brella’s work. Recreational activities, arts programs, support groups, volunteer opportunities, and community events reduce loneliness while encouraging friendships, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Brella also advocates for age-friendly communities by working alongside governments, health authorities, businesses, and nonprofit organizations to improve accessibility and ensure older adults remain visible, valued, and included.
Its affiliation with Crescent Housing Society reflects a holistic approach that recognizes affordable housing and community support go hand in hand. Behind every program are dedicated staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners working together with one simple belief: growing older should never mean becoming invisible. Brella helps people not only age, but live well.

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