The ongoing relationships CVSS enjoys with LUSH Valley Food Action Society, Better at Home, Geriatric Support Services, Community Health Services, the Comox Valley Transition Society, the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, United Way British Columbia, Driving Miss Daisy, Home Instead, the Comox Valley Presbyterian Church and so many more all hi-light the power of collaborative community efforts. We thank each of our social sector friends this holiday season. The strength of CVSS is its contingent of amazing volunteers. Supporting 300 seniors per month in the Comox Valley could not be done efficiently if not for the community members who provide CVSS seniors with their remarkable skills, commitment, passion, and their time. To our community’s most fabulous residents, the thousands of seniors we come across every year. Thank you for sharing your stories, your experiences, your joy and your challenges with us. Thank you for letting us assist you. Your trust is an honour and we thank you for it. And we look forward to continuing to see you in 2023.

This holiday season, we are asking for your help. Isolated and vulnerable seniors in our community need your support to ensure they have access to food, social support and programs that are critical to leading healthy and connected lives. When you donate to Comox Valley Senior Support Society you become part of our community of support for vulnerable seniors in the Comox Valley. How can you help us? You can choose a one-time donation in your name or as a gift to someone you love. You could also think of reaching out each month to support a senior in your community. When you become a monthly donor, every month you will know that your donation is directly helping to improve the quality of life of a vulnerable senior in your community. No amount is too small as every dollar counts! Or give the gift of connection and become a volunteer. For as little as 1 hour a week, you can change a person’s life; provide social support, friendship, rides to the doctor or tech help. The options are endless! If you have the time, we can find the right fit. Reach out today and let isolated and vulnerable seniors in our community know you care about them.

The Board of Directors and Staff of Comox Valley Senior Support wish everyone a peaceful holiday season. As we move through the final days of 2022, we would like to thank our community for its incredible support and entrusting CVSS to work with seniors in the Comox Valley.

As Christmas nears, please think of isolated and vulnerable seniors in your community when considering charitable donations. Comox Valley Senior Support provides supports to seniors year-round in a number of ways, but the requests for support always become more urgent as the Christmas holidays approach. While donations are always appreciated, they are especially needed at Christmas time.

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Santa’s coming to the first annual Christmas Craft Market at the Comox
Seniors Centre Saturday November 19th from 9am – 1pm.
A free event for the entire family. Featuring talented Artisans, giving the gift
from their hearts. Quality handmade items. Something for everyone.
Located at 1801 Beaufort Ave, Comox, (across from Town Hall).
Visit our unique Gift Shop. Enjoy beverages and baked goods at Dei’s Cafe.

As Christmas nears, please think of isolated and vulnerable seniors in your community when considering charitable donations. Comox Valley Senior Support provides supports to seniors year-round in an number of ways, but the requests for support always become more urgent as the Christmas holidays approach. $50 will provide ten hot meals for one of our seniors. $200 will pay the Society’s phone and internet bill for one month, freeing our funds to support seniors in the community. $500 will cover the the cost of mileage for our volunteers for one month – volunteers use their vehicles to deliver food, assist with household errands, attend to shopping needs or to ensure seniors in the Valley are able to safely get about their community. Comox Valley Senior Support also collects gifts for seniors each year and a donation in any amount will be directed to creating a smile on Christmas morning.

Thank you to those who attended the Comox Valley Senior Support Society’s first annual fund-raising Spelling Bee! A wonderful time was had! Comox Valley Senior Support extends its thanks to the wonderful sponsors of the Spelling Bee, Quantum Dental Group, First Credit Union, Berwick Comox Valley, Casa Loma & Casa Loma Seniors Village, Wellnessnews, and Sara Kempner Photography. And thanks to our give sponsors, Sunnyvale Golf & Country Club, Extreme Runners, Cons Bread, Wild Play, Laughing Oyster Book Shop, The Mustard Lady, K & V Nails, Bigfoot Donuts, Second Page Used Books, Country Market, Sara Kempner Photography, and Soul Star.

The strength of CVSS is its contingent of amazing volunteers. If you would like to visit with a lonely or isolated senior, or assist someone with accessing services in the community, or if you have another strength to offer, please contact us to learn more about providing support in your community. Beginning in September, volunteer training sessions will be done monthly so there will be only minimal waiting before you can begin! Volunteers are provided with monthly support meetings and regular education sessions.