Resources
by Base
Financial Assistance - Mainland - Elderly
Senior's Supplement
Phone: 1 866 866-0800 (press 4, then 1)
Web: www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/publicat/bcea/ss.htm
The Senior's Supplement is a monthly payment to low-income seniors who are receiving federal Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement or federal allowances. If the income level falls below a level guaranteed by the province, the supplement is provided to make up the difference. (Taken from the BC Seniors' Guide 9th edition)
BC Services - Equipment Provision Program
Phone: 604-689-3144
Toll Free: 1-800-268-7582
Web: mssociety.ca/bc/epp.htm
The Equipment Provision Program (EPP) helps those who are living with MS and in financial need acquire equipment required to maximize their quality of life.
SISIP Financial Services
Phone: (250) 363-3301
Web: www.sisip.ca/en/Cfpaf_e/index.asp
The Canadian Assistance Personnel Assistance Fund provides financial assistance to serving and former members of the Canadian Forces (CF) and their immediate families.
Military Family Fund
The Military Families Fund (MFF) is an agile and responsive means for Base and Wing Commanders, in concert with Military Family Resource Centers (MFRC) across the country, to help military families within hours of being advised of need. It will help with short-term emergencies and also provide long-term support. The MFF allows CF leadership to meet the special-case needs of CF members and their families with speed and flexibility not always available through the traditional programs.
