Tonari Gumi Japanese Community Volunteers' Association
Tonari Gumi supports Japanese-speaking seniors and families in Metro Vancouver with culturally specific programs in English and Japanese. Services include Meals on Wheels with Japanese bento lunches, medical transportation for seniors 55 and older, help with pension, tax, and BC Housing paperwork, and separate English and Japanese caregiver support groups for people caring for someone with dementia. Medical transportation costs $55 for two hours plus parking, and needs an assessment interview and advance booking. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.
Help in these languages:- English
- 日本語 Japanese
Services & Programs (5)
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Free help filing a simple tax return for seniors 65 and older with a single income of $35,000 or less, or $45,000 for a couple. It runs in tax season, call ahead for dates.
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Rides with an escort and interpretation to medical appointments, or help getting to the grocery store, for seniors 55 and older. Medical trips cost $55 for two hours plus parking, and need an assessment interview and advance booking. Call to book.Help in these languages:
- English
- 日本語 Japanese
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A volunteer calls, visits or writes to a senior regularly to check in and keep them company, for older adults who are isolated or would like a regular friendly contact. Call the office to be matched with a volunteer.Help in these languages:
- English
- 日本語 Japanese
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Japanese-style bento meal delivery for home-bound seniors, people recovering from illness or injury, and their caregivers, run by Tonari Gumi. A person must be home to receive the meal, and an in-person visit is required before starting. Costs $7 per meal for Tonari Gumi members, $8 for non-members. Sign up at tonarigumi.ca/mow.
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Free support groups by Zoom for people caring for a family member, led by clinical social workers: a Japanese-language dementia group, a general Japanese group and a group for English-speaking Japanese Canadians. Contact Nao to register.Help in these languages:
- English
- 日本語 Japanese
Services & Programs
- Tonari Gumi – Volunteer Income Tax Clinic Free tax filing for seniors with modest income
- Tonari Gumi – Medical and Shopping Transportation Escorted rides to appointments or shopping, 55+
- Tonari Gumi – Telephone Buddy and Friendly Visiting Regular phone calls or visits from a volunteer
- Japanese Community Volunteers – Meals on Wheels Regular food delivery for low-mobility seniors, inquire for more info
- Tonari Gumi – Family Caregiver Support Groups Free online support groups for family caregivers
Details
- Categories
- Cultural Communities, Income & Benefits, Transportation & Mobility, Community & Activities, Food & Meals, End of Life, Dementia & Caregiving
- Services
- Seniors Programs, Language Help, Tax Help, Getting Around, Arts & Social Groups, Meal Delivery, Caregiver Support, Dementia Support
- Who it is for
- Seniors, Caregivers
- Area served
- Metro Vancouver
- Neighbourhood
- Mount Pleasant
- How to use it
- In Person, Phone, Online
- Languages
- Japanese (日本語)