MISSION STATEMENT
The Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society is a non-profit organization in which peers support the emotional well being of seniors.
The purpose of the society is to promote seniors' independence, self-esteem and the achievement of individual goals.
SERVICES
If you are facing anxiety, frustration or difficulty because of life changes such as:
- Loneliness
- Grief and loss
- Financial issues
- Relationship concerns
- Retirement issues
- Health and aging concerns
- Housing decisions
- Caregivers support
Please call us. Someone will assist or refer you to where help is available.
BSOSS IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT SOCIETY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
ABOUT BSOSS
Since our inception in 1987 as a charitable organization, BSOSS, through our peer counselling and related activities, has been providing emotional support and encouragement to older citizens of Burnaby, assisting them to enhance their quality of life, to develop problem management strategies and to maintain the greatest level of independence and dignity possible.
The society is directed by a voluntary Board, all of whom are seniors, coordinated by part-time staff, and functions with a dedicated corps of service volunteers.
BSOSS funding comes primarily from special fund raising activities, membership dues, a Community Gaming grant and other government and foundation grants for specific programmes, and donations from individuals and community organizations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2015/2016
Audrey Taylor - President
Danelle Laidlaw - Vice-President
Alfred Woo - Treasurer/Secretary
Cheryl Boegeman
Gino Gemma
Annette Mew
Pia Peterson
Alex Smith
Kate Thompson