The purposes of the Society is to support Cortes Island seniors by coordinating programs and practical assistance. Foster self-sufficiency and independence, support self-care to stay in their homes longer, promoting health and digital literacy, food security, emergency resiliency, social inclusion and enabling community connectedness.

Better at Home (BAH)
Better at Home Cortes Island is now supported by the Support Our Seniors Society and provides non-medical support to assist older adults (65+ Or between 60-65 with health challenges) with day-to-day tasks or weekly maintenance to keep their home the way they like it, so they can continue to live independently in their own home and stay connected with our community.

Program Coordinator:
Ester Strijbos
betterathomecortesgmail.com
250-204-2116

Seniors Helping Seniors (SHS)
Volunteers of this project provide company, transportation, and practical assistance to Cortes Island seniors.

Carina Verhoeve at 250-935-6793
(Monday–Friday, 10–5)

SOS Board members:
Myrna Kerr
Jude Marentette
Dancing Wolf
Denise Elo
Mary Gordon
Andrea Fisher

Program Coordinator: Ester Strijbos

Email: