Community Support Programs
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Community Support Programs
We offer a range of services to support members of the community including income tax services for low income individuals, Community Response Network support, specialized one-off services, and more!
Volunteer Income Tax Program
Community Response Network
Holly Days Program
Volunteer Income Tax Program
Volunteers trained by Revenue Canada complete basic income tax returns for Hope and area residents who require assistance.
The Volunteer Income Tax Program is available for Seniors and low income earners (single earners up to $35,5000 and dual wage earners up to $45,000).
How does it work?
- Bring in your tax forms (T5007, T4, T4(A), etc) to the Hope Community Services office at 434 Wallace.
- A trained volunteer will complete your tax return using the CRA’s e-file program.
- Depending on the volume of tax returns availability of volunteers, your tax return may be complete within two weeks.
- We will call you to come pick up your tax return once it is complete.
This is a free service however donations are greatly appreciated.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our office at (604) 869-2466 for more information.
Community Response Network
We are proud to partner with the Hope Community Response Network (CRN) to provide a coordinated response to abuse, neglect and self-neglect to vulnerable adults in our community.
The CRN works to raise awareness through resources, information events, and workshops and to ultimately prevent abuse, neglect and self-neglect in vulnerable adults.
For more information please contact Kim Paolini or visit the CRN website.
Christmas Dinner in a Box
Holly Days is our annual Christmas Giving program. We provide everything you'll need for Christmas Dinner in a box and toys for all the kids for low-income households.
Registration for EXISTING FOOD BANK CLIENTS will take place at the Community Food Resource Centre, 8 Third Ave. on the following days:
October 2 & 3: 9:30 am—12:00 pm
October 9 & 10: 9:30 am—12:00 pm
October 16 &17: 9:30 am—12:00 pm
As clients are already registered, only income verification will be needed. We will be updating files, so you may be asked for ID.
For new clients that would like to register, registration will take place at Hope Community Services Office, 434 Wallace St. on the following days:
October 22 - 24 :9:00 am—12:00 pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm
October 29 - 31: 9:00 am—12:00 pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm
Requirements:
- Income verification
- ID for everyone in the household
Due to the high volume of need and limited funds, please do not apply if you will receive hamper from another organization.
Due to limited funds & donations, any inquiries after October 31 will be put on a waitlist. email wells@hopecommunityservices.com or call 604-869-2466 ext. 125
This program is supported ENTIRELY through the generous donations of local community members, businesses, organizations, the Abbotsford Christmas Bureau, the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, and The Province Empty Stocking Fund! If you would like to support Holly Days Christmas Giving Program, please visit our donation page or contact the office at 604-869-2466 for additional ways to support this popular program.
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Hope Community Services
PO Box 74, 434 Wallace Street.
Hope, BC, Canada V0X 1L0
tel: (604) 869-2466
fax: (604) 869-3317