Pouce Coupe rolls out seniors support programs in October

POUCE COUPE, B.C. — Seniors in Pouce Coupe will soon have access to new support services.

The Village of Pouce Coupe announced in a press release on Thursday that starting in early October, it is rolling out a trio of programs through a partnership with United Way British Columbia’s Better at Home program, the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living and the South Peace Community Resources Society.

The new services include:

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• Meals – Three home-delivered meals per week at $5 each.
• Housekeeping – Light housekeeping twice a month for $17.50 per visit.
• Snow removal – Driveway clearing from November to March, up to three times monthly, for $20 per service.

“This program is another step in supporting Pouce Coupe’s seniors,” said mayor of Pouce Coupe, Danielle Veach. “By working with our regional partners, Pouce Coupe is securing more tools to help seniors live independently and safely in their own homes.”

Funding for the initiative comes from United Way B.C., with services delivered locally through the partner organizations in collaboration with the village.

Applications are available at the village office (5011 49th Avenue, Pouce Coupe) or at the Dawson Creek Society for Community Living (1334 102 Avenue, Dawson Creek). Completed forms can be dropped off, emailed to apearson@dcscl.org or faxed to 250-782-2662.

The program will initially serve 15 participants per service, with a waitlist for additional applicants.

Eligible residents include those aged 65 and older, as well as younger adults identified as needing support under the program’s guidelines.

Energeticcity.ca reached out to the Village of Pouce Coupe for more information on the program’s guidelines, but did not receive an immediate response. The story will be updated when more information becomes available.