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Society of Seniors Caring About Seniors (SSCAS) |
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Room 106 - 7814 - 83 Street
Edmonton, AB, T6C 2Y8
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Website: www.sscas.com
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Contact: Val Dash | |
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Phone: (780) 465- 0311 Fax: (780) 461-7809 | |
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Email: sscas@telus.net
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Hours of Operation: M-F 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Membership Requirements: Number of Members
Services are available to low-income South Edmonton residents who are 65 years of age or older. There is a $10 membership fee | |
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Services Provided:
· Transportation Program o To help individuals get to and from appointments or to run errands, · Household Service Program o Carpentry o Housekeeping o Yardwork o Shopping o Light electrical & plumbing o Painting o Snow removal o Database of pre-screened service providers | |
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The Society of Seniors Caring About Seniors (SSCAS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to be an effective service facilitator for seniors to help them retain their lifestyle, sense of independence, and well-being. The Society was created in 1988 to meet the need for service providers to assist seniors with minor home repairs. Services are available to low-income South Edmonton residents who are 65 years of age or older.
In 1994, a transportation program was introduced. Pre-screened volunteer drivers transport and assist members in keeping appointments in Edmonton . Seniors must purchase tickets in advance for rides and book rides at least two days in advance. A $6.00 ticket is good for each 1 ˝ hour round trip ride or portion thereof. Drivers can accommodate walkers, but not wheelchairs.
Seniors meeting eligibility requirements, including income limits, must pay a $10 membership fee before accessing service. Detailed program guides are sent to all members. In 2004, SSCAS provided 12,000 rides that accounted for 80% of all services provided.
The remaining services for seniors in 2004 included carpentry, housekeeping, yard work, shopping, light electrical and plumbing, painting, and snow removal. SSCAS maintains a database of pre-screened service providers whose maximum rate (paid directly to the worker) is $12.00 per hour. In 2004, the Society’s service providers completed over 2,500 jobs.
SSCAS recently moved to St. James Catholic School. A group of 90 volunteers/service providers assist two part-time paid staff members (Executive Director and Coordinator of Volunteers) in the delivery of the Society’s two programs. |