During the month of June we recognize the incredible value of older adults who are part of the vibrant fabric of our community. June is Seniors' Month and it is also an opportunity to be a part of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge!

Every year Seniors' Community Services must fundraise over $42,000 to bridge the gap in grants and government funding. This is no small feat, and we are supported by individuals and businesses who know the value of offering support to hundreds of seniors who live independently at home.

From June 1st to June 30th, every dollar donated through Canada Helps will put SCS in the running to win $20,000! If ever there is a time to consider a gift of support this is a perfect time.

To donate to SCS please follow our donation link for a safe and easy way to donate directly to our services and programs. Thank you for being a big part in ensuring our seniors continue to have access to all the benefits SCS has provided for 41 years. With increased demands and costs, your support will have a remarkable impact!

For more information please reach out at 613-258-3203

Patient Bill of Rights

Home and Community Care Support Services

As a patient, family member, substitute decision maker or caregiver, you have the right to expect that every Home and Community Care Support Services employee, Board member and contracted health service provider shall respect and promote your rights as follows:

1. To be dealt with in a respectful manner and to be free from physical, sexual, mental, emotional, verbal and financial abuse.
2. To be dealt with in a manner that respects your dignity and privacy, and that promotes your autonomy and participation in decision-making.
3. To be dealt with in a manner that recognizes your individuality and that is sensitive to and responds to your needs and preferences, including preferences based on ethnic, spiritual, linguistic, familial and cultural factors.
4. To receive home and community care services free from discrimination as per the Human Rights Code or the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
5. A patient who is First Nations, Métis or Inuk has the right to receive home and community care services in a culturally safe manner.
6. To receive clear information about your home and community care services in a format that is accessible to you.
7. To participate in the assessment and reassessment of your needs, as well as the development and revision of your care plan.
8. To designate a person to be present with you during assessments, and to participate in the development, evaluation and revisions to your care plan.
9. To receive assistance in coordinating your services.
10. To give or refuse consent to the provision of any home and community care service.
11. To raise concerns or recommend changes related to the services that you receive, and with policies and decisions that affect your interests, without fear of interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal.
12. To be informed of the laws, rules and policies affecting the delivery of the home and community care services, including this Patient Bill of Rights, and to be informed, in writing, of the procedures for initiating complaints about the services you are receiving.

Download the Patient Bill of Rights

We are so excited to share the moments with clients, volunteers and the community over the last year. If you would like to be on our email mailing list to receive our SCS updates and newsletters please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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The centre is an integral part of the community and supports so many people, including those who sometimes are overlooked. We are pleased to support such an important organization in our community.

Daren Givoque,
O'Farrell Financial Services

What is a Third-Party Event?

A third-party event is one that is organized by an individual, affiliated group or organization, for

the purpose of raising funds for — or on behalf of — a chosen charity with that charity’s approval.

At Seniors’ Community Services we benefit from third-party events for:

• Raising awareness.
• championing and advocating for seniors, and adults with physical disabilities to live well at home.
• Receiving financial support from events to support programs and services.

The following guidelines will help you with your efforts in being a Seniors’ Community Services champion.

How We Can Support Your Event?

We CAN:

• Offer you our online link on Canada Helps with a designated link to your event, or provide you guidance on e-transferring directly to SCS.
• Offer you advice and support on how to organize your event.
• Help you promote your event by posting on our social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook).
• Send a Seniors’ Community Services representative to attend your event, if available.
• Provide you with SCS marketing materials such as brochures and posters.
• Issue tax receipts, subject to Canada Revenue Guidelines.
• Authorize the use of our name and logo at your fundraising event for the Seniors’ Community Services
• Provide you with our mission statement, values and an overview of the impact of our programs and services in the community.

We CANNOT:

• Fund or reimburse any event expenses.
• Provide a donor or sponsor lists.
• Guarantee attendance of staff or volunteers at your event.
• Solicit individuals or companies to acquire donations or sponsorship for auctions or raffles. The event organizer is responsible for any canvassing.
• Apply for gaming licenses (e.g. bingos, raffles, liquor, insurance) for your event.
• Provide tax receipts for cash or in-kind goods that were not directly received by SCS

Promotion and Logo Usage:

Seniors’ Community Services can provide our logo in a .jpg or .eps format to the event organizer. Our logo and branding are of upmost importance to our visibility within the community and beyond, and we ask that our logo not be altered for your marketing purposes. 

Ideas for great events!

• Bake sale
• Birthday, anniversary or other milestone moments
• Paint night
• Craft sale
• Golf, Tennis or Baseball
• Fitness
• Bowlathon/Yogathon/Dance-a-thon/Spin-a-thon
• Friendly family or business “we can raise more than you” competition.

Do you have any local examples of events supporting SCS?

We sure do!  In 2021 Heritage Stables raised money at an in-house horse show that not only provided us with support directed to our Meals on Wheels service, but provided us an opportunity to introduce our work to many new folks.  A Holiday Tourtière sale by a local chef has become a highly anticipated yearly event and a sell-out! A birthday fundraiser challenged friends and family to give, and we welcomed new donors to SCS.  There is no limit to the creativity, and giving and ALL funds generated by third-party events go directly to programming and services.

If you would like more information please contact Jill Woodley
Phone: 613-258-3203
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For over 20 years now I've been assisting this organization, right here in my community in much needed, much appreciated and very meaningful volunteering! It brings me a lot of joy, friendship, community connection and personal satisfaction. And there's nothing like helping others to distract you from your own challenges! I highly recommend it to everyone!

Laurie Verch,
SCS volunteer

I really love volunteering at SCS. Dawn, Carol and Jennifer are so much fun to work with; always so positive and friendly. I also love that the atmosphere is very cooperative and I feel I am a part of a team working in a caring manner to help seniors in the area

Mary Louise Benedict,
Meals on Wheels Volunteer