ASK Friendship Society is Expanding!
We are seeking input as to the types of programs and services for our new Arbutus Centre. Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing your valuable input.
About ASK Friendship Society
ASK began as a grass-roots organization by a group of committed volunteers to address a growing social need in their own communities.
While our scope and reach has continually increased over the years, we strive to retain the values and ethos of our founders: compassion, respect, honesty, integrity and accountability to individuals and to the community.
Open House
A huge THANK YOU to all of you who attended our Open House at the Dogwood Centre on Tuesday October 29
The ASK Friendship Society moved into our wonderful new and spacious home on the ground floor of the Vancouver Coastal Health’s Dogwood Care Home in the Fall of 2023. With a bright open space to host our Adult Day Program, (including an outdoor patio) and access to a commercial kitchen to serve hot nutritious meals, our clients are warmly welcomed and engaged daily in fun and social activities.
Over 100 guests enjoyed connecting with clients, family members, community health professionals and community leaders. Invited guests were the first to hear about ASK’s future expansion of programming and services in the new Arbutus Centre located at Nanton and Arbutus Street, scheduled to open in the Fall of 2025
The expansion provides us with an opportunity to launch a community engagement process and hear from you. Share your thoughts re the types of programs and services you would like to see at the Arbutus Centre for both older adults and their caregivers. There are surveys as well as a series of Community Cafés, each focused on engaging a specific group.
Your voice matters, and we look forward to hearing your valuable input.
The Arbutus Centre
We are excited to announce that ASK is expanding into the Arbutus Centre, a bright and spacious facility located in the new multi-phase Arbutus Development, centrally located at Nanton Ave and Arbutus Street in Vancouver.
"Situated in the dynamic and beautiful neighbourhood of Arbutus Ridge, the Arbutus Centre is envisioned as both an accessible transit-oriented and family-friendly development focused on the quality of life and proximity to neighbourhood emenities."
The Arbutus Centre is managed by the ASK Friendship Society and includes 9,000 square feet of multi-purpose space, including a commercial kitchen. A new Neighbourhood House will be located adjacent to the Arbutus Centre.
We anticipate opening in late 2025.
We will be able to welcome 50 additional older adults to our program and services, providing support for those who are mentally and physically healthy, as well as with cognitive challenges. We will also be providing much-needed services for caregivers.
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