The voice of West End seniors.
Each month we pose a question to our members. For November, to coincide with Remembrance Day, we asked:
Can you imagine a world without war? What would this world look like? How would countries resolve their conflicts?
See the responses, below.
As October 21st, 2019 was Federal Election voting day, we asked our members, “What is the most important issue to you for this federal election?”
Visitors to Barclay Manor added their responses to the board, and those who didn’t make it in were able to answer the question online.
Each month, we ask our members and visitors a question to spark conversations and idea sharing. To go alongside our Annual General Meeting on September 20th, 2019, we asked what the West End Seniors’ Network could do to “elevate” our organization.
See what our members said, below:
At our Annual General Meeting on Friday, September 20, 2019, WESN released a new report on issues facing older adult renters in the West End neighbourhood of Vancouver. This report was a follow-up and update to a 2012 report, and highlights how these issues have not improved over the past seven years. Some key findings include:
The report includes several recommendations for multiple levels of government, including building more social housing for low-income older adults, increasing Shelter Aid For Elderly Renters (SAFER) rent ceilings, and supporting the expansion of the Older Adult Housing Navigation service offered by WESN.
To read the full report, please click here.
To coincide with Pride month, we asked our members and visitors how we can better support our LGBTQ2S+ family, friends and neighbours. See the responses we received below.
Please note that these responses are those of our members and visitors and may not reflect the thoughts or values of the West End Seniors’ Network.