Gilbert Plains & District Community Resource Council Inc.

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P.O. Box 567
Gilbert Plains, Manitoba R0L 0X0

Phone:  548-4131
Email:  gpdcrc@mts.net

Helping seniors and people with disabilities
to maintain their independent living status.

What can the Council do for me?.
1) Information & Education
We can assist seniors people with disabilities, and their families to remain informed and aware of the latest resources available, providing up-to-date information. This can include government forms, tax problems, legal issues, housing information, Meals on Wheels, and many, many others.If we can’t answer your question, we will find someone who can!

2) Volunteer Services
We can arrange for volunteers to visit seniors or people with disabilities in their homes on a regular or casual basis, run errands, or do some grocery shopping. We also welcome volunteers to do vacation home checks, and to deliver food for Meals on Wheels.

3) Fee-for-Service
We have a list of capable, trustworthy people who are willing to assist people with:
-minor repairs
-household cleaning
-yard work
-other assorted chores

How can I get involved?
If you a senior, a person with a disability, or a family member of someone who is, the Resource Coordinator will be happy to talk to you and get you set up with the service you would like to access. If you are not sure what you are looking for, or what we can offer give us a call and we may be able to help you find it!

If you are someone who would like to volunteer, we would like to thank you! Our program and clients rely on volunteer power. It is a great way to help people, update / learn a new skill, or get out and have some fun.

If you are a fee-for-service provider, we would be happy to add your information to our resource list, and then refer people to you that are in need of your service.

Either way, call the office or come on down for a visit!
We will have you setup in no time!

How does the Council run?
The Gilbert Plains & District Community Resource Council is a community based program designed to help seniors and people with disabilities in our community maintain their independence and remain in their own homes for as long as possible.

There is a volunteer Board of Directors that are from the community, and they are elected annually.
The Parkland Regional Health Authority provides funds to hire a Community Resource Coordinator. All other expenses must come though donations and fundraising events.

Volunteer Power
This is how the Resource Council can continue to deliver services. We are very proud of our volunteers and value their commitment.

There is nothing bigger than the heart of a volunteer!!

For More Information
If you are...

• A senior, a person with a disability, or someone who knows of a person who is, and wish to access one or more of the Gilbert Plains & District Community Resource Council’s services
  
  
• Wishing to find out more about becoming a volunteer or fee-for-service worker
  
  
• Curious about what the Resource Council can do for you...

Drop by the Resource Council Office on Main Street - the Town Office Building.
Office hours are:
Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am - 3:30pm
or call the Community Resource Coordinator, at 548-4131, Laureen Duncan

Gilbert Plains & District
Community Resource Council
Box 567
Gilbert Plains, MB ROL OXO
Phone: (204) 548-4131

Age-Friendly and the Town of Gilbert Plains
Age Friendly Manitoba and the Town of Gilbert Plains  supports seniors in leading active, socially engaged, independent lives that contribute to healthy aging.

An Age-Friendly community:

• Recognizes the diversity among older Manitobans
  
• Encourages healthy, active aging
  
• Supports the contributions of older Manitobans
  
• Promotes the participation of older Manitobans in all aspects of our community
  
• Engages stakeholders in building age-friendly communities
  
• Creates accessible, safe environments for older adults
  
• Treats people of all ages with respect

Age-Friendly Projects Update

• Ordered Parking Signs for People with Limited Mobility
  
• Have arranged to have Cross Walks Painted
  
• Public Awareness in Town and Seniors Newsletters.
  
• Looking to make Town Office Age Friendly - applying for grant.