Shopping Transportation
Having a hard time going shopping by yourself, hesitate to purchase bulk items? Tonari Gumi provides Shopping Transportation Services to our members every First and Third Thursday of the month, using dedicated Van purchased through Japanese Canadian Legacy’s Fund.
Maximum capacity for this service is 5 passengers.
Eligibility
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Tonari Gumi members: Being 55 years of age and older
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Has no personal transportation (car) available
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Has no family and friends who could assist with shopping by car, or
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Has difficulty walking or using public transportation
※currently excluding wheelchair users
Service Area
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City of Vancouver
Cost
Cash payment of $5 gas fee per user for return trip to/from home (pick up address)
Registration
Please contact Tonari Gumi Community Services Staff at least two weeks prior to service request date.
Fill out, attach and email the following forms to us at: services@tonarigumi.ca and csassistant@tonarigumi.ca
How it Works
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After registering, a staff member will call to confirm your information
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When the service date is confirmed, we will contact you
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On the service date, we will pick you up and take you to the destination
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We will then drive you back home
Funding Partners
Japanese Canadian Legacies Society, Government of BC, United Way BC’s Therapeutic Activation Program for Seniors (TAPS), Vancouver Coastal Health
