Senior Citizens Council of Ottawa
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Description and Services
Hours	Mon-Fri 9:30 am-3:30 pm
Dates	Year-round
Description	Promotes the well-being of seniors * publishes annually the "Directory of Resources for Seniors" * information and referral services * coordinates the 55-Alive Driver Refresher Course * Defensive Driving course * operates income tax preparation programs Snow Go Assist program: Provides a matching service for seniors and people with disabilities looking to hire an individual or contractor to clear snow from private driveways and walkways. Eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities may also apply to receive financial assistance to pay for a portion of their snow removal costs through this program.
Eligibility	Ages: 55 year(s) and up Older adults, 55 years and over Income tax clinics: seniors and persons with a disability * persons with the following incomes levels eligible: * Seniors: $25,000 or less * couple: $32,000 or less Snow Go Assist program : Seniors and persons with disabilities, must be for the purpose of ensuring mobility. * must be physically unable to clear snow from their private driveway and/or walkway due to their own disability * must lack resources (people and/or financial) to arrange for clearing of snow from their private driveway and/or walkway
Application	Call or drop in to apply for membership * income tax clinics by appointment only, mail-in service for persons with a disability Snow Go Assist program : Apply through agency serving your area, for a list agencies offering this program or for more information, visit ottawa.ca/en/social_com/seniors/snow_go/
Fees	Membership - $10; couples $15 ; Service - Driver Refresher course $25; Defensive Driving Course $30 ; Publications - Directory of Resources for Seniors: members $5; non-members $6 ; None - For Income Tax Clinics
Languages of Service	English
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Office Phone	613-234-8044
After Hours Phone	Answering machine
Fax	613-233-9508
E-mail	scc-info@seniorcouncil.org
Website	www.seniorcouncil.org
Primary Contact	Kay Freeman, Program Director
Primary Executive	Kathleen Gottfried, Executive Director
Alternate Executive	Carol Rannie, President
Names
Alternate Name	SCCO
Location & Accessibility
Address	670 Albert St, Rm 019 Ottawa, ON K1R 6L2
Intersection	Albert St and Slater St
Located In Community	Ottawa
Bus Route Notes	OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or OC Bus Schedules
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Subjects	Advocacy ; Associations ; Charitable status ; Driver education ; Income tax clinics ; Information and referral ; Nonprofit organizations ; Publications ; Seniors ; Snow removal
Accreditation	No
Print Material	Pamphlets * Monthly Newsletter: The Senior Sentinel * June Calendar of Events for Senior Citizens Month * Directory
Resources	Website
Established	1957
Elections	The Board of Directors is elected.
Funding	City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 119145142 RR0001 ; United Way ; Fees ; Sale of Goods