Connecting older adults with snow-clearing services
Each year, the City of Vaughan operates an extensive winter services and road maintenance program to help keep the public safe during the winter months. Some residents may require assistance with snow-clearing at their homes – that’s where the Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) program can help.
CHATS is a not-for-profit organization providing home and community support to older adults across York Region and South Simcoe since 1980. The CHATS Snow Removal program in Vaughan is a paid service that connects individuals to pre-approved service providers. The cost for snow clearing is paid for by the homeowner.
The CHATS Snow Clearing program runs from Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023, until Monday, April 15, 2024. It is available to Vaughan residents aged 55 and older or with age-related illnesses, for up to a maximum of 150 residents for this winter season. Subsidies are available based on the completion of a financial assessment.
Paid services include driveway snow clearing, walkway clearing to the front/main door and delivery of two 20 kilogram (44 pound) bags of salt, if requested, for the resident to use on their walkways at no extra charge (service does not include application of the salt).
As capacity is limited, early registration is encouraged and can be done by calling 1-866-677-9048, ext. 7669 (SNOW), emailing snow@chats.on.ca or online at chats.on.ca/snow.
For information on the City’s winter operations, visit vaughan.ca/snow.
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