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About
ABOUT
An essential accompaniment to good health.
Accompagnement Bénévole de l’Ouest, more commonly known as ABOVAS, was founded in December of 2007 to fulfill its primary mission
– Helping residents in a vulnerable situation who require accompanied-transport get to their vital medical appointments.
While offering the best possible service, this non-profit organization aims to go further by targeting these objectives:
– Being attentive to needs
– Developing bonds of trust and friendship
– Improving quality of life in the West Island
IN NUMBERS
Since 2007:
4,846 clients
28,428 accompanied-transports
649,867 km traveled = 142 times the distance between Montreal and Vancouver
Nearly 800 hospitals and clinics served on the Island of Montreal
Currently:
1,813 accompanied-transports
93% of users age 60 and over
34 accompanied-transports per week on average
A service which relies on the dedicated support of its 41 volunteers
67% of beneficiaries are female
It is thanks to the generosity of our partners that we can offer our low-cost service. We are fortunate to have their support! Thank you!
The following organizations contribute to the development of our community. Click on their logos to visit their websites.
