Title:
Colorful Connections: Creative Wellness for Rural Seniors
Agreement Number:
020208658
Agreement Value:
$24,955.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2025 - Mar 30, 2026
Description:
The objectives of the Program are: .• promoting volunteerism among seniors; .• engaging seniors in the community through.mentoring of others; .• expanding awareness of elder abuse, including.financial abuse; .• supporting social participation and inclusion of.seniors; and .• providing capital assistance for new and existing.community projects and/or programs for seniors. .
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcome(s) of NHSP are: .• Recipient organizations recognize and address.barriers to social inclusion faced by seniors;.• Recipient organizations develop approaches to.engage and retain volunteers;.• Participating seniors share their knowledge and.experience including with peers and different.generations;.• Recipient organizations have capacity to support.seniors’ initiatives in their communities..
Location:
Head of Chezzetcook, Nova Scotia, CA B0J2L0
Reference Number:
014-2024-2025-Q4-00329
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
840187231RP0001
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Artsy Fartsy
Federal Riding Name:
Central Nova
Federal Riding Number:
12002
Program:
New Horizons for Seniors Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is to ensure that seniors can benefit from, and contribute to, the quality of life in their communities. This can be facilitated by projects that support active living, mentoring, volunteering and increase awareness of all forms of elder abuse. This recognizes that their social participation is key to maintaining their well-being, dignity and quality of life.