Title:
Aging Adults with Down Syndrome
Agreement Number:
20219820
Agreement Value:
$5,250.00
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:
Edmonton, Alberta, CA T6E5Y2
Reference Number:
014-2024-2025-Q4-03380
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
899799753RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
EDMONTON DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY
Federal Riding Name:
Edmonton Mill Woods
Federal Riding Number:
48017
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.