Title:
Reinstating Value and Respect into the Elder Role.
Agreement Number:
016582702
Agreement Value:
$3,228,730.00
Agreement Date:
Nov 1, 2019 - May 20, 2024
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:
St. Paul, Alberta, CA T0A3A0
Reference Number:
141-2019-2020-Q4-00181
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
138003231RP0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
University nuhelot'Ine thaiyots'i nistameyimakanak Blue Quills
Program:
NHSP - Pan-Canadian - Contributions
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.