Title:
You are never too old to be young
Agreement Number:
016594780
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 16, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
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:
Oxford, Nova Scotia, CA B0M1P0
Reference Number:
141-2019-2020-Q4-00408
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119021525RR0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Mar 1, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Little River Baptist Church
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.