Title:
Senior Swim:Training and Trainers
Agreement Number:
16634966
Agreement Value:
$14,402.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2020 - Mar 28, 2022
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:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A2N4
Reference Number:
141-2019-2020-Q4-02471
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
106930720RT0001
Recipient Type:
Government
Amendment Date
Apr 29, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Municipal Corporation of the City of Yellowknife
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.