Title:
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine, Office of Continuing Professional Development
Agreement Number:
017448978
Agreement Value:
$5,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 29, 2021 - 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:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1Y4E9
Reference Number:
141-2020-2021-Q4-31718
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278877RR0001
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
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.