Title:
Reduce the Risk of Isolation for Seniors
Agreement Number:
17459538
Agreement Value:
$24,000.00
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 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.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M3B1N8
Reference Number:
141-2021-2022-Q1-00101
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
765706882XX0001
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Canada Gansu Federation of Chamber of Commerce
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.