Title:
Healthy Aging Online Course
Agreement Number:
18211425
Agreement Value:
$12,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 31, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
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:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA
Reference Number:
141-2021-2022-Q4-02539
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
886806561RT0001
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Amendment Date
Mar 23, 2023
Recipient's Operating Name:
Dal - OLCD
Recipient's Legal Name:
Dalhousie University - Faculty of Open Learning & Career Development
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.