Title:
Revitalization of A Community-Run Greenhouse: A Place to Grow, Learn, & Heal
Agreement Number:
18193706
Agreement Value:
$21,725.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2022 - Mar 29, 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:
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CA S7N5A2
Reference Number:
141-2022-2023-Q1-00006
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119279313RT0001
Recipient's Operating Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Saskatchewan
Federal Riding Name:
Saskatoon-University
Federal Riding Number:
47011
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.