Title:
Seniors Strategy for Living in the 21st Century
Agreement Number:
16590671
Agreement Value:
$25,000.00
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:
Langley, British Columbia, CA V1M2L2
Reference Number:
141-2019-2020-Q4-01839
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
899936140XX9999
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Amendment Date
Oct 16, 2021
Recipient's Legal Name:
Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations of British Columbia
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.