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Title:

Dignity Seniors Society Capacity Building

Agreement Number:

SO230165

Agreement Value:

$180,390.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

Through this 40-month project, Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) will build stronger capacity of 2SLGBTQI+ community organizations and networks to advance 2SLGBTQI+ equality. It will address the needs of 2SLGBTQI+ older adults and community members through the engagement and support of community volunteers, and will build organizational capacity within DSS. The project will include the development of HR policies and procedures, undertaking a DSS website restructure and communications strategy, and the creation of a funding and finance strategy. Supplemental funds will be used to support the organization to obtain charitable status and to moderate DSS social media platforms. With the Supplemental funds and extension provided in early 2026, Dignity Seniors Society (DSS) will engage an Executive Director and Support Admin Staff to develop a work plan, oversee rebranding project, develop a Sustainability Plan and an Advocacy Plan. Through this, they will further advance Gender Equality.

Organization:

Women and Gender Equality Canada

Expected Results:

Partnerships and collaborations are established and/or strengthened to support the LGBTQ2 movement LGBTQ2 organizations have increased knowledge and capacity to advance equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5L 1S6

Reference Number:

001-2023-2024-Q3-00091

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Increase of agreement value, Change of end date

Amendment Date

May 20, 2026

Recipient's Legal Name:

Dignity Seniors Society

Program:

Equality for Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression Program

Program Purpose:

The purpose of ESSOGIE program is to advance social, political and economic equality with respect to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Advancement towards a greater understanding of the intersection of sex and gender with other identity factors that include race, national and ethnic origin, Indigenous origin or identity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic condition, place of residence and disability are encouraged under the Program.

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