January 16, 2018 - Vaughan, Ontario
Seniors make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities and society. The Government of Canada remains committed to empowering seniors across Canada so they can continue to contribute to and share in the prosperity of the country.
Seniors in Vaughan who are looking for the opportunity to benefit their community will receive financial support to acquire and replace equipment and conduct facility renovations to get their projects off the ground, announced Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) promotes positive aging by supporting seniors’ volunteerism and encouraging seniors to play an active role in their communities. This innovative program enhances seniors’ social well-being and enables them to maintain social ties and share their knowledge, skills and experience with others.
Seniors in Vaughan-Woodbridge have the opportunity to participate in projects benefiting many in their community. The Ansley Grove Bocce Club will receive $9,960 for their ‘Bocce Throughout the Seasons’ project, Iglesia Hispana del Nazareno Woodbridge will receive $24,900 for their ‘Gold Minds’ Project, and ecdev.com will be receiving $24,750 for its project ‘The Secret Lives of Italian Chefs.’ All of these projects are funded through the NHSP and are inspired by seniors making a difference in our community.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada is dedicated to expanding opportunities for Canadian seniors to become more involved in community activities that meet their needs, reflect their interests, and tap their collective resources and experiences. We support New Horizons for Seniors Program community-based projects so that seniors here in Vaughan-Woodbridge can lead and participate in local activities beneficial to many.”
– Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge
“The Government of Canada is committed to ensuring that all Canadians have a real and fair chance to succeed. We support a wide array of New Horizons for Seniors Program projects that bring seniors together in innovative ways to help build communities that are strong and vibrant. These grassroots projects are community-driven and promote social interaction, positive aging and seniors’ well-being. They reach out to seniors and encourage them to pursue active lifestyles, expand their social network and play a leading role in activities that inspire goodwill, sharing and fellowship among community members.
– The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Canada
Quick Facts
Associated Links
Funding: New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based Projects
Funding: New Horizons for Seniors Program – Pan-Canadian Projects
New Horizons for Seniors Program – Engaging Seniors, Strengthening Communities
For media enquiries, please contact:
Émilie Gauduchon-Campbell Press Secretary Office of the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, P.C., M.P. Minister of Families, Children and Social Development 819-654-5546
Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
Backgrounder
The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) is a federal grants and contributions program that supports projects led or inspired by seniors who make a difference in the lives of others and their communities. Through the NHSP, the Government of Canada encourages seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences to the benefit of others.
The objectives of the NHSP are:
NHSP funding supports community-based projects and pan-Canadian projects.
Community-based projects
Community-based project funding supports activities that engage seniors and address one or more of the program's five objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance. These projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding. Approximately
$35 million is provided each year for community-based projects.
More than 1,880 projects across Canada were approved through the NHSP 2017–2018 Call for Proposals for Community-based Projects. It invited organizations to apply for funding for projects that help empower seniors to share their knowledge, skills and experiences with others and support communities by increasing their capacity to address local issues.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/funding-new-horizons-seniors-community.
Pan-Canadian projects
Pan-Canadian projects test and share best practices across the country and replicate interventions that have worked well in addressing seniors’ issues.
Projects that have received funding through the NHSP 2015–2016 Call for Proposals for Pan-Canadian Projects are using a collective impact approach where project partners work together to achieve measurable results in addressing social isolation among seniors.
These projects are funded for up to three years and receive financial support of up to $750,000.
More than $21 million is being made available for pan-Canadian projects funded through the NHSP 2015–2016 Call for Proposals.
For more information, visit Canada.ca/funding-new-horizons-seniors-pancan.
