Central Alberta seniors will have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and help raise awareness of elder abuse.
The federal government has announced new funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program.
Four organizations in the Red Deer riding will receive $78,300 for their projects that vary in nature from Elder Safe Spaces and Capacity Building to Sylvan Lake’s Senior Community Connection Project.
“Our government recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience that seniors contribute to our society and the economy,” said Red Deer MP Earl Dreeshen. “Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are helping to ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue as active, participating members of the communities.”
Dreeshen made the announcement this week on behalf of Human Resources Minister Diane Finley and Alice Wong, minister of human resources and skills development.
Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has given dollars to more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. Ottawa will provide more than $33 million in funding for about 1,750 community projects.