Backgrounder – Canada Announces New Horizons for Seniors Program Funding for Projects in Calgary, Alberta
Backgrounder
Backgrounder
The New Horizons for Seniors Program is a federal grants and contributions program that funds projects that empower seniors in their communities and contributes to improving seniors’ health and well-being.
Canada has announced an investment of $1,316,318 to fund 61 community-based projects to support seniors in Calgary, Alberta. This funding was awarded through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for community-based projects.
Calgary
Power of Seniors – $22,000 – Church of God East Indian Fellowship
The organization will purchase musical instruments/equipment for seniors to learn/teach in class held at the church in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Motivational Socio-health Behaviour Promoting Independent Living – $25,000 – Community Transcultural Support Services
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in motivational socio-health activities, such as exercise and self-care, in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Parkinson's Peer Mentor Program – $23,750 – Parkinson Association of Alberta
Seniors involved with the organization will organize a Parkinson's Peer Mentor Program: to reduce social isolation by providing clients with accessible support and to reach more people with Parkinson disease.
Supporting Autistic Seniors Socially Engage in their Community – $11,200 – Society for Treatment of Autism
Seniors involved with the organization will learn about autistic traits and gain skills in mental health, self-advocacy, and communication in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Increase capacity and support programs for vulnerable seniors – $19,776 – Bow Cliff Seniors
The organization will purchase an outdoor BBQ/kitchen and a mini floor cleaner for seniors to enjoy cultural presentations in comfort in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Heart to Heart Care – $25,000 – MPC Foundation
Seniors involved with the organization will create care packages for other seniors and participate in digital literacy workshops in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Peer Support Programs for Seniors – $25,000 – Sagesse
Seniors involved with the organization will offer programs to expand awareness of elder abuse, including financial abuse, in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Our Lives–Our Journey – $24,992 – Alberta Network of Immigrant Women (ANIW)
Seniors involved with the organization will interview and document stories from immigrant seniors with junior high students in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Going Home Program – $25,000 – Calgary Meals on Wheels
Seniors involved with the organization will deliver meals to seniors who recently returned from the hospital in order to promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations.
Bowness Social Connection & Learning Project – $25,000 – Bowness Community Association
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in group activities in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Orchestrating a Vibrant Lifestyle & Healthy Mind – $25,000 – Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Association
Seniors involved with the organization will hold educational and recreational seminars in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
The Tight Knot Connecting The Old And The Young – $18,333 – Canada Korean Broadcasting Society (CKBS)
Seniors involved with the organization will provide a variety of programs and information sessions in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
The Tovertafel: Creating Connections in Long-Term Care – $14,475 – Mayfair Care Centre
The organization will purchase a Tovertafel (interactive game console) to offer meaningful connection for vulnerable seniors in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Seniors Program – $7,500 – Bridgeland-Riverside Community Association (BRCA)
Seniors involved with the organization will create various recreational programs and activities in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Lawn Bowling - Learn to Bowl for Seniors – $25,000 – Rotary Park Lawn Bowls Club
Seniors involved with the organisation will participate in lawn bowling activities and/or coach participants. This is to achieve social participation, inclusion, volunteering, and healthy ageism.
Traditional Thinkers Circle – $25,000 – Mount Royal University
Seniors involved in the organization will engage elders by building a Traditional Thinkers Circle on campus in order to engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others.
Community Garden Project – $23,902 – Calgary Heritage Housing
Seniors involved with the organization will create community gardens to help give seniors a sense of purpose in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Learning new skills, Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness – $24,865 – The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Calgary (House of Praise)
Seniors involved with the organization will conduct activities such as a visit to a museum, and workshops on social media and senior abuse in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Community Kitchen Project for Seniors – $25,000 – Kerby Centre
Seniors involved with the organization will attend 8-week cooking workshops in 6 groups where meals will be made by seniors in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
An Indigenous/First Nations Seniors Taxes and Benefits Project – $15,667 – Sunrise Community Link
Seniors involved with the organization will provide tax filing help and services focused on Indigenous/First Nations seniors in order to promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations.
Growing Seniors – $6,667 – LINKages
Seniors involved with the organization will increase volunteerism and facilitation skills, and create inter-generational programs in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Wee Read with Seniors – $17,960 – Calgary Reads
The organization will purchase Chromebooks, headsets and books to offer virtual reading sessions, to promote volunteerism in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
VIEW Efficacy Research and Train the Trainer curriculum development – $24,334 – WP Puppet Theatre
Seniors involved with the organization will undertake a research project and participate in arts programming in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Healthy Kitchen Fest and Collective Gardening – $23,656 – The Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens' Association
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in cooking and gardening workshops and live Zoom program support via Zoom in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Digital Literacy, Digital Tech and Activities – $18,000 – Parkdale Nifty Fifties Seniors Association
The organization will purchase E-Readers, iPads, and a bridge scoring system to offer digital literacy and games in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Intergenerational Speaker Series – $21,000 – Call
Seniors involved with the organisation will hold Inter-generational Speaker Series sessions to decrease societal ageist views in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Healthy Ageing of Calgary Korean Seniors – $25,000 – Calgary Korean Seniors Association
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in various in-person activities and events in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
22/23 Monthly Screenings – $25,000 – THIRD ACTion Film Festival Limited
Seniors involved with the organization will attend monthly screenings and talks on topics such as age-positive living in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Circle of Men - Elder Abuse, Addiction and Mental Wellness Supports – $25,000 – Man Wave Movement
The organization will transfer outreach programs to virtual platforms to access rural and isolated seniors in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Valorisation, promotion de la diversité et l'inclusion des aînés en santé – $21,750 – Derniere demeure internationale
Les ainés de l'organisme vont recevoir une formation sur l’usage de l’internet, Testaments, Enterrement, âgisme, et l’assurance vie pour supporter leur participation et inclusion sociale.
Seniors' Accessible Mental Health Care Project – $20,000 – The Centre
The organization will provide virtual sessions to help seniors' mental health in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
We Can: Resilience, Mental Wellbeing, and Social Inclusion – $17,333 – Bridges for Newcomers
Seniors involved with the organization will arrange various training courses to help seniors manage mental health in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Friends of Seniors – $20,100 – Indian Society of Calgary
Seniors involved with the organization will engage in educational and social gatherings and online webinars in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Empowering Seniors for Quality Life (ESQ) – $25,000 – Health and Social Research Center (HSRC) Inc
The organization will purchase tablets for newcomers, low income and disabled seniors to continue to offer digital literacy in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Connecting our Dollars: Financial Literacy for Seniors – $4,334 – Carya
The organization will hold financial literacy knowledge and skills sessions in a cohort setting in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Social Inclusion Supports for Immigrant Elders (SISIE) – $24,890 – Nepalese Community Society of Calgary (NCSC)
Seniors involved with the organization will plan and hold various senior engagement and digital literacy programming in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Growing Together – Providing Accessible Gardening for Seniors – $10,000 – The Bethany Care Foundation
The organization will purchase accessible planters to offer socialization, connection and expertise in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Go, Silver!– $25,000 – Korean Social Services Centre
Seniors involved with the organization will provide technology, health and wellness, and group yoga programs in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Muslim Seniors Network - NE Chapter – $21,220 – Muslim Community Foundation of Calgary
Seniors involved with the organization will attend educational programs in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Growing with Seniors – $23,913 – The Immigrant Education Society
The organization will implement an intergenerational and multi-cultural gardening program in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Muslim Seniors Network - NW/SW Chapter – $25,000 – Muslim Association of Calgary
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in educational sessions on finances, well-being, and religion in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Make It and They Will Play – $16,140 – Canadian Maker Foundation
Seniors involved with the organization will attend outdoor and hands-on activities to build and play games in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Improving Seniors' Digital Proficiency – $25,000 – Calgary International Learning Institute (CILI) Ltd
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in training programs and events to promote volunteerism and awareness of abuse, as well as to support social participation and inclusion.
Healthy Aging Through Artful Seniors Project – $18,333 – Canadian Artists Against Poverty
Seniors involved with the organization will attend online art classes and train other seniors on senior abuse in order to support their social participation and inclusion and prevent senior abuse.
Mindfulness for Immigrant Seniors – $25,000 – Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Seniors involved with the organization will complete the mindfulness course to lead other seniors in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Generation to Generation – $20,000 – Calgary Jewish Centre
The organization will offer intergenerational programming through a variety of planned activities in order to engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others.
Golden Wisdom: Autism Intergenerational Mentoring – $24,975 – Autism Calgary Association
The organization will have seniors lead, plan, develop, and implement intergenerational opportunities in order to engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others.
Inter-connecting cultures from Past to Present – $25,000 – Golden Generation Seniors Club of Calgary
The organisation will connect with rural seniors associations while demonstrating their cultural heritage in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Savvy at Heart 2022 – $22,200 – Calgary Evergreen Community Association
Seniors involved in the organization will run digital literacy workshops surrounding scams, and hold Zumba classes in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Sewing Engagement with Seniors – $25,000 – Filipino Calgarian Seniors Club
The organization will purchase sewing machines and materials to offer sewing classes in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Seniors to build Resiliency and Empowerment – $24,946 – South Asian Canadian Association Calgary
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in various programs online and in-person in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Supporting Seniors Through Healthy Aging, Engagement, & Safety – $23,667 – Calgary Korean Women's Association
Seniors involved with the organization will engage seniors through various activities including learning the basics of technology in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Intergenerational Learning of Cultures and Technology – $25,000 – Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
The organization will host a digital literacy program with youth and seniors in order to engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others.
To replace existing storage units and refurbish existing furnishings – $25,000 – Thornview Seniors
Seniors involved with the organization will renovate current storage components to be able to continue activities in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Build Health and Happiness Together – $25,000 – Newland Senior Service Center
Seniors involved with the organization will improve the classes provided, by purchasing better equipment and hiring professionals in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Senior Accessibility and Engagement Project - Alexa – $25,000 – Dashmesh Culture Seniors Society
The organization will purchase Alexa systems and load with Punjabi programs to continue to offer social interactions in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Senior Digital Ambassador Project 3.0 – $21,000 – Diversecities Community Service Association
Seniors involved with the organization will gain knowledge on digital literacy through workshops in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Between Generations Mentoring - Growing The Big Pen Pal Project – $20,000 – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Calgary and Area
Seniors involved with the organization will implement a pen pal project with written exchanges between youth and seniors in order to engage seniors in the community through the mentoring of others.
Seniors Working Together for a Shining Future – $25,000 – Global Pravasi Seniors Society
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in bi-weekly workshops on financial management and elder abuse in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Seniors for an Inclusive Community – $24,940 – North Calgary Cultural Association
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in intergenerational gardening programs and educational workshops in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Sudanese Seniors Digital Literacy – $18,500 – Calgary Canadian Sudanese Commmunity Association (CCSCA)
Seniors involved with the organization will receive and then give digital literacy classes in order to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
For more information, visit About the New Horizons for Seniors Program – Community-based projects.