Backgrounder – Canada announces New Horizons for Seniors Program funding for projects in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
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 $474,342 to fund 22 community-based projects to support seniors in the Kitchener-Waterloo area in Ontario. This funding was awarded through the 2021–22 New Horizons for Seniors Program call for proposals for community-based projects.
Kitchener-Waterloo
Enabling Black, Visible Minority and Immigrant Seniors to Combat Social Isolation – $20,370 – Community Capacity Building Network
Seniors involved with the organization will engage in workshops that will provide emotional and wellness support and that will create pandemic vaccine awareness for seniors in the community.
Educational Skills for Healthy Thinking and Healthy Living – $25,000 – Brahmrishi Mission of Canada Inc.
Seniors involved with the organization will help other seniors to develop their leadership and technical skills, gain a better knowledge of elder abuse, and promote their physical and mental health.
Circle of Music Intergenerational Choir – $23,844 – Wilfrid Laurier University
Seniors involved with the organization will host an intergenerational music program to promote the social inclusion of seniors.
The Java Project: Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness During COVID-19 and Beyond – $4,068 – Chartwell Westmount Long Term Care
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in an interactive program focusing on memory care to promote the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Post-Traumatic Growth and Care for Seniors under Pandemic – $21,550 – Waterloo Region Chinese Canadian Association
Seniors involved with the organization will lead weekly meetings to overcome the obstacles and traumas caused by post-traumatic stress disorder during the pandemic.
Fitness for Your Aging Brain – $17,196 – The Great Brain Workout
Seniors involved with the organization will create in-person and virtual educational material and sessions to educate about the brain and mental health to promote healthy aging among seniors.
Cherry Outlook Reading Book Club Project – $25,000 – R’Rise Community Centre
Seniors involved with the organization will organize and deliver reading workshops to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Community Hub – $23,778 – Parkminster United Church
Parkminster United Church will install a projection system with wifi, sound, and hearing assistance, allowing seniors to participate in group activities and programs in-person and virtually.
Wazee: Black Seniors Wellness Program – $10,934 – Kind Minds Family Wellness
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in virtual educational programs and conversational activities to connect with others and help reduce the social isolation of seniors.
Senior Leadership Development Program – $23,346 – The City of Waterloo
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in the Senior Leadership Development Program’s recreation and leisure activities to promote healthy aging and social engagement.
Rethinking Aging Free Workshop Series – $17,075 – To Thrive Together Sustainable Living
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in a six-week Rethinking Aging virtual workshop that will promote the social inclusion of seniors.
Expansion of Kitchener Tech Connects program – $25,000 – The City of Kitchener
Kitchener Tech Connects will purchase iPads, which seniors involved with the organization will use to promote digital literacy and create age-friendly technology training videos to support the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Volunteering at the Gallery – $25,000 – Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery
Seniors involved with the organization will help create art classes and programs for seniors, such as ceramics and glass art classes, to promote the social participation of seniors.
Informed Seniors Project – $25,000 – iHelp International
Seniors involved with the organization will host digital skills workshops and monthly talks where seniors share their experiences with the younger generation and other seniors.
Choice, Connection and Community for Seniors Aging with Disabilities – $25,000 – Bridges to Belonging
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in workshops to develop a social network to combat social isolation and increase participation.
Implementation of Sirona.tv for Senior Living – $24,870 – Trinity Village
The organization will purchase a device for each resident, allowing them to digitally connect to each other and to their families with ease from their long-term care room.
Virtual Games Hour – $25,000 – Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in virtual programs and recreational workshops in order to promote the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Supporting Lonely and Isolated Older Adults through Intergenerational Connections and Learning – $25,000 – Community Justice Initiatives
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in virtual and in-person sessions sharing interests and games to promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations.
Brain Connect – $25,000 – Brain Injury Association of Waterloo-Wellington
Seniors involved with the organization will host information sessions on financial literacy to promote the awareness of elder abuse among seniors.
You’re Not Alone – $21,200 – Canadian Arab Women’s Association
Seniors involved with the organization will participate in virtual and in-person sessions about storytelling, cooking and the arts to promote the social participation and inclusion of seniors.
Active Senior Nordic Ski & Walking Program – $16,111 – Waterloo Region Nordic Sports Club
The organization will purchase ski equipment for seniors so that it can continue to offer programs that are accessible to seniors, such as Nordic skiing and walking programs and a try-it program.
She Is Your Neighbour – Senior Abuse Awareness Campaign – $25,000 – Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region
Seniors involved with the organization will host information sessions on financial literacy to promote the awareness of elder abuse among seniors.
For more information, visit About the New Horizons for Seniors Program.