Chipman, New Brunswick, May 23, 2012 — Seniors in Chipman will soon have new opportunities to volunteer, mentor younger generations and participate in community activities thanks to funding through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).
The Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, Minister for the Atlantic Gateway and Member of Parliament for Fredericton, made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).
“The Government of Canada recognizes the diversity of skills, knowledge and experience seniors contribute to our society and the economy,” said Minister Ashfield. “Through initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program, we are taking action to ensure that seniors maintain a high quality of life and continue as active, participating members of their communities.”
The Chipman Youth Centre will receive over $20,000 to help seniors and youth create life biographies and participate in numerous social activities such as swimming, bowling, reading and cooking. The Government of Canada is investing $35.6 million in almost 2 000 community-based projects across Canada as part of the 2011–2012 call for proposals.
The NHSP continues to support seniors through a new call for proposals for community-based projects that launched on May 8 and will close on June 29, 2012, for all of Canada, except Quebec. For more information, please visit: www.hrsdc.gc.ca/seniors.
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New Horizons for Seniors Program
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 experience to the benefit of others.
The 2011–2012 community-based projects call for proposals ran from June 20, 2011, to September 16, 2011. Projects can receive up to $25,000 in funding and must address one or more of the program’s five objectives: volunteering, mentoring, expanding awareness of elder abuse, social participation and capital assistance.
Since its beginning, the Program has funded more than 10 400 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.
