Ontario invests in services and activities helping seniors stay active and socially connected.
CALEDON – Today, MPP Sylvia Jones announced that Caledon Community Services received a $25,000 Seniors Community Grant to provide respite care for older adults and support for caregivers.
“The Seniors Community Grant aims to remove financial barriers and provide a steady, caring connection for individuals across Ontario,” said Sylvia Jones, MPP for Dufferin-Caledon. “This project will ensure that our community’s seniors and their caregivers feel supported, while promoting their capacity to age in place here at home.”
“Caregiver stress and burnout is very real,” said Geraldine Aguiar, Chief Executive Officer of Caledon Community Services. “This critical funding will provide respite subsidy support to seniors and their caregivers in our community, helping older adults remain safe, independent, and connected in their own homes. The subsidy will reduce financial barriers to accessing short-term respite services, giving caregivers essential relief while ensuring seniors receive consistent, compassionate care.”
The Ontario government is investing up to $7 million for more than 320 Seniors Community Grants helping seniors stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home and in their communities.”
“The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “We are pleased to provide investments for so many services and activities that bring seniors together, learn new skills, get fit, and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.”
Up to $25,000 per project is invested in local services, activities and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.
The Seniors Community Grants is a unique Ontario government grant designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.
Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $40 million dollars in over 2,100 Seniors Community Grants.
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