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The Province is handing out money to seniors programs in Bruce and Huron.
The Colpoy’s Bay Women’s Institute, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Saugeen Lawn Bowling Club, and The Bluffs at Huron are sharing over 25 thousand dollars ($25,060) in grant funding from the Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility.
In a news release, the Province says they are investing up to $4.5 million through the Seniors Community Grant Program to support over 180 diverse community projects that will enable older adults to stay connected with their communities from the safety of their home.
The Colpoy’s Bay Women’s Institute is receiving $2,150 for a project that will deliver a series of virtual information sessions to learn and ask questions about COVID-19 and health targeting rural remote seniors which will increase community engagement, reduce social isolation and increase mental health.
She announced two Grey-Bruce projects will receive Ministry of Seniors and Accessibility grants in a Feb. 18 news release. The Bluffs at Huron, an adult living…
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Last Updated: Feb 19, 2021 7:38 AM
Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker says three local organizations have received a total of $18,999 through the Seniors Community Grant Program.
Walker announced the following grants through the program:
Colpoy’s Bay Women’s Institute received $2,150 for a project that will deliver a series of virtual information sessions to learn and ask questions about COVID-19 and health. It aims to increase community engagement, reduce social isolation and increase mental health.
The Town of Hanover received $6,489 for a project that will allow the Hanover Age Friendly Committee to produce, print and distribute an easy-to-read comprehensive booklet containing local and regional content with a focus on local older adult programs, agencies, support and services increasing access to information which was identified as a priority in the Age-Friendly Plan.