Support for seniors announced

Support for seniors announced

Mississauga will soon have new opportunities to be active, involved and engaged, thanks to funding announced by MP Wladyslaw Lizon (Mississauga East-Cooksville).

The Filipino Seniors of Mississauga is receiving $25,000 for their Active Seniors in a Vibrant Community project from the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

Lizon announced the funding to a very pleased group of attendees during the Filipino Seniors of Mississauga monthly meeting on Saturday afternoon, February 28th.

“Seniors provide incredible experience and abilities to our society and the economy, and our Government recognizes their valuable contribution,” said MP Lizon.  “By supporting New Horizons for Seniors Program projects, we are acting to ensure that seniors maintain a good quality of life and continue to be active members of their communities.”

The Filipino Seniors of Mississauga, through their Active Seniors in a Vibrant Community project, will conduct new project activities such as line dancing, fitness classes and computer classes.  The goal of the project is a focus towards keeping Seniors active and engaged.

Quick Facts

Under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), up to $25,000 in grant funding can be provided to eligible organizations for community-based projects that are led or inspired by seniors.

Since 2006, the NHSP has funded more than 13,000 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada.

Economic Action Plan 2014 increased funding for the NHSP by $5 million per year, for a total of $50 million provided to this program annually.

Minister Wong launched the Government of Canada Action for Seniors report in September 2014. The report is a new information resource highlighting federal programs and services that can be accessed by seniors, their families and caregivers. It was created in collaboration with more than 22 federal departments and agencies.
The report can be found on Canada.ca/Seniors

“Our Government is proud to support seniors in communities across Canada through lowering taxes and investing in meaningful initiatives such as the New Horizons for Seniors Program. Through partnering with organizations, we can help to keep seniors active, engaged and informed,” said The Honourable Alice Wong, Minister of State (Seniors).

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