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CANADA | Jun 02, 2023
[Impact Story] GrandPals Program Spotlight
Program SpotlightFrom Pen to HeartA big thank you to Baycrest for writing and sharing this story. Since February 13, 2023 GrandPals living at Baycrest’s long term care home have been connecting with two Grade 5 classes at St. Margaret Catholic Elementary School. The GrandPals Program began with bi
READ MOREUnited Way Healthy Aging connects B.C.’s seniors through the Digital Learning Pilot Project
Burnaby, B.C. – United Way Healthy Aging launched the year-long Digital Learning Pilot Project that aims to increase digital literacy among seniors and older adults in British Columbia.
When the pa
Government of Canada Launches Call for Innovative Concepts to Prevent and Eliminate Homelessness
Originally published on Charity Village.
The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, Ahmed Hussen, launched a call for concepts for innovative projects to prevent and eliminate homele
Launch of United Way's Navigation and Peer Support Program!
United Way Healthy Aging recently launched the Navigation and Peer Support Program, a new initiative designed to help seniors and Elders across B.C. access support services.
With funding provided fro
Apply to become a member of the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is launching an open Call for Applications for the Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS). The mandate of the ACCS is to engage in meaningful dialogue wit
Non-Profit Organizations and Volunteering Satellite Account: Human Resources Module, 2010 to 2019
Original article and associated charts available at: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/210430/dq210430d-eng.htm
In 2019, non-profit organizations (NPOs)—serving households, busi
Radio Segment: Spotlight on how to support seniors who want to age in place, and the Oasis Senior Supportive Living program - May 11th 2021
From The Current (CBC) for May 11, 2021
We take a look inside the growing movement of naturally occurring retirement communities, or NORCs. Christine McMillan, 91, tells us about how she started the
Older and Wiser: When it comes to vaccines, let's stick to the program
This article was published as an Older & Wiser column in the North Shore News on May 1, 2021:
Over the last few months, Canada has been rolling out the vaccination program for its citizens across
Safer Online Banking and E-commerce
Payment apps, e-commerce and online banking make handling money incredibly easy, but they also make your financial information incredibly easy to steal. Here’s how to stay safe.
*Please note that
Connecting Youth with Older Adults Through Technology
The need for technology to connect older adults with family and friends came into sharper focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent collaboration between CTAAN the School District No. 57 (Prince Ge
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