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CANADA | Dec 04, 2025

[Impact Story] Elizabeth's story (Volunteer Cowichan Better at Home)

After years of keeping the world out, Elizabeth finally welcomed life back in thanks to Better at Home.Elizabeth first joined Better at Home through Volunteer Cowichan in Duncan, BC, in 2021, receiving grocery deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, she preferred volunteers leave items

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[Research Study] The Impact of Climate Change on Older Adults' Mental Health in BC

How climate change and climate-related weather events such as wildfires, floods, and extreme heat are impacting older adults' mental health in BC

[News] Five fall activities for older adults to boost well-being

Fall activities are not just seasonal fun, they can also support healthy aging in fall by boosting physical health, mental sharpness, and emotional well-being.

[News] Finalists for 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

AGE-WELL is pleased to announce three finalists for the 2025 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Implementing Change

[News] Ongoing support, services benefit adults with mental-health issues

Adults living with mental-health challenges will continue to have access to low- or no-cost counselling services to help them get well.

[Pilot Project] Respite for ALL

This program is designed to support working caregivers who face affordability challenges by offering 10 hours of free home-based respite.

[News] New income tax reporting requirements for nonprofits

The Department of Finance Canada released draft legislation for previously announced tax measures that will change the way in which nonprofits report to the government in 2026.

[Survey Release] Long-term Sustainability of Canadian Charities

Charities are concerned about their long-term sustainability and 37% of charities do not have a formal succession plan for executive leadership positions.

[News] Lifelong learning opportunities for older adults

From discovering a new hobby to deepening your knowledge in a favourite subject, there are endless ways to keep learning at any age.

[Survey] Nonprofit funding data needs assessment

Imagine Canada and the Grant Connect team are building a new, data-driven platform to better understand the flow of funding in Canada so they can identify trends, opportunities, and inequities.

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