The Ontario government has provided a total of $88,306 in funding for three Peterborough-area organizations to keep seniors connected.
Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith announced on Wednesday (December 22) that Hospice Peterborough is receiving $24,874, Activity Haven Senior Centre is receiving $24,255, and Curve Lake First Nation is receiving $14,177.
“These investments make a big difference in the lives of Ontario’s older adults here in Peterborough-Kawartha,” Smith says in a media release. “Staying connected close to home and safely taking part in local life lets our seniors keep active with friends, family and the community.”
The funding comes from the province’s Seniors Community Grant Program, which is intended to address social isolation and help older adults stay healthy, safe, and engaged in their communities.
The program provides grants from $1,000 to $25,000 to help community organizations provide opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism, and community engagement for older adults, from the safety of their homes or other safe environments.
The senior population is the province’s fastest-growing demographic. By 2023, there will be three million Ontarians over the age of 65.
