TORONTO – The Ontario government is recognizing 22 exceptional seniors with the 2024 Ontario Senior Achievement Award for their outstanding contributions to the province and their communities. The 2024 recipients have made lasting impacts through volunteerism, charitable fundraising and advocacy around the province. “I am delighted to have this opportunity to acknowledge the work of 22 impressive Ontario seniors who have done …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $7 million to protect seniors and older adults by supporting over 330 community projects that help them to stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected. The Seniors Community Grant Program (SCGP) is designed to help seniors increase independence, reduce social isolation and create positive connections. It is being delivered alongside a suite of supports …
TORONTO – The Ontario government is investing in 37 projects through the EnAbling Change Program and Inclusive Community Grants Program that will help make communities across the province accessible to people of all ages and abilities. “Funding community initiatives that promote and increase accessibility and inclusivity is a vital step toward ensuring that every person, regardless of their abilities, can fully enjoy and participate in our …
TORONTO — Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program which supports local community groups and not-for-profit organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. “Our government is committed to improving the well-being of Ontario’s seniors by providing learning opportunities and social and physical activities in their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $740,000 to improve accessibility and support people of all ages and abilities throughout the province. Through the Inclusive Community Grants Program, 20 projects will receive funding to improve community life for older Ontarians and people with disabilities. “Inclusive communities are important because they help people with disabilities and seniors participate in community life …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing close to $925,000 in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northwestern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today and they remain at the heart of our communities in every corner of the …
TORONTO— The Ontario government is investing more than $1.6 million in seniors services and activities to help more seniors in Northeastern Ontario stay fit, active, healthy, and social connected in their communities and closer to home. “Seniors helped build the Ontario we’re proud to live in today,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “When we invest in our …
QUEEN’S PARK —The Ontario government is expanding access to services and activities for seniors through a call for proposals for new Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs. These programs provide social, cultural, learning, and recreational opportunities for seniors to stay fit, healthy and connected in their communities. “Seniors Active Living Centres improve the lives of Ontario’s seniors,’’ said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing up to $6 million through the Seniors Community Grant Program to support 282 community projects that help seniors and older adults stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home. “The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors …
TORONTO — The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. On August 1, 2024, the annual income eligibility thresholds for the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program will be increased for …
