August 4, 2022 – Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has helped millions of Canadians, including seniors, by providing them with COVID-19 related supports and benefits. As Canada emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government will continue to support community organizations that make a difference and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and involved in their communities.

Today, Viviane Lapointe Member of Parliament for Sudbury, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Seniors, the Honourable Kamal Khera, announced an investment of $154,331 for 9 community-based projects in Sudbury. These projects will empower seniors in their community and provide them with the programs and support they deserve. This funding was awarded through the most recent call for proposals for community-based projects through the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

Successful projects include:

•  $12,500 for Dnipro/Veselka Cultural & Educational Society for Ukrainian Cultural Mentorship
• $24,914 for Finlandia Village for the Kotopiha Garden Initiative
• $22,667 for Independent Living Sudbury Manitoulin for the ‘Alliance to Prevent Elder and Financial Abuse’ program
• $5,000 for Pioneer Manor for their Pollinator Park
• $25,000 for the Sudbury Performance Group for their Seniors Music Mentorship
• $10,000 for the Sudbury Women’s Centre for their Life Story Exercises
• $4,650 for the Ukrainian Centre for a replacement Dough Sheeter
• $24,600 for Volunteer Sudbury for their Seniors Give Back program and;
• $25,000 for the Walden Seniors and Pensioners for the replacement of their old tools

New Horizons for Seniors provides grants to organizations that support seniors and connect them with their communities.

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“Every year, the New Horizons for Seniors Program makes a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors across Canada. I am thrilled that we are funding thousands of projects across the country focused on improving the quality of life of seniors. These projects will help seniors fight social isolation, will combat seniors fraud, and will support healthy aging in an inclusive and accessible environment. By supporting these community-based projects we are taking action to ensure that seniors are empowered and have a strong presence in their communities.” – Minister of Seniors, Kamal Khera

“Through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, the Government of Canada is providing a wide range of opportunities for seniors in Sudbury to participate in meaningful activities that nurture their personal growth and foster community vitality.” – Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament Sudbury

"The goal of our project is to create a committee of older adults who will become active within the community on a year-round basis that will work with younger generations and teach them the music and singing. We are fortunate enough that music bonds generational gaps and ensures that older adults can connect and create with emerging artists as both mentors and peers. We are grateful for the funding through the New Horizons for Seniors program to be able to put together this committee.” – Mark Mannisto, Founder and President of Sudbury Performance Group