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Gibson Centre, CONTACT Community Services benefit from Seniors Grant

July 18, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Gibson Cultural Centre and CONTACT Community Services are among the recipients in Simcoe-Grey to benefit from Seniors Community Grants.

The Ontario government is allocating $90,000 to four projects that will help seniors stay safe, fit, active, healthy, and socially connected across the region.

CONTACT Community Services is receiving a grant of $24,744. The Gibson Cultural Centre is receiving $13,065.

Also receiving funds are the Collingwood Leisure Time Club, with $25,000 being awarded, and the Wasaga Beach Public Library, which will be receiving $23,131.

“These investments make a big difference in the lives of Ontario’s older adults here in Simcoe–Grey,” said Simcoe–Grey MPP Brian Saunderson. “Staying connected close to home and safely taking part in local life lets our seniors keep active with friends, family and the community.”

The grants are part of the 280 Seniors Community Grants being given out across Ontario this year.

“Seniors Community Grants are keeping our seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected close to home, in their communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Our government is proud to invest in these projects with local organizations to meet the needs of seniors, provide the supports seniors need and deserve that also help to battle social isolation.”

Since 2018, Ontario has funded over 1,500 community-based projects and invested almost $28 million dollars in Seniors Community Grants that have kept seniors fit, active, healthy and connected while helping to end social isolation and combat ageism.

The Seniors Community Grants Program provides funding ranging from $1,000 up to $25,000 for local projects.

Seniors are Ontario’s fastest growing demographic.

By 2023, there will be 3 million Ontarians over the age of 65.

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