Ontario Investing in Seniors’ Programs in Niagara
June 25, 2024
Fonthill – Today, Sam Oosterhoff, MPP for Niagara West, joined Daisy Wai, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, announcing that the Ontario government is investing in seniors by funding Seniors Community Grants across the province, including $56,650 for seniors’ programs in Niagara.
Recipients of the grants in Niagara include the Town of Pelham, with a grant of $25,000; Township of West Lincoln, with a grant of $20,970; Town of Lincoln, with a grant of $5,450, and Welland Public Library, with a grant of $5,230.
On a regional tour of Niagara, the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and MPP Oosterhoff were joined by Frank Campion, Mayor of the City of Welland, and Julianne Brunet, CEO of the Welland Public Library, in Welland; Marvin Junkin, Mayor of the Town of Pelham, and regional councillor, Diana Huson, at the Meridian Community Centre in Fonthill, and Cheryl Ganann, Mayor of the Township of West Lincoln, and regional councillor, Albert Witteveen, at the West Lincoln Community Centre in Smithville, to announce the provincial funding.
Seniors Community Grants help seniors stay safe, fit, active, healthy and socially connected, in their community and close to home.
“These investments make a big difference in the lives of older adults here in Niagara,” said MPP Oosterhoff.
“Staying connected close to home and safely taking part in local programs allows seniors to keep active with friends, family and the community.”
“I was happy to join MPP Oosterhoff in Niagara today as our government announced over $56,650 in support for four recipients of the Seniors Community Grant across the region,” said Daisy Wai, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility.
“This critical funding from the province helps local groups and organizations empower seniors to be active and connected to family and friends in their own communities.”
“I have witnessed the incredible physical and mental health benefits that seniors’ programming has for older adults in our community,” said Cheryl Ganann, Mayor of the Township of West Lincoln.
These programs provide a means of social connection and community engagement, igniting creativity and empowering independence. In West Lincoln, our strategic vision is to be a safe, engaged and vibrant municipality that fosters connections, opportunities and a strong sense of community. This funding will go a long way towards achieving this vision.”
“The Welland Public Library is thrilled to be awarded funding through a Seniors Community Grant for our seniors’ concert series,” said Julianne Brunet, Chief Executive Officer of the Welland Public Library.
“We are thankful for this great opportunity to further our goal of providing a platform for local seniors to showcase their musical talents and a unique opportunity for the Welland community to join in listening, engaging, and connecting with one another.”
“Seniors Community Grants are keeping our seniors fit, active, healthy and socially connected close to home, in their communities,” said Hon. 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 invested over $22 million dollars in over 1,240 Seniors Community Grant projects across the province.