“DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $66,597 FOR NEW PROJECTS TO BENEFIT SENIORS”

LINDSAY: Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced $66,597 in funding for three projects through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

The new projects are as follows:

Kawartha Lakes Food Source / funding in the amount of $24,642
Community Care of Lindsay / funding in the amount of $24,000
Community Care of Haliburton County / funding in the amount of $17,955

“Canada’s new Government is committed to enhancing the social well-being of seniors in communities by encouraging them to share their skills, wisdom and experience,” said Devolin. “Projects, like the ones I’ve had the pleasure of announcing today, help reduce the risk of social isolation among older adults by promoting their ongoing involvement in the community.”

“The staff and volunteers of each of the successful applicants should be commended for their hard work in the communities they serve as this area is a better place because of them,” stated Devolin. “I would also like to congratulate Roberta Sommerville of the Kawartha Lakes Food Source; Valmay Barkey of Community Care of Kawartha Lakes and Donna MacDonald of Community Care of Haliburton County for their leadership and service to improving the quality of life for our seniors.”

NHSP provides grants to support a range of community-based projects across Canada that encourage seniors to contribute to their communities through social participation and active living. Projects support broad national objectives and regional priorities.

For more information on the Government of Canada’s NHSP, visit their Web site at www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP

(705) 324-2400 or 1-866-688-9881

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