Programs and Initiatives
Programs and Initiatives profiled on Healthy Aging CORE provide examples of the important work being done by local, provincial, and national organizations and the value of these programs and initiatives in promoting health and well-being and fostering resilience for older adults seniors. CORE members can add their program for older adults to this list and update their posts when they have new information! Click "+ New Program" in top right to get started.
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Calgary Dollars
What is Calgary Dollars?Calgary Dollars (C$) is a local and complementary currency, operated by the Arusha Centre. This means Calgary Dollars are only used in Calgary, and can be used to help purchase
Free Tax Clinics for Seniors (2023) - Unison
Income tax volunteers are available to help fill in tax returns for seniors 55+ and AISH clientsIncome limit: $35,000 per year for single or $45,000 per year for a couplePlease note: We do not prepar
Seniors Wellbeing & Engagement Program
With the aging population in African descent communities continuing to grow, the need for initiatives that support seniors in the community is a priority for the Africa Centre. Africa Centre identifie
PaRx (A Prescription for Nature)
PaRx is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, driven by health-care professionals who want to improve their patients’ health by connecting them to nature. Featuring practical resources like qui
CPA Alberta Tax Preparation Program
The Tax Preparation Program was established in 1973. At that time, tax clinics were introduced as a public service with three pilot tax clinics being held. From mid-March to mid-April, volunteers visi
Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit (TRAB)
The Temporary Rent Assistance Benefit provides a modest subsidy for working households with low income or those between jobs.
Support is intended to help eligible tenants afford their rent while they
Free Will Clinic at Kerby Centre
MONTHLY FREE WILL CLINIC
Get your Will, Enduring Power of Attorney & Personal Directive documents done for FREE
Do you meet the criteria below?
Single income: <$35000, Couple: < $45000 a
Thriving Non-Profits
Thriving Non-Profits is a learning program developed by non-profit leaders for non-profit leaders. The program transforms financially challenged organizations into financially powerful agents of chang
Community Initiatives for Immigrant Seniors Program (CISP)
Designed to help senior immigrants and refugees adapt to life in Canada, this year-round program provides free life-skills classes, computer classes, fitness programs, and social activities for adults
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