More than $160,000 in federal funding will be invested in eight community-based projects in Delta.
Earlier this week, Delta MP Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, on behalf of Canada’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte, announced the funding for programs that will help seniors stay active, informed and socially connected in their community. This funding was awarded through the New Horizons for Seniors Program’s (NHSP) recent call for proposals for community-based projects.
Organizations that will receive funding in Delta include Northcrest Care Centre, the City of Delta, Delta Gymnastics Society, Delta Earthwise Society, ElderCollege Delta Society, Ladner Lawn Bowling Club, Ladner Legion and Tsawwassen’s Tunnel Town Curling Club.
“Here in Delta, seniors enrich and contribute greatly to our community,” said Qualtrough. “I am thrilled to have eight projects funded through the New Horizons for Seniors Program in North Delta, Ladner and Tsawwassen. Year after year, our government delivers on its promise to create a wide range of opportunities for seniors across Canada so they can participate in meaningful activities that nurture their personal growth and foster community engagement.”
This year, the Government of Canada increased its investment in the New Horizons for Seniors Program to $60.8 million, funding over 3,000 community-based projects to support seniors across the country.
