MPP John Jordan Announces Seniors Community Grants in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Press Release – MPP John Jordan, Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston

Today, MPP John Jordan announced that eight organizations and municipalities in Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston have received a Seniors Community Grant.

“These investments make a huge difference in the lives of older adults in our local communities,” said MPP Jordan. “This funding will reduce barriers to participation and will enhance the health, well-being and social connection with friends, family and the community.”

The following recipients will receive funding:

• Kennebec Area Seniors – $9,950 for its Kennebec Area Seniors Revitalization program
• Smiths Falls Curling Club – $22,950 for its Golden Years Together wellness program
• Mississippi Valley Textile Museum – $4,836 for its Senior Mentoring: Preserving Heritage Craft for senior weavers
• Township of Beckwith – $7,070 for its Thrive 55+: Empowering Beckwith Seniors program
• North Frontenac – $21,197 for its Improving Technology at Community Facilities to Enhance Senior Engagement
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 in Perth – $16,725 for its Veteran Memory Project
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 425 in Sharbot Lake – $16,630 for its Seniors and Veterans Activities
• Smiths Falls Community Band – $9,975 for its Increased Community Impact Project

“The Royal Canadian Legion, (Br.244) Perth-Upon-Tay is thrilled to have secured financial assistance for our Veteran Video Project.  Provincial funding of $16,725, through the Seniors Community Grant Program, will help us honour our local veterans by capturing some of their stories on video,” said Ivan Cole, Legion President. “These firsthand accounts of Canadian Military service will become an enduring record of sacrifice and resilience, beyond facts and dates, showing what deployment, training, camaraderie, and homecoming truly mean. The funding comes as the Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th Anniversary of serving Veterans and their communities across this great country.”

“The Township of North Frontenac is delighted that the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility shares our concerns about employing technology in our community facilities to enhance senior engagement and thanks them for their on-going support and generous Seniors Community Grant Program funding,” said Gerry Lichty, Mayor of North Frontenac.

“We are incredibly grateful for this funding, which allows us to offer programs that support the health, well-being, and social connections of seniors while bringing our community together,” added Nicole Dunn, President, Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club.

The Ontario government is investing up to $7 million for more than 320 Seniors Community Grants helping seniors and stay fit, active, healthy and socially connected, close to home and in their communities.

“The Seniors Community Grants Program is a great example of how our government is working for local communities,” said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “We are pleased to provide investments for so many services and activities that bring seniors together, learn new skills, get fit, and stay connected to their neighbours and friends.”

Up to $25,000 per project is invested in local services, activities and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement. The Seniors Community Grants is a unique Ontario government grant designed to reduce social isolation, fight ageism and create positive connections.

Since 2018, Ontario has invested more than $40 million dollars in over 2,100 Seniors Community Grants.