The United Way of Thunder Bay recently received $117,000 in funding to help address the urgent needs of seniors affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program, the dollars will support the delivery of a range of community services by organizations across Northwestern Ontario.
Eligible organizations include those working with senior and Indigenous Elder populations, including meeting basic needs, reducing social isolation, addressing food security, and transportation.
Eligible nonprofit organizations are invited to apply for projects and programs that provide immediate benefit to vulnerable seniors and elders (aged 55-plus) affected by the pandemic, including their caregivers. Projects may include:
• the purchase/distribution of tangible goods (e.g. food, cleaning or hygiene products);
• activities to reduce social isolation and/or address mental and emotional health; or
• actions to meet other urgent needs not addressed by other programs in place.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, May 7, and the funding will flow on or before May 15. The application and instructions for applying are posted on the United Way of Thunder Bay website at: uwaytbay.ca
