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• Aberdeen Health and Community Services (Local: Brantford, ON)

  A charitable organization providing quality community-based health and support services that meet client/family needs and exceed customer expectations. We strive to provide service that enhances quality of life and is accessible to all.

• Acclaim Health (Regional: Oakville, ON)

  A charitable organization that offers a variety of health and care programs, including community support services. Our volunteers enrich the lives of frail or isolated seniors and/or adults, through support and friendship, during friendly visits or telephone conversations.

• Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

  A national partnership of organizations and individuals having interest in the field of aging. We encourage older adults to maintain and enhance their well-being and independence through a lifestyle that embraces daily physical activities.

• Age & Opportunity Inc. (Regional: Winnipeg, MB)

  A social service agency that offers, through the central office and its network of senior centres, life-enhancing services to older adults, including information, referral, counselling, education, recreation, friendly visiting, and volunteer opportunities.

• Alberta Council on Aging

  A voluntary organization of groups, individuals and agencies concerned with the process of aging. It seeks to increase understanding of the impact of aging on both individuals and society, and works for change, both social and individual, in order to enhance the participation of the elderly as active members of society.

• Alzheimer Society of Canada

  The latest information on Alzheimer Disease, care, research and Society programs to help Canadians affected by Alzheimer Disease.

  • Alzheimer Alberta
  • Alzheimer Society of B.C.
  • Calgary AB
  • Alzheimer Society of Elgin-St. Thomas
  • Ottawa-Carleton ON
  • Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
  • Alzheimer Society of Toronto
  
  
• ASK Friendship Society

  A support service for seniors who need assistance to remain living in their own homes in Vancouver, B.C. Our day centre provides transportation, lunch, social programs, and many other services to seniors who qualify for our service.

• Bernard Betel Centre for Creative Living (Local: Toronto, ON)

  A learning and wellness centre committed to maximizing the quality of life for seniors in the community and reflecting Jewish values. Services include lifelong learning, wellness, fitness, kosher Meals on Wheels, computer centre, respite care, volunteer visiting and more.

• Burlington Footnotes Senior Performing Troupe (Local: Burlington, ON)

  A seniors' dance group (men and women) dedicated to dispelling the stereotypical myths associated with aging. We demonstrate through live performances of tap, jazz and musical theatre the stamina, talent and vitality of the post-50 generation.

• Calgary Seniors' Resource Society (Local: Calgary, AB)

  The society's mission is to enhance the quality of life and human dignity of seniors, by supporting their independence through home services and community based programs.

• Canadian Alliance for Animal-Assisted Services

  The Canadian Alliance for Animal-Assisted Services endeavors to advance the current system of providing Canadians with animal-assisted services to promote abilities while improving health, quality of life, well-being, and autonomy.

• Canadian Association of Retired Persons
  
  
• Capital City Volunteers (Local: Victoria, BC)

  Provides one to one volunteer outreach services to help seniors with disabilities stay independent in their own homes in the municipality of Victoria, BC.

• Central Neighbourhood House (Local: Toronto, ON)

  CNH provides essential and innovative services to young people, seniors, new Canadians and all members of Toronto's downtown east community. It provides spaces, services and opportunities that engage all community members in enhancing their quality of life and in building healthy, inclusive neighbourhoods.

• Christie Gardens

  A nonprofit three level "continuum of care" for seniors within a traditional Christian environment which is operated by a volunteer board of directors.

• Circle Drive Place (Local: Saskatoon, SK)

  A retirement community offering seniors affordable life-lease condominium ownership and rental options, support services, abundant activities, all in a warm, caring, Christian environment.

• Community Care Haliburton County

  A nonprofit organization whose mission is to enable seniors 55+ and/or physically disabled adults 18+ to remain independent in their own homes for a longer period, and to cooperate with others in the county to create an awareness of client needs and enhance the quality of their life.

• Community Care Kawartha Lakes

  Community Care provides high quality support services throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes enabling seniors and special needs clients to remain as independent as possible in their own communities.

• Community Care Peterborough (Local: Peterborough, ON)

  Provides volunteer-based support services throughout Peterborough County and City. Services are provided to help seniors (age 60+) and adults (age 18+) with physical challenges to remain independent in their homes.

• Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS) (Local: Aurora, ON)

  A not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for seniors who choose an independent lifestyle in Ontario's York Region. CHATS has grown to be the leading provider of volunteer, homemaking and caregiver relief services for the area.

• Community Links (Regional: Halifax, NS)

  Community Links is a provincial association serving rural seniors and volunteers throughout Nova Scotia. We work to build healthy communities and enhance the quality of life for seniors through community development and volunteer action.

• Community Support Services of Niagara (Regional: Niagara, ON)

  A nonprofit agency that helps seniors and disabled adults stay in their own homes. Programs include: friendly visiting, Talk-a-Bit, home help, Meals On Wheels, Lunch Out, and transportation.

• Cornerstone Care Society (Regional: Surrey, BC)

  Cornerstone Care Society provides a full range of home care and support services to the seniors, disabled adults, and families of Delta, Surrey, White Rock and Langley. It was founded to provide services that go beyond those available from traditional home support agencies.

• Council on Aging for Lanark, Leeds and Grenville ON
  
  
• Council on Aging of Ottawa (Local: Ottawa, ON)

  The Council on Aging of Ottawa is a bilingual voluntary organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all seniors in Ottawa. It works with and for seniors in the community to voice issues and concerns to all levels of government and to the general public.

• Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors (Local: Montreal, QC)

  Provides a full range of programs and services for senior adults to help them maintain their independence and promote their quality of life.

• Downsview Services to Seniors (Local: Toronto, ON)

  A not-for-profit neighbourhood agency that provides a myriad of in-home services, events, and activities for seniors and others in the Downsview area.

• Dufferin County Community Support Services

  Assists seniors and the physically disabled to remain in their own homes by planning and coordinating support services such as Meals on Wheels, home help and maintenance, adult day program, respite, transportation, and friendly visiting.

• Edmonton Meals On Wheels

  A not-for-profit organization that relies on volunteers to provide nutritious meals that promote health, well being, and independence for elderly and housebound clients.

• Excel Society

  Serves people, with or without disabilities, who require assistance with daily living routines, accessing community resources, and/or securing and maintaining employment.

• Family Caregivers' Network Society (Regional: Victoria, BC)

  Provides support, education and information to individuals who are caregivers of adult family members or friends, who live at home or in a facility, and are frail, elderly, disabled or ill. Services include support groups, resource library, workshops, and newsletter.

• Fraser Valley Seniors' Resource Centre (Local: Abbotsford, BC)

  An umbrella organization that works together with partners to provide services, information, and support for all seniors. Its mission is to promote and protect the best interests of senior citizens in the Abbotsford, BC area.

• Good Samaritan Society (Regional: Edmonton, AB)

  The Good Samaritan Society has over 55 years of experience in providing complex/continuing care, assisted living and other specialized health and community care services in innovative and caring environments. We are committed to and constantly strive to provide a quality of care that will enable the elderly and the physically and mentally challenged to experience an optimum quality of life.

• Greater Vancouver Community Services Society

  The goals of the society are to offer and operate a comprehensive program of assistance to the elderly, the physically and developmentally disabled, and other socially disadvantaged people in the community, and to promote community involvement and cooperation.

• Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre (Local: Winnipeg, MB)

  A multi-purpose senior centre that promotes the physical, mental, social, and spiritual well being of older adults, thereby promoting independent living and participation in community life.

• Hastings Manor Foundation (Local: Belleville, ON)

  A registered charity made up of a group of volunteers dedicated to raising funds to help provide the residents of Hastings Manor with the comforts of home.

• Help the Aged (Canada) (HTAC) (International: Ottawa, ON)

  A non-denominational, nonprofit international development organization dedicated exclusively to assisting elderly people living in poverty in Canada and the developing world since 1975.

• Home and Community Support Services of GreyBruce

  A team of caring staff and volunteers who provide community based services that support independence and enhance the quality of daily life for seniors, adults and their families.

• Huron Respite Network

  Provides the opportunity for a caregiver to arrange a regular or occasional break in order to maintain balance in their lives and prevent family breakdown or crisis.

• Kerby Centre (Local: Calgary, AB)

  A seniors resource centre whose mission, to assist older people to live as well as possible for as long as possible as residents in the community, is realized through health, wellness, educational, recreational and social programs delivered by staff and volunteers.

• Lambton Elderly Outreach (Local: Wyoming ON)

  Lambton Elderly Outreach provides quality community support services to seniors over the age of 60 and disabled adults living in Lambton County. Our services include home help, diner's clubs, fitness classes, Meals on Wheels, transportation among many others.

• Manitoba Society of Seniors
  
  
• Marianhill Inc. (Local: Pembroke, ON)

  A full-service provider, specializing in geriatric care. Marianhill has evolved into a 200-bed facility, offering long-term and chronic care and provides quality care for all residents.

• Mature Dog Adoptions (Regional: Ontario)

  A unique senior-to-senior Ontario-wide program that matches seniors (and mature adopters) with senior dogs rescued from shelters (to be destroyed due to age, many from elderly owners). We recognize the mental/physical health benefits of pet ownership for seniors.

• Meals On Wheels Sudbury

  An organization committed to quality, community-based programming which enhances and promotes independence. We have a long history of delivering high quality, home-cooked meals to a variety of clients within the community.

• Memorial Society of BC (Regional: Victoria, BC)

  The Memorial Society of BC advocates on behalf of its members to keep the costs of funerals down, and monitors the funeral industry and the legislation that affects it.

• Mid-Toronto Community Services

  A not-for-profit organization that is inclusive and responsive to the needs of seniors and adults living with disabilities or illness by providing programs and services to promote healthy and independent living.

• Miriam Foundation (The) (Local: Mount Royal, QC)

  The Miriam Foundation is a not-for profit foundation that supports rehabilitative, vocational and residential services for children, adults and seniors with intellectual disabilities in Montreal, to promote their integration into society. We offer training and education to professionals and parents and publish a quarterly magazine for parents of special needs children, Exceptional Family.

• Mon Sheong Foundation

  The Mon Sheong Foundation is a Canadian registered charitable organization, dedicated to the promotion of Chinese culture, heritage, language and philosophy through caring for the elderly, encouraging the young and providing programs and services in response to the needs of our communities. In addition to a modern facility for seniors located in downtown Toronto, the foundation operates a successful heritage school, youth group and health centre.

• National Academy of Older Canadians (NAOC)

  NAOC is a society dedicated to the progressive learning, social growth and intellectual development of older Canadians.

• National Broadcast Reading Service

  A 24-hour audio newsstand that gives senior citizens and people with vision impairments access to printed media. It provides round the clock information from Canadian newspapers and magazines, and develops other forms of media (such as described video) to make them accessible.

• Nepean Seniors' Home Support

  A registered charitable organization assisting seniors to live independently through the provision of volunteer and paid services. Services include Meals on Wheels, home help, respite care, transportation to medical appointments, and more for seniors and disabled adults in the community.

• New Horizons Tower (Local: Toronto, ON)

  As a not-for-profit residence, New Horizons Tower offers various affordable long-term retirement  and assisted living accommodations as well as safe and affordable student housing and bed & breakfast services for travellers. At New Horizons Tower, we encourage our residents to live dignified and active lives while staying involved in the community.

• Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens' Organizations

  OCSCO's mission is to improve the quality of life for Ontario's seniors by encouraging seniors involvement in all aspects of society, by keeping them informed on current issues, and by focusing on programs to benefit an aging population. We are a coalition of over 120 seniors' groups as well as individuals from across Ontario. Together, we represent the concerns of over 500,000 senior citizens.

• Open Door Senior Fellowship (Local: Calgary, AB)

  The organization's mission is to provide a drop-in facility that contributes to the independence and well being of senior citizens through the provision of social, recreational and educational programs and to provide outreach services to its members and to the community at large.

• Orphaned Grandparents Association

  An informational resource centre for grandparents, grandchildren, parents and other extended family members.

• Pare Labrecque Training Centre (Regional: Sylvan Lake, AB)

  Our mission is to ensure that seniors with cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's and other diseases are treated with compassion, respect and unconditional love through all stages of their illness. We train caregivers across Alberta in the Congruent Compassionate Approach™.

• Peel Senior Link (Local: Mississauga, ON)

  Peel Senior Link is a nonprofit charitable organization established in 1991 to provide personal care and homemaking services. Its mission is to make independent living possible for senior citizens who might otherwise be expected to enter more institutional settings, such as long-term care facilities and hospitals.

• Performing Arts Lodges (PAL) Toronto (Local: Toronto, ON)
  

  PAL's mission is to offer assistance to, and create and encourage programs and services for older, disabled, or needy members and associates of Canada’s professional performing arts community in the areas of health, well-being, and affordable accommodation.

• Performing Arts Lodge (PAL) Vancouver (Local: Vancouver, BC)
  

  A not-for-profit charitable society created to provide quality affordable housing and support for seniors in the performing arts and allied professions.

• Pine Tree Senior Centre (Local: Scarborough, ON)

  Pine Tree Senior Centre was established in 1986 to provide recreational facilities for seniors in the Scarborough area, aged 55 and older. The centre is a charitable nonprofit organization, operating with the assistance of the City of Toronto, the Ontario government, and St. Margaret's in the Pines Anglican Church.

• Prince Albert & District Community Service Centre (Local: Prince Albert, SK)

  A nonprofit organization that works closely with several local agencies to provide a variety of services to the Prince Albert community, including a Seniors Transportation Program. 

• Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association (Local: Picton, ON)

  The mission of this organization is to assist older adults to live in a home environment in reasonable independence. They offer assessment and referral to a wide range of local programs designed to support seniors living independently.

• PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. (Regional: Charlottetown, PE)

  The PEI Senior Citizens’ Federation Inc. (PEISCF) is a provincial not for profit organization whose membership includes close to forty member clubs across the Island and individuals. The Federation acts as a voice for seniors and advocates for a better quality of life on their behalf.

• RAISE (Local: Kitchener, ON)

  Promotes independence and quality of life for Kitchener's older adults through the provision of home support services on a nonprofit basis.

• SAM Program (Regional: Hamilton, ON)

  The SAM Program is for adults and seniors, who reside in the community and require a therapeutic day program or whose caregivers are in need of a regular respite service. It is offered in three Hamilton community based centres.

• Santropol Roulant (Local: Montreal, QC)

  A nonprofit organization founded and run by young people in the community which brings people together across cultures and generations through an innovative meals-on-wheels service, intergenerational activities, and volunteer programs.

• Second Mile Club of Toronto

  A charitable multi-purpose social service agency, founded in 1937. We provide Community Support Services to adults 55+, disabled persons 18+ and caregivers. We offer a wide range of community-based and facility-based services to encourage individuals to maintain their independence in the community.

• Senior Link/Neighbourhood Link

  An innovative community-based agency that actively promotes people's independence and dignity. With a history of cutting edge advocacy work, Senior Link/Neighbourhood Link has served the needs of community members in Toronto for over 20 years, and successfully combines research and advocacy initiatives with responsive client-centered services.

• Seniors Computer Information Project
  
  
• Seniors Life Enhancement Centres (Local: Mississauga, ON)

  Seniors Life Enhancement Centres provide individualized social and recreational programs in a safe and encouraging environment. Centre I provides an adult day program for memory impaired and/or frail seniors. Centre II provides an adult day program for seniors with physical disabilities.

• Services to Assist Independent Living (SAIL) (Local: Gananoque, ON)

  A not-for-profit, charitable agency that provides community support services to seniors, adults with physical disabilities, and convalescents living in their own homes. SAIL, with the help of volunteers, provides services such as Meals on Wheels, escorted transportation and many other essential services to clients living in the townships of Front of Yonge, Leeds and the Thousand Islands, and the town of Gananoque.

• Silver Harbour Centre (Local: North Vancouver, BC)

  Silver Harbour Centre’s mission is to inspire and enhance the physical and mental well-being of adults 55 plus. Silver Harbour has over 70 different programs and activities designed to keep seniors active, stay mentally fit, develop creativity and make new friends. They also offer a number of helpful services including meals and refreshments, legal advice, friendly visiting and more.

• Smile Theatre (Regional: Toronto, ON)
  

  Dedicated to performing musical theatre productions for senior citizens throughout Ontario. We have toured the province for over thirty years and perform for thousands of seniors every season in residences, activity centre, care facilities and hospitals.

• South Granville Seniors Centre

  The South Granville Seniors Friendship Centre Society provides programs and services to promote healthy and independent life styles for seniors in the South Granville and Fairview districts and the surrounding communities of Vancouver.

• Spruce Hill Lodge (Local: South Porcupine, ON)

  Spruce Hill Lodge in a nonprofit charitable organization. Our mandate is to provide affordable accommodations in a friendly, safe and supportive atmosphere to a community of senior citizens wishing to live independently. Our mission statement is "We provide quality living for Seniors in our Community".

• St. Hilda's Towers

  St. Hilda's Towers is a senior citizen complex of three towers in the Dufferin - Eglinton district of Metropolitan Toronto. In addition to residential care, it provides, services and programs to residents. St. Hilda's Towers operates as a Supportive Housing facility under the Long-term Care Division of the Ministry of Health and the Lewis Garnsworthy Residence is a Ministry of Housing facility.

• St. Paul's L'Amoreaux Centre (Local: Scarborough, ON)

  A caring, client-focused, not for profit organization, this group is dedicated to improving the quality of life of seniors by providing services and housing in an accessible, professional and progressive manner. St. Paul's offers seniors' housing, community services and recreational programs for residents and community clients.

• St. Vincent's Nursing Home (Local: Halifax, NS)

  A private, not-for-profit nursing home with a mission to provide quality care and services in a home-like atmosphere. The health professionals at Saint Vincent's provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to residents to help them achieve a sense of well-being and security.

• Stratford Meals on Wheels & Neighbourly Services

  A non-profit home support service agency that uses volunteers to provide a variety of services which assist senior citizens and adults with disabilities living independently in the community.

• Victoria Target Theatre Society (Local: Victoria, BC)
  

  Founded in 1986, Target Theatre has grown from a group of senior citizens interested in the performing arts into an active theatre company of mature actors playing their part as advocates for the elderly. Using drama as a teaching tool, this troupe performs for health care professionals and lay care givers, students and the public.

• Victorian Order of Nurses Halton

  VON Halton, a registered charity, offers high quality, client-focused community health and support services. VON's core values - respect, participation, responsiveness, courage - have guided service delivery since 1930. As an accredited health care organization, VON Halton is committed to meeting rapidly changing social and health care needs.

• Victorian Order of Nurses Hastings, Northumberland, Prince Edward Island

  A branch of VON Canada, a national nonprofit voluntary health care organization which addresses the health needs of people in their community. Services include visiting nursing, foot care clinics, PSW/Homemaking as well as community support programs including Meals on Wheels, Adult Day, Friendly Visiting, SMART and Transportation.

• Victorian Order of Nurses Peel

  VON Peel, a not-for-profit organization, provides high-quality, community health and human care programs and services through the specialized care and support of Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Personal Support Workers, Home Support Workers and Volunteers who live and work in the Region of Peel.

• Villa Charities (Local: Toronto, ON)

  In addition to providing culturally sensitive care for the elderly, the Villa Charities family of organizations is also committed to assisting individuals with developmental disabilities and has a mandate of encouraging community participation through fitness, culture and the arts.

• VoicePrint Canada (National: Calgary, AB)

  VoicePrint Canada brings the latest news, information and entertainment from Canada's top newspapers and magazines, to millions of Canadians who for whatever reason are blind, literacy-challenged, or have limited access to newspapers. Volunteer readers and producers create top-notch, in-depth news and information shows that are broadcast nation-wide. VoicePrint Canada is breaking the information barrier.

• Sunshine Centres for Seniors (Local: Toronto, ON)

  Our mission is to seek out isolated and frail seniors who because of age disability, poverty, family and/or community disintegration need to be connected with a supportive community. Programs are designed to engage these at-risk seniors in a series of social/recreational/health promotion programs which provide stimulation and enjoyment while encouraging mutual support to enhance their physical/cognitive/emotional well being and thereby support independent living.

• Victorian Order of Nurses - Greater Halifax Branch (Local: Halifax, NS)

  VON of Greater Halifax is a charitable, non-profit organization providing client-centred community health and support services. Founded in 1897, a range of services are offered by staff and volunteers to encourage individuals to maintain their independence in the community.

• Volunteer Grandparents (Local: Burnaby, BC)

  Volunteer Grandparents endeavours to support and encourage multigenerational relationships and the concept of the extended family. Our mission is to "bridge and enrich the generations" by fostering intergenerational understanding, communication and cooperation between the generations. Volunteer Grandparents provides two main programs: the Family Match Program and the School Grandparent Program.

• West Toronto Support Services (WTSS) (Local: Toronto, ON)

  West Toronto Support Services is a community not-for-profit organization that provides practical assistance and social support to seniors and their caregivers living in our community. Our services include PSWs, Meals on Wheels, Foot Care, Transportation to appointments and shopping.

• White Rock Come Share Society (Local: White Rock & Surrey, BC)

  The White Rock Come Share Society is committed to assisting seniors to achieve as much independence as possible and remain living at home. Come Share operates two adult day centers that offer therapeutic programs that are designed to meet individual levels of independence. While seniors enjoy a day at Come Share, caregivers enjoy a day of respite.

• Yaletown House

  A leading intermediate care facility located in Vancouver's Yaletown district. We provide 24 hour care in a safe and comfortable home environment to 130 elderly residents who have advanced long-term health problems. Our services include: specialized supportive nursing care, nutrition services, social work assistance, and extensive therapeutic programming In addition, Yaletown House has a Special Care Unit for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or similar forms of dementia.

• Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care (Local: Scarborough, Markham & Mississauga, ON)

  With roots in the Chinese culture, and a deep respect for seniors, Yee Hong's four centres provide the highest quality of ethnically and linguistically appropriate services to seniors of various backgrounds. Through these services and community building, we strive to enable seniors at various stages of their golden years to live their lives to the fullest, in the healthiest, most independent and dignified way.

• YWCA Hamilton

  Serving the community for 115 years, YWCA Hamilton is a leading, charitable, nonprofit, community organization providing high quality, affordable programs, social services, volunteer leadership and education for women and their families. The YWCA operates two Seniors' Active Living Centres and serves over 6,500 retired women and men aged 55+.

• Mel Jr. & Marty Zajac Foundation

  Builds adaptable seniors' and special needs housing that incorporates intergenerational programs which allow children and seniors to interact in mutually beneficial shared activities, and promote a sense of community.

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