Claude DeBellefeuille, Member of Parliament for Salaberry-Suroît, has announced that seven organizations in the riding will share more than $124,000 as part of the New Horizons for Seniors Program.           

"My office worked hard with the organizations to propose the best projects. This money will be used for projects that are close to my heart, such as modernizing equipment at the Cercle des Fermières de Saint-Polycarpe. Now that the funds have been confirmed, I hope that many seniors will take advantage of them. There will be new facilities all over the region. Now is the time to make the most of these activities and new facilities close to home!»

NHSP 2023-2024: call for community projects now open

MNA Claude DeBellefeuille adds that the NHSP call for projects for the year 2023-2024 is now open. Applicants have until September 14, 2023 to submit their applications."I'd like as many organizations as possible to submit projects, these are such important projects for our seniors.My office offers assistance in putting together a good file," says Ms. DeBellefeuille.

Here's a reminder of the eligibility criteria:

-Promote volunteerism among seniors and other generations;

-Involve seniors in the community as mentors to others;
-Increase awareness of elder abuse,

including financial abuse;
-Support seniors' social participation and inclusion;

-Provide capital assistance for new or existing community projects or programs for seniors.

For more information on the program and to apply, follow this link: https://www.canada.ca/fr/emploi-developpement social/services/financing/new-horizons-aines-community-projects-2023.html.