Seniors Benefit from Age-Friendly Grants Across B.C.

Seniors Benefit from Age-Friendly Grants Across B.C.

Seniors in 26 communities across British Columbia have benefited from grants that foster active, independent living through age-friendly assessment plans, action plans and projects. This year, the Age-Friendly Communities (AFC) program awarded a total of $524,000 in grants to support these initiatives. Among the recipients were nine Indigenous communities, each using the funding to enhance…

How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 

How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 

Are your community events consistently attended by the same small group of older adults? Expanding participation to include a larger and more diverse audience can enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of your programs.   Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 at 10:30am when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to…

How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 

How to enhance older adult participation in community programs 

Are your community events consistently attended by the same small group of older adults? Expanding participation to include a larger and more diverse audience can enhance the vibrancy and inclusivity of your programs.   Join an Age Friendly Communities’ webinar on December 4 when our panel of experts will offer strategies for municipalities to increase…

Webinar: Connecting Communities Across Generations with an Intergenerational Approach

Webinar: Connecting Communities Across Generations with an Intergenerational Approach

Intergenerational programs unite the young, old and in-between in ways that enrich participants’ lives and help address community challenges.   Join us for an engaging webinar exploring the impact of intergenerational programs. Learn how bringing together different age groups promotes mutual learning, strengthens community bonds and enhances quality of life. Our speakers will present success stories…

2024 Age-friendly Communities Grants open for application

2024 Age-friendly Communities Grants open for application

Community grant funding applications aimed at helping older adults in B.C. lead independent and active lives are now open! Local and Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities can submit applications for 2024 grants to BC Healthy Communities (BCHC) starting July 10, 2024, and closing August 26, 2024. These governments, organizations, and communities may apply for a…