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New Horizons for Seniors Program (where does the VBGA fit? (library…
New Horizons for Seniors Program
goals
empowering seniors
encouraging sharing knowledge, skills, and experience w/ others in community
enhancing seniors' social/community well-being
objectives
volunteerism (intergenerational)
mentorship (=engagement)
awareness of elder abuse
social participation and inclusion
capital assistance -
new and existing
community projects/programs
emphasis on NEW programs in BC stream
projects led or inspired by seniors making a difference in the lives of others and their communities
funding streams
community-based grants
up to $5,000
up to $25,000 per project up to 1 year
Pan-Canadian projects
up to $750,000 for up to 3 years
application steps
deadline: June 15, 2018
, 11:59 PM (PST)
probably apply
next year
salaries
can be up to
25%
of request
funding for
projects encouraging seniors playing a role in their communities by volunteering, participating in, and leading community activies
organizations to make necessary modifications or repairs to existing facilities, or purchase/replace equipment and furnishings to enable programs/activities for seniors
ideal projects being funded
seniors' led or inspired
- must be involved in the project's
development and/or implementation
in a meaningful way
NOT sufficient = organization proposing to carry out an activity then recruiting seniors; consulting w/ seniors to develop a project of benefit to them
benefit
broad clientele
addresses a
need or area of concern
in community
lasting impact
on communities
collaboration
and
partnerships
effective, efficient
use of resources
bonus points:
reaching a new group of seniors, especially vulnerable
marginalized
target groups
focus on
diversity
using
volunteerism
to increase organization's capacity
recurring activities also eligible (the project can last >1 year - need to be able to demonstrate success after 1 year though)
similar initiatives
Earthwise Seniors Community Program
Garden Buddies program
received the New Horizons grant in 2017
Sharing Farm Society
Greenhouse Social Club
"Cross culture intergenerational organic gardening for food bank and community meals"
Sasamat Outdoor Centre
The Alder's Club
"Outdoor education: plants, birds, FN lore, yoga, meditation
BC Forest Discovery Centre
pollinator conservation, teaching garden, bee santuary
intergenerational volunteers built and maintain 2.5 acre bee garden
similar grants
United Way of the Lower Mainland
Seniors Active Aging
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Active Aging BC
similar local recipients from previous years
Earthwise: Garden Buddies
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Carnegie Community Centre Association: Seniors Teaching Garden
Beulah Gardens: Engaging retired pastors for community wellness
Japanese Community Volunteers Association: Japanese Heritage Vegetable Gardens
have funded around 48 garden-related projects across Canada so far
where does the VBGA fit?
many senior volunteers
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need to reach out here for potential help with development and implementation
a need for intergenerational connections
more First Nations involvement
new summer 2018 staff member:
Canadian Cultural Educator
building relationships with local elders to incorporate Traditional Knowledge into the Garden
forging long-term partnerships with local FN
Teaching Garden development -->
intergenerational opportunity
goal of intergenerational functional space
fostering stewarship
long-term care of space?
Vancouver Master Gardeners
+ Junior Master Gardener Program
3-4 long-term care facilities nearby
bring residents to participate in programs at VBG "field trip" style
develop "curriculum" - collaborative
are they willing and on board?
senior's fitness
subsidized for lower incomes?
art?
library sessions
sensory activities
colouring, painting, books
guided tour after
outdoor fitness
preschool story time link
operate outside of the Garden?
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