Powell River is receiving a $15,000 grant from the provincial government to address the needs of seniors. The money will go to Seniors for Seniors Action Table, a Powell River Seniors Coalition project.
According to a BC Ministry of Health media release on April 19, Seniors for Seniors will “meet to discuss local barriers to age-friendly communities, plan and implement initiatives and advocate for policies and programs in their neighbourhoods.”
The group will work closely with City of Powell River to advocate on behalf of seniors.
According to a statement from Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons, the grant will help the seniors coalition in addressing key priority areas outlined in its age-friendly community plan.
“Accessible health services, connections with neighbours and options for physical activity all help make graceful aging more possible,” stated Simons. “These grants ensure older people will have local champions to encourage them to continue to play an active role in the community."
The grant is a portion of approximately $587,000 in provincial funding for BC communities to improve quality of life for seniors.
The age-friendly communities grant program is a partnership between the province and Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
