MPP Christine Hogarth Helping Ontario Seniors Stay Fit, Healthy and Active
Increasing our investments in Seniors Active Living Centres bringing resources and activities closer to home in Etobicoke-Lakeshore
NEWS | AUGUST 23
ETOBICOKE — MPP Christine Hogarth today announced that the Ontario government is helping more seniors stay fit, healthy and active in their community by investing up to $15 million to support all current Seniors Active Living Centres (SALC) programs across the province that connect seniors with resources and activities.
The funding for facilities in Etobicoke-Lakeshore includes:
- Franklin Horner Community Centre – $ 51,137
- Islington Seniors’ Centre – $ 65,862
“Our Senior Active Living Centres are an important part of the community,” said MPP Christine Hogarth. “These investments make a big difference in lives of seniors in Etobicoke-Lakeshore. They bring older adults and the whole community together with services, activities and programs that make sure our seniors stay connected all year long.”
The up to $15 million investment is an increase of close to 10 per cent from last year, resulting in a majority of SALC programs getting a funding increase from $42,700 to up to $50,000 to deliver a variety of programs such as book clubs, fitness classes, health and wellness services, social groups, and other special events.
“Senior Active Living Centres help build healthier, safer communities by providing a community hub for older adults,’’ said Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility. “Our government’s expansion and investment in Seniors Active Living Centre programs will help even more older adults, including those in remote areas, get the supports they need to live healthy, independent lives.”
Due to the overwhelming success of Ontario’s more than 300 Seniors Active Living Centres being delivered by municipalities, new changes to the Seniors Active Living Centres Act, 2017 came into effect as of June 1, 2024 that enable more types of organizations to deliver Seniors Active Living Centre programs.
“Franklin Horner Community Centre is very grateful for the SALC funding for seniors. We could not operate 30 per cent of our programming without it. FHCC services over 10,000 people annually and boasts over 20,000 units of volunteer hours annually. We serve one of the highest senior populations in the City of Toronto, and having the province step up to the plate to ensure these folks are enjoying their golden years is fantastic! Chrstine has been a huge support of our organization and the work we do,” said Laura Latham, Executive Director, Franklin Horner Community Centre.
A call for proposals for organizations to deliver SALC programming will open later this summer. In addition to municipalities, other local and community-based organizations such as Legions, Lion’s Clubs, and other social and recreational clubs are now welcome to apply.
Organizations that deliver SALC programming contribute 20 per cent of the cost of delivering the program, with the province providing the remaining 80 per cent.
This announcement comes as Ontario marks Seniors Month, a time to celebrate the accomplishments of older people in the province.
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- Seniors Active Living Centre programs across Ontario.
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Saurabh Kapoor
Senior Communications Specialist
Office of Christine Hogarth, MPP, Etobicoke-Lakeshore
saurabh.kapoor@pc.ola.org
416-259-2249
195 Norseman St. Unit 21, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 0E9