ONTARIO – The Ontario government is spending $3.7 million in 316 existing Seniors Active Living Centre programs across the province.
The funding is the fourth and final quarterly installment payment for this fiscal year to help centres deliver in-person and virtual programs that help older adults aged 55 and older keep fit, healthy, active and socially connected to their communities.
Wellington County recipients include:
– The Township of Centre Wellington, $12,500;
– The Township of Guelph/Eramosa, $12,500;
– The City of Guelph Evergreen Seniors Centre, $12,500; and
– The City of Guelph West End Community Centre, $12,500.
The government’s 2024 Fall Economic Statement increased base funding for all Seniors Active Living Centres for this coming year, from up to $42,700 to up to $55,000 to ensure centres have the support they need to continue providing seniors services and activities.
Due to the success of Seniors Active Living Centres (SALCs), the government is investing up to an additional $17 million to expand the number of SALCs by 100 across Ontario from 316 to 416 beginning in 2024-25.
