Federal Investment in Rainbow Resource Centre to Support Seniors in Western Canada

While the pandemic has been hard on everyone, it has been hardest on seniors. Seniors helped to build the country we know and love today, and the Government of Canada is committed to helping reduce their social isolation during this difficult period. Today, Jim Carr, Special Representative for the Prairies and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, on behalf of Deb Schulte, Minister of Seniors, announced $97,000 in additional funding to continue the "Tri-City Project to Engage 2SLGBTQ+ Older Adults." The project is led by the Rainbow Resource Centre and will help LGBTQ2 seniors in Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton remain connected with their community and keep them safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding was provided under the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) pan-Canadian stream. The Rainbow Resource Centre will use this additional investment to engage LGBTQ2 older adults in order to address and prevent social isolation and promote social inclusion. As the organization has moved its in-person activities online, this additional funding will help the three communities deliver responsive virtual programs and services to increase...