July 8, 2008

“DEVOLIN ANNOUNCES $60,948 IN FUNDING FOR NEW HORIZONS PROJECTS”

LINDSAY: Local MP Barry Devolin, on behalf of the Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Secretary of State (Seniors), today announced $60,948 in funding for four projects through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP).

The new projects are as follows:

• Bolsover Pine Seniors Club / funding in the amount of $5,141
• Coboconk New Horizons Seniors Club / funding in the amount of $5,842
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141 ( Sunderland ) / funding in the amount of $24,965
• Manilla Library Association / funding in the amount of $25,000

“The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening and building communities that promote the active living, empowerment and dignity of seniors,” said Devolin. “These projects will enable seniors to share their skills, experience and wisdom with others in their community.”

“New Horizons for Seniors has proven to be extremely valuable in promoting community activities by and in support of seniors,” said Devolin.  “The staff and volunteers of each of the successful applicants should be commended for their hard work in the communities they serve as this area is a better place because of them. 

The NHSP provides grants to support a range of community-based projects across Canada that enable seniors to participate in social activities, pursue an active life and contribute to their communities.

For more information on the Government of Canada’s NHSP, visit their Web site at www.hrsdc.gc.ca.

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For more information contact:

Barry Devolin, MP 

(705) 324-2400 or 1-866-688-9881