Project Overview
Sustainability on My Mind – Seniors Edition (Brampton South) is an expansion of SCAN’s successful seniors program, previously implemented in Malton, Mississauga under New Horizon Seniors Program (NHSP) funding. The initiative introduces hands-on sustainable living and wellness workshops to a new community.
Community Need
Brampton South is home to over 132,000 residents, with 14% aged 65+. Seniors face:
- Lower average income and higher economic vulnerability
- Barriers to healthy food, transportation, and paid programs
- Cultural and language barriers due to high diversity (75% visible minorities, 50% immigrants)
- Increased risk of social isolation
Project Focus
“Sustainability on My Mind – Senior Edition” targets senior citizens in Brampton South, particularly those in care homes. The program will be facilitated by seniors, two staff members, and a community group overseeing senior activities. Workshops, with an anticipated class size of 20-25 seniors, will run for three hours on Monday mornings each month. The goal is to engage a minimum of 140 seniors.
Project Objectives
- Improve Seniors Health and Well-being
- Reduce Social Isolation
- Increased affordability through low-cost alternatives
- Build Resilence Through Sustainable Living Skills
- Foster Peer Learning and Cultural Exchange
Expected Outcomes
- Reduced isolation through inclusive social spaces
- Improved health via natural wellness practices
- Increased affordability through low-cost alternatives
- Stronger cultural inclusion and knowledge-sharing
- New partnerships and expanded community reach
For more information send an email to programs@s-can.org or call 1 800 687 1351
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- Open the live Google Form, right-click anywhere on the page, and select Translate. Choose French from the language dropdown.
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