Some organizations in Yarmouth County will receive federal funding for seniors projects.
West Nova MP Colin Fraser made the announcement at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia – Yarmouth this morning.
The Friends of the Gallery, along with Conseil acadien de Par-en-Bas, Twin Village Social Club and Patchwork Pals Quilting Group will share the funds.
The total investment through the New Horizons for Seniors project tops $118,000.
Fraser says he’s proud of the organizations for promoting full participation of seniors in the community.
“These projects demonstrate our government’s commitment to helping seniors harness their collective energy and resources to organize and participate in local activities that are beneficial to all in our community.”
Breakdown of funding:
the Conseil acadien de Par-en-Bas, which received $23,000 to offer French-language technology workshops for seniors and youth;
the Friends of the Yarmouth Art Gallery, which received $22,396 to create collaborative artwork by engaging community members;
the Twin Village Social Club, which received $12,880 to install two heat pumps; and
the Patchwork Pals Quilting Group, which received $11,096 to purchase a heat pump, cabinets and a sewing machine.
New Horizons for Seniors project funding of $25,000 was previously announced on June 4, 2016 for the installation of new shingles and doors at the Yarmouth Lions Club, and funding of $24,000 was announced on June 28, 2016 for roof repairs and other renovations to the Wedgeport Legion.
