Improving the lives of older adults

Team members can nominate groups, individuals, or organizations considered strong “Elder Allies” in our communities to receive a donation of up to $1,000.

These nominations will be curated into a short list for team members to vote on the successful donation recipient. We aim to award a donation to a successful recipient in each province we serve (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario) up to four times a year.

Meet the Great People Give Recipients

We’re thrilled to honour more Elder Allies with the latest recipients of our Great People Give donations.

Inspired by the generosity and spirit of our Great People, these contributions help create meaningful opportunities to honour elders for their wisdom, experience, and talents.

In our most recent round of giving, we were proud to support three outstanding organizations:

  • Bobby’s Hospice: A 10-bed community facility offering 24-hour palliative care for individuals in their final weeks and months. 
  • Bide Awhile Animal Shelter: A compassionate animal shelter focused on rehabilitation, dignity, and second chances for companion animals. 
  • ESS Support Services: Accredited programs supporting independence and wellbeing for older adults and their caregivers. 
Left to Right: Rick Gallant, Salisbury Helping Hands volunteer; Colleen Gagnon, Health Services Manager, Monarch Hall; Jennifer Woodhouse, Recreation Director, Monarch Hall; and Laurie Stewart, President, Salisbury Helping Hands Inc.
Left to Right: Kylie Harris (Shelter NS), Melissa D’arcy (Parkstone CCA), Gavin Slade (Parkstone Site Manager) and Dana Power (Shannex Vice President Operations, Nova Scotia Enhanced Care)