Improving the lives of seniors
Team members can nominate groups, individuals or organizations that are 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. Our 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.
In December 2023, we made donations to three organizations on behalf of our Great People:
- Nova Scotia: The Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club
- New Brunswick: The Salvation Army Community and Family Services
- Ontario: Hospice Mississauga
Meet the Great People Give Recipients
The Salvation Army Moncton Community & Family Services
The Great People Give donation will help The Salvation Army to to continue operating and expanding services for the senior communities it serves. This includes support programs and self-help groups, emergency food and clothing, community outreach and day drop-in, children’s programming, referrals advocacy and support, teaching kitchen, Christmas assistance and Income Tax preparation.
Hospice Mississauga
The Great People Give donation will play a pivotal role in sustaining the operations of Hospice Mississauga, particularly in the continuation of their Mind-Body Medicine series seminars. These seminars are designed not only to provide support to individuals nearing the end of their lives but also to offer assistance to those in their surrounding circles during challenging times.
The Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club
Our Great People give donation will help The Reserve Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club volunteer their time to prepare and serve meals three times weekly, providing social, economic, psychological and physical support that seniors face during times of isolation.
2023 Great People Give Recipients
Back Left to Right: Joanne Hardy (Recreation Supervisor at Bridgeview Hall), Richard Thibodeau (MAT Driver), Jean Doyle (Parkland on the River General Manager)
Miramichi Accessible Transit
Provides residents at our two Miramichi nursing homes much needed services to help them access appointments and remain active in the community.
Shelter Nova Scotia
Our Great People give donation will help Shelter Nova Scotia offer services of housing support workers and mental health and addiction professionals while serving more than 100 people everyday – many of them seniors.
Dorothy Ley Hospice
This organizations has been a source of support and comfort to members of the community, residents, and team members at Parkland on Eglinton West.
