HelpAge Canada
Site: Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0813 | Last Full Update: 26 Mar 2018 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-232-0727 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-648-1111 |
| Fax | 613-232-7625 |
| info@helpagecanada.ca | |
| Website | www.helpagecanada.ca |
| Primary Executive | Jacques Bertrand, Executive Director; Email: bertrand@helpagecanada.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Amy Westland, Chairperson, Board of Directors |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Non-denominational, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to assisting vulnerable and at-risk older persons both in both Canada and the developing world. Programs in developing countries include: Cataract Operation Program in India, micro-business projects in Kenya, physiotherapy for the elderly in long-term care and training for care staff in Haiti, support of retired advocates (who have no access to a pension) and construction of houses in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Sponsorship Program which allows Canadians to make monthly contributions to sponsor an older person in the following countries: Jamaica, Dominica, Haiti, Kenya, DR Congo, India, and Sri Lanka. The RISE Campaign (Reach Isolated Seniors Everywhere www.rise-cisa.ca): Sensitizes Canadians of all ages, cultures and regions to the impact of loneliness and social isolation on their older family members, friends and neighbours and inspires them to take action. This pan-Canadian campaign involves partners from all over the country, as well as individual Canadians. In Nunavut: Works with local elders and seniors, health and social service providers, and the business community to gather information on the concerns of the elderly, what is working and what needs to be addressed to improve their sense of well-being and quality of life. Established the Nunavut Seniors Society "o act as "one voice" for the Inuit and non-Inuit Elders and seniors who are dispersed over 25 Isolated communities. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call, e-mail or visit website for more information. |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pg/helpagecanada/about/?ref=page Twitter: twitter.com/HelpAgeCA |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1975 |
| Funding | Provincial ; Federal ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 118955921 RR0001 ; Private |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Newsletters * annual report |
| Date Updated | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ; International Relief ; Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ~ Homebound ; Senior Advocacy Groups ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Older Adult/Aging Issues |