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Melanie Melanson is the Island's new Seniors Navigator

Seniors Navigator

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/seniors-navigator
2023-03-21
Are you looking for information on programs and services for seniors, and can’t find it? Do you need help finding the right service for you? The Seniors Navigator can help! Connect with the Seniors Navigator by: Phone: 902-213-5820 or toll free at 1-866-770-0588 Email: seniors@gov.pe.ca In person:...

Park Street Emergency Shelter

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/park-street-emergency-shelter
2023-03-17
Park Street Emergency Shelter is a safe place for adults experiencing homelessness to spend the night.  Located at 68 and 72 Park Street in Charlottetown, the overnight shelter is open 7 days a week, 12 hours a day from 8:00pm to 8:00am.  The 50-bed shelter has accessible units for persons with...

Elder Abuse Awareness

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/elder-abuse-awareness
2023-03-17
It's ok to be young. It's ok to be older., Ageism or age discrimination affects us all - young and old, men and women. Negative attitudes and stereotypes about aging is harmful as it sends a negative message about self worth, respect, and ability. Learn more about  Ageism ., Learn more...

Progress on PEI Housing Priorities

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/progress-on-pei-housing-priorities
2023-03-06
2021 Housing Progress Report for Prince Edward Island 2020 Housing Progress Report for Prince Edward Island, 2023, Province announces another 111 social housing units - March 3, 2023 26 social housing units planned for rural PEI - February 28, 2023 Province purchases 85 housing units - February 23...
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Province announces another 111 social housing units 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-announces-another-111-social-housing-units
2023-03-03
Future social housing options continue to expand for families and seniors in need of support, within eleven different Island communities.  Through the Affordable Housing Development Program, the Province of Prince Edward Island has partnered with Pan American Properties to create 111 social housing...

Social Assistance Program

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/social-assistance-program
2023-03-02
The Social Assistance Program helps you meet your basic needs when you cannot. The program provides help on a case-by-case basis to people who meet the requirements., What will the Social Assistance Program help me pay for?, Social Assistance will assist you in paying for: food shelter medications...

Seniors Independence Initiative

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/seniors-independence-initiative
2023-03-02
You can apply online for this program by tapping the blue Apply Now button at the bottom of this page.,  , The Seniors Independence Initiative provides financial assistance for practical services making it easier for seniors to remain in their own homes and communities. Help is available for...

Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/province-launches-seniors-food-pilot-program
2023-03-02
The provincial government is partnering with The Wheelhouse, The Kings Playhouse and Meals on Wheels PEI to operate a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas for 12-weeks beginning March 14.   PEI seniors, aged 65 and older, can register as of today, March 2, to receive up...

Maintenance and Capital Repairs to existing Public Housing top priority in coming months 

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/maintenance-and-capital-repairs-to-existing-public-housing-top-priority-in-coming-months
2023-03-02
The Province is collecting feedback from Island seniors in social housing units on maintenance priorities for government owned buildings.  The budget for capital maintenance repairs has increased from $1.2 million in 2022/2023 to $3.6 million in 2023/2024, with an investment of almost $20 million...

Seniors' Food Program Pilot

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/social-development-and-housing/seniors-food-program-pilot
2023-03-02
  The Department of Social Development and Housing is partnering with local vendors to launch a Seniors’ Food Pilot Program in the Georgetown and Cardigan areas over a 12 week period., Who is the Department partnering with?, The Department of Social Development and Housing is partnering with The...
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