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2023 Seniors’ Secretariat grant application now open
2023-02-16
Organizations and communities that work to improve the lives of Island seniors can now apply for provincial government funding.
Applications are being accepted for 2023-2024 PEI Seniors’ Secretariat grants until Friday, April 21, 2023. The grants provide up to $5,000 per project to organizations...
Additional shelter beds have been added due to pending cold weather
2023-02-01
The Department of Social Development and Housing is working with community partners to ensure Island residents have access to safe, warm shelter.
The Department is working with shelter providers across the province to ensure all available beds are being utilized.
Bedford MacDonald House will...
Digital literacy event for seniors on February 11
2023-01-30
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of PEI to hold “Tech N Talk”, a digital literacy event for seniors (65 years of age and older).
Seniors looking for assistance in using email, social media, texting, FaceTime and/or other software or application programs on their...
PEI Home Heating program increases funding and is available year-round
2022-11-30
The Province, in partnership with the Salvation Army, is offering financial support to Islanders who need help paying for their home heating costs.
The PEI Home Heating program is open for applications to eligible Islanders and will now operate on a year-round basis. Starting on December 1, the...
Government invests $7 million into rate increases for social programs and social housing rental rates
2022-11-03
Government is making the largest investment in the province’s history into social program benefits to positively impact Island households receiving assistance in several different ways. These changes will come into effect on December 1, 2022.
Island households receiving provincial social...
Seniors recognized for outstanding contributions to Island communities
2022-10-21
Six Island Seniors have been awarded the Senior Islander of the Year for 2022.
The Senior Islanders of the Year Awards celebrate the work of Island seniors in areas like volunteering, artistic achievement, leadership, mentorship, fundraising, community participation and career achievement.
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Seniors’ Grocery Vouchers dated October 6 experiencing issues
2022-10-15
Seniors who received grocery vouchers dated October 6, 2022 through the Senior Grocery Voucher Program, may experience issues with their voucher due to a processing error. This only applies to vouchers printed on October 6, 2022.
Any person who received an electronic grocery voucher by email will...
Hurricane Fiona relief to NGOs, seniors, social programs and social housing recipients
2022-09-28
Islanders who have been impacted by Hurricane Fiona will receive financial support from the Province.
“We have had devastating impacts from Hurricane Fiona, putting many Islanders in extremely challenging circumstances. Our main priority is to ensure Islanders are safe and have their immediate...
Hurricane Fiona’s impact on Social Assistance and AccessAbility Support programs payments
2022-09-26
Islanders who receive regular monthly payments from provincial Social Assistance and AccessAbility Supports programs are being asked to visit their local Social Programs office to pick up their monthly cheques due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. Islanders who receive payments through online bank...
Statement by Hon. Matthew MacKay in reaction to IRAC rental increase decision
2022-09-21
Hon. Matthew MacKay, Minister of Social Development and Housing issued the following statement after IRAC released their decision on rental increases for 2023:
“Now is not the time to introduce record high rental increases in this province. Full stop.
After learning about the decision by IRAC...