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Seniors’ Food Pilot Program expands
The provincial government is expanding the Seniors’ Food Pilot Program to Murray Harbour and Murray River. This expands the Kings County Pilot outside of the Georgetown area where it was initially launched. PEI seniors in Murray River and Murray Harbour, aged 65 and older, can...
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Digital Literacy Events are being offered to Island seniors
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold a series of Tech N Talk digital literacy events for seniors (65 years or older). The next Tech N Talk will be held April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre. Each senior attending...
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Good food, good friends: Seniors grant helps promote wellness
Last spring, David Murphy received an email from the government of PEI that stood apart from the other messages in his inbox. “When I saw the email about grants for culture programs for seniors, I knew it was the perfect fit.” Murphy is a member of the Benevolent Irish Society...
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Transition Apartments for Youth
The Transition Apartments for Youth opened in 2020 and provide support youth between the ages of 18-24, who have aged out of care. The supportive living environment provides housing, life-skill training and opportunities for youth to get involved in their community towards...
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Child Care Subsidy Calculator
Child Care Subsidy helps Island families with the cost of child care. Use the calculator below to see if you are eligible for a subsidy and to get an estimate of your expected family/parental contribution toward child care costs. To use this calculator, you will need the...
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Province launches Seniors’ Food Pilot Program
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...
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Free income-tax clinics to help Islanders get their taxes done start March 4
Free tax-help clinics will be available to Island residents with modest-to-no income and a simple tax situation who need assistance to complete their tax and benefit return. Filing an annual income tax return is the key to accessing qualifying benefits like the Canada child...
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2023 Seniors’ Secretariat grant application now open
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...