What is the role of the Seniors' Secretariat? The Seniors’ Secretariat is a provincial body created to provide policy and program advice to government and other organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. The Seniors’ Secretariat also develops and supports public...
Nomination form for the PEI Senior Islanders of the Year Award.
The provincial government is launching a new initiative to support organizations in addressing food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund will provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to eligible organizations, or individuals partnering with...
Islanders with intellectual disabilities will benefit from funding announced today that will enhance access to vocational and life skills training as well as life enrichment and support services delivered through Tremploy. Founded in 1969, Tremploy is a nonprofit organization...
PEI residents aged 55 and older are invited to attend a series of free workshops designed to help them better understand the federal and provincial benefits they may be eligible for. Nine Seniors’ Financial Workshops will be held in communities across PEI throughout September and...
Hundreds of Islanders with a variety of mobility challenges and disabilities will continue to get where they need to go thanks in part to provincial support for Pat and the Elephant. Celebrating its 50 th anniversary in 2025, Pat and the Elephant provides transportation services...
Island youth who’ve struggled with addiction, mental well-being, and other challenges will benefit from provincial support for recovery services offered by the Reach Foundation. Founded in 2013, Reach – an acronym for recovery, employment, assistance, courage, and hope – provides...
A series of free information sessions aimed at empowering older Islanders to learn more about their technological devices is returning for its second year, starting next week. TechNTalk sessions will be offered in communities across PEI in July and August. At each TechNTalk...
Today, Honourable Barb Ramsay, Minister of Social Development and Seniors, issued the following statement recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15: “This Sunday, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, please take some time to reflect on the issue of abuse of older...
A longstanding program in Summerside is making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people in need thanks to continued support from the provincial government. Project Backpack helps support youth and their families by providing weekly backpack deliveries to their...