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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...