The Prince George Community Foundation, in partnership with the PG Council of Seniors, launched a new initiative to support seniors.
The Seniors Emergency Pilot Program offers short term low-barrier financial help to those with limited income navigate sudden challenges, with the goal of reaching seniors hesitant on seeking help.
On average, the PG Council of Seniors supports over 21,000 seniors each year.
In an email to My PG Now, PG Community Foundation Executive Director Rae-Ann Noonan said “We soft launched this new program a week ago before it went live, and there was already a significant amount of applications.”
“In today’s economy, it’s harder for individuals to make ends meet and a program such as this can help fill in the gaps.”
Noonan added that with the current applications already coming in, she believes the program will make a significant difference within the community of seniors.
The program was inspired by the work of Miracle Theatre, with its productions raising funds to create a long term Seniors Emergency Support Fund.
To be eligible for the program, the person must be 55 years of age or older, live in PG or the immediate surrounding area, and face an urgent, unexpected expense that they can’t pay for right now.
Applications are reviews on an ongoing basis by committee, with funding amounts determined case by case depending on individual need and available funds.
The program is currently confirmed through the end of 2025.
More detailed information on eligibility and applications can be found here.
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