Community Partners
The Department of Community Services and Seniors partners with non-government organizations that extend services to seniors. The services extended by funded organizations correspond with the Department's mandate, vision, strategic plan and legislated requirements.
Please also see our listings of community partners that serve Islanders and families and people with disabilities.
In 2010-2011, the following organizations and initiatives received grants to help the province serve seniors:
Le Comité bel âge
Le Comité bel âge is a service club for Francophone seniors in the Evangeline Region of Prince Edward Island. It was founded in 1995. The main objective of Le Comité is to "try and make life enjoyable for all seniors of the area" with special emphasis on seniors who live in community care facilities and seniors homes. Their service also targets seniors who are living alone in isolation and who need community support.
P.E.I. Seniors' College
P.E.I. Seniors' College is a non-profit organization promoting life-long learning, focusing on individuals 50 years of age and older. Seniors' College provides a realistic and inexpensive opportunity to keep learning new skills and ideas in a comfortable environment where they meet a range of interesting and interested fellow learners.
P.E.I. Senior Citizens' Federation
The Senior Citizens' Federation is a provincial non-government organization which includes individuals and approximately 39 seniors clubs as members. The Federation acts as a voice for seniors and advocates for a better quality of life on their behalf. It was founded in 1971 and was incorporated in 1993. Their work includes promoting the 55 Alive Driving courses, organizing membership meetings, and publishing The Voice for Island Seniors. They also support the Friendly Visitors Program, an initiative designed to reduce social isolation.
