Impact led by communities, for communities
Change starts where you live. That’s why HelpAge Canada is Canada’s only national charity dedicated to supporting and strengthening local-led action for older adults in Canada and in developing countries around the world – so that no matter where you call home, everyone can age with dignity, purpose, and belonging in the heart of their communities.
1 in 6
By 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 60
80%
Globally, 80% of older people do not have a pension or income support
Redefining the Future of Ageing in Canada
Canada has a robust network of over 5000 community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) organizations across Canada, providing older adults from the smallest towns to the biggest cities with the support they need to age in place.
HelpAge Canada leverages its position as a national organization to provide backbone support for the development of a unified, pan-Canadian CBSS sector.
We also act as a bridge for grassroots organizations to enter the national conversation on ageing, ensuring that important decisions are informed by the people and organizations working on the ground every day with older adults across Canada.
In the past five years alone, HelpAge Canada has given over $2,000,000 to local community organizations across Canada who are helping older adults to participate fully in community life.
More than 10,000 older Canadians have directly benefited from HelpAge Canada’s support to date, receiving programs, services, and support in the heart of their communities.
91 cents of every dollar given to HelpAge Canada goes directly towards our programs, directly benefiting community-led organizations and the older people they support.
Creating a World Where Everyone Can Age with Dignity, Purpose, and Belonging
Our community-centered approach extends beyond Canada. Around the world, older adults are too often overlooked, and that’s why HelpAge Canada partners with local organizations to design and deliver programs that respond to the unique needs of older people in crisis-affected regions and developing countries.
By supporting local-led initiatives and connecting grassroots organizations with the resources, training, and funding they need to serve their communities, we help ensure that older people receive the care and dignity they deserve – wherever they live.
Our Impact Cycle
At HelpAge Canada, making an impact means being fully guided by the communities we serve. That’s why we continuously listen, learn, and collaborate with them — ensuring that our actions reflect their needs and priorities, with older adults always part of the conversation and at the heart of every action.
Support our Work
For more than 50 years, HelpAge Canada has strengthened local programs and services by connecting grassroots organizations with the resources, training, and funding they need to reach older people in the places they call home.
Every donation made to HelpAge Canada ensures that even more older people can thrive in their communities, near and far. Together, we are shaping the new future of ageing – one with dignity, belonging, and purpose for every older person. Please, give today to be part of this important work.