Stories of Older People in Ukraine
Eastern Ukraine is facing sub-zero conditions and heavily shelled areas, and older people living there desperately need food, clean drinking water, and medication. Read the first-hand accounts of the struggles impacting older people amidst the war.
Men Helping Men – The Story of Brandon Seniors for Seniors Co-Op Men’s Shed
In August 2023, Brandon Seniors for Seniors (BSFS) proudly celebrated 40 years of serving older people in their small Manitoba community. Today, they offer a wide range of programs and services that empower older Manitobans and inspire them to get involved. From the...
March 2024 – Spring Into Hope
I recently visited a longtime donor of HelpAge Canada in Eastern Canada, who’s now in a wheelchair and living in a retirement home after a car accident. She shared her struggles with navigating her city’s inaccessible buildings and sidewalks – she can’t do so many of...
In the Historic Heart of the Community – The Story of Minnedosa Men’s Shed
From meeting in a laundromat for seven years to gathering weekly at one of their town’s most popular tourist attractions, Minnedosa Men’s Shed in Minnedosa, MB, has been going strong for nearly a decade. The town’s Heritage Village, a pioneer village that boats nine...
No Fixed Address, No Problem – The Story of Bruce Men’s Shed
In April 2023, the Bruce Men's Shed found its roots on the Bruce Peninsula, providing a welcoming space for older men to gather, exchange stories, enhance their skills, and form long-lasting friendships. The Shed doesn’t have a dedicated meeting space yet, but for the...
HelpAge Canada Releases 2023 Impact Report
Another year has come and gone, and HelpAge Canada is proud to present its 2023 Impact Report! Hear from our Executive Director, Gregor Sneddon, and Board President, Amy Westland, as they explore the difference HelpAge Canada has made in the lives of older people this...
September 2023 — Small Tractor, Big Possibilities
What a difference something as small as a tractor can make! After recurring droughts ravaged Kenya and left an estimated 5.4 million Kenyans at risk of severe food insecurity, JOOT Family Services – a community organization in Ahero, Kenya, that supports over 700...
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