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Upcoming Events

HelpAge Canada’s 50th Anniversary
February 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario
 Policy Day on Parliament Hill & Evening Celebration
 A Day of discussion, CBSS recognition, and evening gathering, Celebrating 50 Years of Community Impact, and the path ahead for our next 50!
CBSS Summit Hub
Amplifying Community-Based Seniors’ Services in Canada (June 2026)
Join CBSS leaders, older adults, government partners, academics, and local senior serving organizations from across the country, as we amplify the CBSS sector to co-create the future of ageing in Canada. Bookmark this page for upcoming summit details and summit registration.
2026 CBSS Summit
2024 CBSS Summit
CBSS Leadership Council




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A New Lens on Life – Frieda’s Story
Frieda, 82, has called Elie, Manitoba, home for the past seven years. In 2015, after her husband’s health declined, she made the heart-wrenching...
Helping Older People and Their Communities Thrive — Giving Tuesday 2024
Today is Giving Tuesday, and on this worldwide day of generosity, we want to thank our incredible supporters. Thanks to you, we're reaching even...
Displaced but unbroken: Sabah’s journey from home to heartache
Fifty-seven-year-old Sabah and her family were forced to flee their home in Nabatieh, South Lebanon, amid the harrowing airstrikes. Alongside her...
From Volunteer to Table – Jerry’s Story
After undergoing open heart surgery, Jerry, an older person from Calgary, Alberta, knew he would need some extra help at home. That’s when one of...
Holding Onto The Hope of a Return Home — Moussa’s Story
My name is Samira, I'm 72, and I want to tell you about my husband, Moussa. We’ve shared a lifetime together, and he has always been my strength and...
Lebanon
Lebanon In Lebanon, a region already facing significant economic and political challenges, over one million people have been displaced since...
A year of war in Gaza: A reflection on survival, displacement, and loss
"I just want this war to end so we can go back to our lives and to our homes." These were the first words 73-year-old Ridha shared as she began...
Report on the 2024 CBSS Sector Summit
HelpAge Canada is pleased to present its report on the inaugural Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector Summit – Claiming our Space, Naming...
Umm Mohammad: A story of resilience amid Gaza’s war and struggle for healthcare
Umm Mohammad’s life has been marked by hardship, from witnessing the Nakba as a child to enduring Gaza's ongoing war today. Despite war,...
WEBINAR: Confronting Ageism and Fostering Inclusivity in All Places
The webinar, moderated by Nicole Clarke (Acting Executive Director, HelpAge Canada), featured insightful discussions from researchers Dr. Olive...
Age Better with Luca – What It Takes to Nourish a Community
An older person and a volunteer at an Innovation Youth Solidarity MarketLuca, an older adult in Montreal, Quebec, is known for his warmth and...
On October 1st, Celebrate International Day of Older Persons
In 1990, the United Nations designated October 1st as International Day of Older Persons – a day to celebrate older people, challenge the way we...
Announcing the Canadian CBSS Interim Community Leadership Council
In January 2024, HelpAge Canada placed an open call for nominations for the first national leadership council for the CBSS sector – the Canadian...
190 Days of War in Gaza: A Personal Account
Oday El-Meghari is the Executive Director of El Wedad, a Palestinian civil society association based in Gaza that works to develop and rehabilitate...
Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Humanitarian Crisis in GazaA humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Gaza. Humanitarian aid to the region has been severely restricted, and people in...
An Update on the 2023 Morocco Earthquake
On September 8th, 2023, a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck mountain-circled communities in Morocco, around 70 kilometres south of...
Stories from a HelpAge Shelter in Lviv, Ukraine – May 2024
Vasyl, 78At 78, Vasyl, a former deputy director of a construction company, faces significant health and housing challenges exacerbated by the war....
[REPORT] The Impact of the Community-Based Seniors’ Services (CBSS) Sector on Older Adults in Canada: A Scoping Review
As the population of older adults in Canada steadily rises, it results in an increase in healthcare expenditures and a heightened demand for...