Category: News
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OTF Grow Grant Summary
Thank You OTF! With the pandemic impacting so many communities around the world, we would like to take this opportunity to reflect on a positive end to our OTF Grow Grant. In 2017, Over 55 Skills At Work was awarded an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant. The $397,000 was invested into our organization to help…
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O55 Update re: COVID-19
Dear Clients: As COVID-19/Novel Coronavirus continues to challenge how we work and deliver service, we would like to inform you that our offices are closed until at least April 6th. We remain available to you via phone – (519)438-1111 and e-mail – info@o55.ca. We are still offering our full range of services, but please be…
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OTF Seed Project
We are excited to announce our new Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) project, which is being funded under the Seed stream. This project brings us into an exciting new partnership with London Middlesex Community Housing (LMCH) to pilot a program which will engage residents in an existing LMCH building. Our focus will be to work with…
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Reflecting on a Year of Growth
Looking Ahead to Year 3 of Our OTF Grow Grant In April of 2017, we were thrilled to announce that the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) had chosen to support Over 55 through a Grow Grant. The $397,000 awarded to our organisation has already had a significant impact in growing our membership base, as well as…
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OTF Grow Grant: Year 1
A Year of Diversity for Over 55. With the valuable support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Over 55 has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its membership, diversity, and scope of jobs referred to our entrepreneurs. Following our original intent of the OTF Grow Grant, we have worked hard as an organization to recruit more female entrepreneurs,…
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OTF Funding Received
Over55 is pleased to announce new funding which has been received thanks to the valuable support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
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Thanks to Our Volunteers
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all of our volunteers. Over 55 had over 5,000 points of contact last year, and completed over 4,000 support services for people in London and area. This simply would not be possible without their support. Congratulations, and once again, THANK YOU!
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Help keep seniors in their homes longer!
As seen on CTV London News, Home Extend by Over55 provides low-income seniors with no-cost renovations to keep them in their homes longer. You can do your part to help our seniors by donating today, either by calling or visiting our offices, or online. You can donate now to help Over55 continue to improve quality…
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A Warmer, Safer Christmas through Home Extend
Thanks to the Home Extend pilot project created by Over 55 London in partnership with Pathways Skills Development and Placement Centre and funded by the Sifton Family Foundation, a senior couple will enjoy a warmer, safer Christmas and future in their newly upgraded home. The Crasto’s 50 year old home was desperately in need of repairs…
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National Seniors Day
October 1, 2015 has been declared National Seniors Day! The Government of Canada is proud to pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces and society. National Seniors Day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate the seniors in…