WHY THIS MATTERS
Newcomer seniors face a hidden isolation crisis
Canada's senior population is changing quickly, and settlement systems have not kept pace. The numbers make the need plain.
30%
of Canada's seniors are foreign born, compared with 21% of the general population.
40%
of Canada's population is projected to be foreign born by 2055, with immigrant seniors a fast growing share.
63%
of immigrant seniors aged 65+ who arrived 2012 to 2016 cannot speak English or French, the biggest barrier to connection.
Source: Employment and Social Development Canada, National Seniors Council, Statistics Canada.
Immigrant and refugee seniors also face higher rates of depression, poorer perceived health, and greater vulnerability to elder abuse than Canadian born seniors, driven largely by language barriers, loss of social status, and dependence on family sponsors.
WHAT WE DO
Four ways we keep seniors connected
Social Connection & Belonging
Regular meetups, social afternoons, and peer circles that turn strangers into a support network.
Health, Wellness & Recreation
Culturally responsive recreational and wellness programming that keeps seniors active in body and mind.
Digital Literacy & Online Safety
Hands on training so seniors can bank, call family, and access services online safely and with confidence.
Community & Cultural Engagement
Events that celebrate culture and connect seniors across generations and communities.
PROGRAMS IN ACTION
Recently delivered for our senior community
Photos and full recaps to be added for each event.
WHERE WE GO NEXT
Scaling a proven approach
Expand digital literacy and online safety workshops to more community sites across the GTA.
Launch multilingual peer support circles led by trusted community elders.
Introduce transportation support to remove a key barrier to attending programs.
Build intergenerational mentorship that connects seniors with newcomer youth.
Help us reach more seniors
Your support funds the programs, staff, and spaces that keep newcomer seniors connected, active, and safe.
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