The Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation (ARTCF) is pleased to announce a new partnership that will continue its mission to improve the lives of seniors in Alberta.
Late last year, ElderCare Edmonton received a grant from the foundation to help fund their programming, specifically for providing subsidies that give low-income seniors the opportunity to participate.
ElderCare Edmonton supports seniors and caregivers in the Edmonton region through recreational programming that fosters social connection, physical health, and cognitive well-being.
“Our programs provide seniors with meaningful interactions and activities that encourage mobility and opportunities for cognitive enrichment, such as games, music therapy, and engaging discussions,” says Natalie Joly, the executive director of ElderCare Edmonton.
“At the same time, we offer caregivers a well-deserved break, giving them time to recharge while their loved ones are in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.”
The subsidies made possible by the ARTCF grant will allow more seniors to take advantage of this programming, with the goal of enriching the quality of their lives.
“Thanks to this support, we can ensure that financial barriers don’t prevent seniors from participating in our programs,” says Joly. “These subsidies open the door for creating brighter days for participants and their families.”
To learn more about the mission and the partners of ARTCF or to donate, visit arta.net/about-artcf.
From classrooms and beyond, the Alberta Retired Teachers Charitable Foundation and its members are linked by one passionate purpose: to help assist Alberta seniors in the pursuit of appropriate housing, health services, and education to improve their lives — and our lives! — for years to come.
No donation is too small, because when a group of like-minded people come together toward a single purpose, it’s amazing what can be achieved. Find out more about how we’re helping Alberta’s future, how you can get involved, and what this all means for you.
Robert Michon
Manager, Communications, ARTA