Programs and Services

 

Partnerships


If you are interested in volunteering with a seniors’ organization, consider the largest provincial seniors organizations in Ontario. Most of the organizations have chapters or clubs in regions or communities across the province. For more information about each of the organizations contact the head office listed here.

  • Canadian Seniors Partnership
    The Canadian Seniors Partnership aims to provide Seniors with easy access to a new citizen centred government service delivery process for the 21st century. There will be a cooperative focus for services and programs for Seniors which will transform the way assistance is delivered and will ensure citizens have straightforward access to programs and services information when the contact is made by telephone, in-person, mail or by the Internet.
  • Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers responsible for Seniors
    Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Ministers Responsible for Seniors meet annually to prepare for the challenges and opportunities facing their governments and Canadian society as a result of a growing seniors’ population.  F/P/T Seniors Ministers discuss priority seniors’ issues, share experiences and best practices, and seek opportunities for collaboration.  Some key issues identified in planning for Canada's aging population include safety & security for seniors, healthy aging, and social isolation.
  • Quarter Century Club
    The Quarter Century Club is a not-for-profit corporation which serves over 70,000 long term employees and retirees of Ontario's public service sector.

    Quarter Century Club
    880 Bay Street, 2nd Fl
    Toronto ON M7A 2B6
    1-800-561-8657
    Fax: 426-325-1449
    www.qcclub.gov.on.ca
  • Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus (CARP)
    Canada’s Association for the Fifty Plus is committed to enhancing the quality of life for all Canadians as they age by advocating for social change that will bring financial security, equitable and timely access to health care and freedom from discrimination; ensuring that the marketplace serves the needs and expectations of the older adult generation and providing value-added benefits, products and services to members; and building a sense of community and shared values among members in support of CARP’s mission.

    Canada’s Association for the Fifty-Plus (CARP)
    27 Queen St. E., Suite 702
    Toronto ON M5C 2M6
    416-363-CARP (2277)
    1-888-363-2279
    Fax: 416-363-8747
    support@carp.ca
    www.carp.ca
  • Canadian Pensioners Concerned - Ontario Division
    Canadian Pensioners Concerned (CPC) is a membership-based, non-partisan advocacy organization of mature Canadians committed to preserving and enhancing the life of citizens of all ages. CPC has particular concern for the quality of life for people in our society who by virtue of age, illness, physical or psychological disabilities or impairments, and/or economic need, are especially vulnerable.

    Canadian Pensioners Concerned (Ontario Division) (CPC)
    #6 Trinity Square
    Toronto ON M5G 1B1
    1-888-822-6750
    Fax: 416-368-0443
    info@canpension.ca
    www.canpension.ca/
  • Council on Aging (COA)
    The Councils on Aging Network of Ontario (CANO) is a network of agencies/organizations interested in issues of aging and the needs of seniors in Ontario. The organization coordinates, educates, advocates and researches to enhance the quality of life of seniors.

    Council on Aging (COA)
    230 Brock St.
    Kingston, ON K7L 1S4
    613-542-1336
    info@councilonagingkingston.org
  • La Fédération des aînés francophones de l'Ontario
    La Fédération des aînés et des retraités francophones de l'Ontario (FAFO) is a provincial, non-profit organization with over 9000 members. FAFO promotes the interests of all francophone seniors (aged 50 and over) in Ontario.

    La Fédération des aînés francophones de l'Ontario
    001-1173, chemin Cyrville,
    Ottawa, ON K1J 7S6
    613-747-0469
    Fax: 613-747-8378
    info@fafo.on.ca
    www.fafo.on.ca
  • The Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command)
    The Royal Canadian Legion supports programs for seniors, particularly through direct community-level activities, and housing projects. The Legion's Youth program provides scholarships and bursaries, sports programs and support to activities such as cadets, scouts and guides. There are more than 400 Branches and 297 Ladies Auxiliaries within the Ontario Command.

    Royal Canadian Legion (Ontario Command)
    89 Industrial Parkway North
    Aurora ON L4G 4C4
    905-841-7999
    Fax: 905-841-9992
    info@on.legion.ca
    www.on.legion.ca/
  • National Association of Federal Retirees (NAFR)
    Founded under the name Federal Superannuates National Association, FSNA now operates as the National Association of Federal Retirees. FSNA is a not-for-profit association dedicated to protecting the rights and enhancing the benefits of federal retirees.

    FSNA National Office
    1052 St. Laurent Blvd
    Ottawa, ON K1K 3B4
    613-745-2559
    Fax: 613-745-5457
    info@fsna.com
    www.fsna.com/home.htm
  • Older Women's Network (OWN)
    The Older Women’s Network is a self-help organisation committed to promoting the rights, dignity and wellbeing of older women on a wide range of issues that affect older women’s lives.

    Older Women’s Network (OWN)
    115 The Esplanade
    Toronto ON M5E 1Y7
    416-214-1518
    Fax: 416-214-1541
    info@olderwomensnetwork.org
    www.olderwomensnetwork.org/
  • Ontario Coalition of Seniors Citizens' Organizations (OCSCO)
    The Ontario Coalition of Seniors Citizens Organization works to improve the quality of life for Ontario's seniors through offering education programs, policy and research, information, referral, counselling, research materials, outreach and support, self-help and volunteer programs.

    Ontario Coalition of Senior Citizens’ Organizations (OCSCO)
    660 Briar Hill Ave., Suite 207
    Toronto ON M6B 4B7
    1-800-265-0779
    Fax: 416-785-7361
    ocsco@web.net
    www.ocsco.ca/
  • United Seniors Citizens of Ontario
    The United Senior Citizens of Ontario Inc. represents 300,000 seniors and over 1,200 clubs throughout the province. It is involved in the education and promotion of wellness, health, fitness, safety and recreation to its members and their associates and to provide a means whereby seniors can work together to have input on issues concerning them.

    United Senior Citizens of Ontario (USCO)
    3033 Lakeshore Blvd. W.
    Toronto, ON M8V 1K5
    1-888-320-2222
    Fax: 416-252-5770
    office@uscont.ca
    www.uscont.ca/
  • Multicultural Council for Ontario Seniors
    The Multicultural Council for Ontario Seniors (MCOS) provides a multi-service approach to issues and programs for seniors and families.

    Multicultural Council for Ontario Seniors
    76 Wild Briarway
    Toronto ON M2J 2L4
    416-464-4691
    Fax: 416-494-0278

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