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