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On January 20, 2026 there was a funding announcement for the GROW – Social Participation Collective Impact Project at St. Francis Xavier University delivered by Parliamentary Secretary and Member of Parliament for Cape-Breton-Canso-Antigonish, Jaime Battiste. More than 100 community members came together to learn, connect, and celebrate this important work. If you missed the launch or would like to revisit it - watch the full event here.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Government of Canada for its investment through the New Horizons for Seniors Program, and to our many community partners across northeastern Nova Scotia who are committed to helping older adults stay connected and included.

GROW—Social Participation is a community‑driven initiative focused on enhancing social participation for people aged 55+ in Northeastern Nova Scotia who experience accessibility barriers, or who have not been reached by programs in the past. In the coming months, we will be launching a new rural aging and accessibility network. Stay tuned for more information!