Empowering Seniors Through Service: Elder Angels Project

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the Elder Angels project, a community initiative made possible through the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). This project brought together seniors and youth to support some of Calgary's most vulnerable populations while creating meaningful engagement opportunities for older adults .

​Project Impact: By the Numbers
The Elder Angels project transformed a vision into tangible community impact:

• Volunteers: Engaged 37 dedicated volunteers, including 18 older adults, 16 youth, and a 3-member youth planning committee.
• Care Packages: Assembled and donated 100 essential care packages.
• Community Partners: Supported three vital Calgary organizations:
  • 40 bags to Salvation Army Transitional Housing for Women (supporting individuals experiencing homelessness).
  • 35 bags to Unison at Kerby's Shelter (supporting seniors experiencing abuse).
  • 25 bags to Reset Society of Calgary (supporting survivors of sexual exploitation and human trafficking).

Community Engagement and Learning
Volunteers participated in hands-on bag-filling events held at the partner locations. A highlight of the project was the educational component. Representatives from each organization delivered powerful presentations, and volunteers received a tour of the Salvation Army's transitional housing, deepening their understanding of the populations they were serving.

Volunteer Highlights
The project was a resounding success, with volunteers expressing:

• Appreciation for meeting new people and doing meaningful work.
• A strong desire to continue this kind of community service.
• Gratitude for gaining new insights into complex social issues like homelessness, elder abuse, and human trafficking .

​Acknowledgments
MPC Foundation extends its deepest gratitude to the Government of Canada and the New Horizons for Seniors Program for their generous support, which made this project possible . We also thank our partner organizations--Salvation Army Transitional Housing for Women, Unison at Kerby, and Reset Society of Calgary—for their collaboration.

Learn More & Get Involved
This project showcases the power of intergenerational action and the incredible contributions seniors make to our community. Get involved with MPC Foundation to be part of such impactful projects!