Our Impact on the Aging Population
Home Instead Charities exists to improve the quality of life for underserved aging adults. With the aging population growing rapidly, it's critical funding for charitable organizations keeps pace so all older adults have the opportunity to age with dignity and independence.
$782k
distributed to charitable organizations serving aging adults
40+
charitable organizations served
250k
aging adults helped in Canada
Why Older Adults Need Our Support
One thousand people celebrate their 65th birthday every day in Canada
As the aging population increases, it's critical that charitable programs and services continue to expand to help the elderly retain their quality of life and enable them to live with dignity and independence.
Older adults are lonely and feel isolated
It’s estimate that 24 per cent of Canadians over age 65 feel isolated from others and wish they could participate in more social activities. Through our Give65 partnerships, organizations are able to provide more opportunities to older adults to keep them engaged with their peers and connected with their communities. (Gilmour, Heather (2012). Statistics Canada Health Reports October 2012.)
Poverty in retirement disproportionally affects single aging adults
It’s estimated that nearly 4 per cent of older adults are living in poverty. Of that, 80 per cent are single, and 75 per cent of those that are single are women. Give65 charitable organizations are stepping up to make sure the basic needs of their clients are met.
Memorial Gifts
When the matriarch of their family passed away, her loved ones wanted to give back in a meaningful way
Making a gift in honour or in memory of a loved one is a touching tribute to their life and legacy. All gifts are recognized with a receipt letter to the donor, as well as a thoughtfully created acknowledgment letter to the honouree or family of the remembered. Gift amounts are confidential and will not be shared in the acknowledgment letter.
Celebrating Your Care Pros in a Special Way
After a beloved client passed away, a local Home Instead owner made a gift to honour his grieving Care Professional
This meaningful program provides an opportunity to honour a Home Instead Care Professional who made a positive, lasting impact. The Care Pro receives a special letter informing them that a gift has been made in their honour. The Home Instead franchise office that employs the Care Pro is also notified of the tribute gift so they can recognize the Care Pro in a special way. Gift amounts are confidential.
Your Gift Creates a Better World for Aging Adults
Donating to Home Instead Charities helps older adults age with greater hope and success. Will you help us create a better world for aging adults?
