Two Sydney Groups Get Funds For Seniors Programs

by Dave DesveauxJuly 22, 2016

Some provincial funding is being given to two Sydney groups who work with seniors.

Sydney-Whitney Pier MLA Derek Mombourquette announced investments today in Breton Ability Centre and the Health Association of African Canadians in Cape Breton.

The Breton Ability Centre received a grant of 8,000 dollars to offer horticultural and exercise therapy sessions to their residents.

The money will also be used to expand the organization’s community garden and greenhouse project.

The Health Association of African Canadians received a grant of 3,250 dollars to launch a two-day senior health symposium.

The province says the symposium will provide health information to seniors and encourage an open dialogue about the health of African Canadians.

Both grants are being given through the province’s Age-Friendly Grant program.

Dave Desveaux

Dave Desveaux, a native of New Waterford leverages his experience and passion for research in The Coast 89.7 Newsroom where as the Weekday Newscaster. His foray into radio began with a research position at The Coast, which led to the production of a radio documentary on the music of the Mi’kmaq people. The program, entitled “First Nations, First Music” was co-produced with fellow Coast personality Ron Neville and released in early 2011. A graduate of Breton Education Centre, Dave went on to get a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Sociology from Cape Breton University, as well as a Master of Arts Degree in Sociology from Dalhousie University. He has worked as a teaching assistant at Dalhousie, and in various short-term customer service and research positions.

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