NDG Senior Citizens’ Council
NDG Senior Citizens’ Council (NDGSCC) is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of low-income adults (50+) by encouraging mutual aid and civic engagement. Since 1974, the NDGSCC has brought together people who are concerned with providing a better quality of life for older residents of N.D.G. and Montreal West. The NDGSCC is to open to engaging all individuals to the extent of their abilities.
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NDGSCC aims to lessen the impact of social and economic isolation through programs and services, outreach, advocacy, research, joint action and education. NDGSCC works to address the underlying causes of poverty and social exclusion by supporting social justice initiatives that represent the real changes required to promote dignity, not charity. They provide a sense of belonging and restore hope to individuals who might otherwise remain invisible in society.
The NDG Senior Citizens’ Council is an organization dedicated to the respect, valuing and empowerment of seniors.They advocate an innovative approach to the provision of services. They strive to affirm the dignity and worth of the whole person - body, mind and spirit - by carrying out our mission through a process that is sensitive and humanistic. They protect their organizational autonomy and integrity while simultaneously working in partnership with government agencies and community organizations.
Connections
NDGSCC co-hosts (in partnership with the NDG Food Depot) monthly get-togethers that provide an opportunity for learning and sharing. Education on topics related to housing rights, affordable and healthy eating, self-esteem, budgeting and legal issues, among others are included with a meal that is prepared collectively. Participation and engagement play an integral role and everyone is encouraged to get involved.
Boomer Café
The Boomer Café is a drop-in designed to give low-income Boomers the opportunity to meet and connect with others. It gives people the chance to develop relationships, enjoy a cup of coffee as well as having access to computers and the internet free of charge; and it provides the opportunity for mutual support, advocacy/information, yoga classes, computer lessons, learning new skills. Individuals find collective solutions to shared challenges and participate in the development and operations of the drop-in center. The Boomer cafe is a joint initiative with the NDG Food Depot.
Support Group
We offer a support group for people who are having difficulty adapting to changes related to the aging process. Some of these changes may be due to isolation, deteriorating health, and/or the loss of a loved one. This group provides the opportunity for participants to develop supportive relationships both in the group and outside of the group as well as exchanging ideas and solutions to their challenges.
Advocacy
NDG provides advocacy for individuals who are 50 years and over.
We intervene on behalf of individuals who are experiencing roadblocks related to housing, finances, accessing health services or interpersonal difficulties. Volunteers assist with advocacy as part of a team. Every opportunity is taken to provide the opportunity for the person needing the help to be involved in the process. Individuals who are receiving help are given the opportunity to give back in a way that fits with their strengths and desires.
Services are offered to residents of N.D.G. and or Montreal West. Some have income, health and /or age related criteria.