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Financial Assistance for Seniors in & Servicing Muskoka

Lenscrafters - Barrie - One Sight Program

The OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation aims to eliminate uncorrected poor vision in a generation by creating sustainable access to vision care and providing free eye exams and glasses for those most in need.

Georgian Mall, 509 Bayfield St, Unit G10, Barrie, ON  L4M 4Z8

Financial assistance based on available funding from the foundation and facilitated by Ontario Works. Assistance could include:

  • Assistance with essential costs of living
  • Support during a crisis or emergency
  • Contact with a case worker that would be assigned

 

PO Box 786, Bracebridge, ON  P1L 1V1

Ext. 4190

Low and modest income households could get granted funding for necessary home modifications such as:

  • Home accessibility modifications for people with disabilities
  • Home repairs for new windows, roofs, doors etc.
  • Purchase of energy-saving products as well as installation

 

70 Pine St Bracebridge, ON P1L 1N3

Community-based service supporting older adults wo live in North Muskoka, to stay in there home. Services can include:

  • Transportation to medical appointments
  • Hot & Frozen meals on wheels
  • Income tax preparation
  • Social connection programs with groups
  • Telephone reassurance
  • Friendly visits
  • Local transportation

 

55 Centre St N, Unit 4, Huntsville, ON  P1H 1T4

Free legion service for ex-service personnel and their dependents. Provincial Command Officer from the Service Bureau Office visits Collingwood Legion to advise veterans on what programs are available such as health and housing.

Collingwood Legion, 490 Ontario St, Collingwood, ON  L9Y 3Z5

This registered charity focuses on companionship and attention for isolated seniors in local communities in Simcoe County and Muskoka. Some of the services and programs include:

  • Adopt a senior for Christmas Program
  • Inter-generational and educational programs
  • Distribution of Christmas and Birthday gifts for seniors
  • Wishes can also be granted throughout the year for seniors

 

Barrie, ON  L4M 7G3

Veterans Affairs provides for the social, mental, economic, and physical well-being of veterans and their dependents.

PO Box 6000, Matane, QC  G4W 0E4