Seniors Association of Oakvile (Halton)

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Our Mission
The Mission of the Association is to enhance the quality of life of its seniors through mutual partnership, to promote and facilitate aged seniors in their integration in the mainstream society, and become active and productive citizens of the society.
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To unite the senior residents of Oakville-Burlington who are of the South Asian origin.
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To support the integration of aged seniors in the main stream community while retaining their cultural identity.
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To sponsor literary, musical, educational and cultural events, conventions, workshops, and seminars for the promotion of the people and their issues of the South Asians.
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Establish and maintain a meeting place for cultural activities for South Asian seniors of Oakville and Burlington.
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To identify and create employment and/or income earning opportunities for seniors.
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To assist seniors in accessing services and / or programs to develop English language capacity, reduce language and information barriers.
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To promote and encourage good responsible citizenry among seniors.
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To enable seniors to appropriately address health concerns and support comfortable home environment.
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To create an awareness of, and to promote among the healthcare providers, service providers, community organizations, and the general community, including ethnic and cultural communities of the specific issues and needs of the aged seniors.