Addressing needs upstream can reduce their long-term impact

Providing older adults and people of varying abilities with the support they need to maintain independence has short and long-term implications for their overall health and wellbeing and facilitates prolonged contribution to the community.

In a healthy community, each member is highly engaged, feels a strong sense of belonging, and has inclusive spaces that provide access to broad cultural opportunities. Feeling that you have a place and celebrating differences as well as finding common ground is what community is about.

Safe, reliable, low-cost transportation options help bridge the divide between people and jobs, services, and training opportunities.