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March 7, 2024
Looking to make your income stretch further? Feeling overwhelmed with where to turn? There are rebates, grants and benefits available you may be eligible to receive. Learn more by calling 211. If you’re a senior, Victoria County’s Senior Safety Coordinator can help too. For more, watch this short video:
Help is available – reaching out is the hard part. 211 Nova Scotia is a primary resource available to seniors in Victoria County. Need help navigating the programs available? Our Seniors Safety Coordinator, Cassandra Yonder, is here to help!
The Seniors Care Grant is open to low-income senior households until March 31, 2024. The grant is for $750 per household.
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