加拿大华人业余体育协会获4.96万加元种子基金 助力长者健康生活 中文热点多伦多报道——加拿大华人业余体育协会（Chinese Leisure Sports Association，CLSA）获得安省延龄草基金会（Ontario Trillium Foundation，OTF）49,600加元种子基金支持，开展为期12个月的社区体育公益项目，帮助低收入长者提升身体活动水平，加强社会联系，倡导健康、积极的生活方式。 根据项目计划，CLSA将培养24名跨代志愿教练，并为120多名低收入长者提供方便参与的体育及社区活动。通过专业培训和社区实践，志愿教练将进一步提升运动指导、沟通及活动组织能力，帮助更多长者积极参与体育锻炼，在运动中建立友谊，加强与社区的联系。
9月27日（星期日）晚7时30分，CLSA在万锦市WePlay Centre举行公益体育培训活动交流及总结活动。安省议员、万锦市—於人村选区省议员（MPP）Billy Pang，与CLSA副会长Allen Song共同出席，并与数十位参加公益培训活动的会员、教练及协会负责人一起，回顾过去数月开展公益体育活动的历程。
回顾过去数月的公益活动，CLSA通过体育运动搭建起连接不同年龄层社区成员的桥梁。参与者不仅能够在运动中保持活跃，也在交流互动中结识朋友，增强社区归属感。体育运动也成为促进健康、增进友谊和加强社区联系的重要纽带。 Allen Song副会长代表CLSA表示，协会将珍惜安省政府及安省延龄草基金会给予的支持，继续做好公益体育项目，在现有基础上再接再厉、不断提升服务质量，让更多长者能够享受运动带来的健康与快乐。
$49,600 OTF Seed Grant Supports Active Living for Seniors Markham, ON – Chinese Leisure Sports Association is celebrating a $49,600 Seed grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to strengthen active living and social connections for low-income seniors. Over 12 months, the project is training 24 intergenerational volunteer coaches and creating accessible recreational and social opportunities for more than 120 low-income seniors. Through professional training and community activities, volunteer coaches are developing the skills and confidence needed to support seniors in staying physically active, building friendships, and becoming more connected with their community. The project also strengthens long-term community capacity by developing a team of trained volunteers who can continue supporting accessible recreational opportunities beyond the grant period. Chinese Leisure Sports Association is grateful to the Ontario government and OTF for this investment, which is helping seniors enjoy healthier, more active lifestyles while building stronger and more connected communities. |
