Who We Are
Improving the quality of lives of vulnerable seniors for almost 40 years through impactful Food Security and Social Programs!
About Us
Founded In 1990, LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a non-profit community agency that has proudly served vulnerable seniors with critical Food Security, Including community food bank and door-to-door food delivery for the most vulnerable, and Social Programs, Including variety of fitness classes to improve physical health, wide range of seniors education to promote mental health, leverage technology for fun gaming and entertainment, on-site special events with live music, and our most requested activity – external, large-group field trips encompassing cultural, historical, food markets, site-seeing, nature, and much more!
Our Vision
Improve the quality of life of vulnerable seniors.
Values
As a member driven, community based organization with a volunteer Board of Directors, our work is guided by a commitment to those we serve and is based on the values of inclusivity, integrity, collaboration, faith, trust, transparency and respect.
MISSION
Provide critical Food Security and wide-range of Social Programs to vulnerable seniors to Improve their mental and physical health, promote independence, and reduce social Isolation.
Our Funders
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors gratefully acknowledges the long-standing support of our Funders, without whom this work would not be possible.
Catholic Charities & ShareLife
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a Catholic Charities Member Agency Supported by ShareLife.
Government of Ontario
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility via the Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) Program
City of Toronto
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the City of Toronto via the Community Service Partnerships (CSP) funding program. We are also located within a Toronto Community Housing building as a rent-free tenant.
Catholic Charities & ShareLife
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a Catholic Charities Member Agency Supported by ShareLife.
Government of Ontario
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the Ministry of Seniors & Accessibility via the Seniors Active Living Centre (SALC) Program
City of Toronto
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors receives operational funding from the City of Toronto via the Community Service Partnerships (CSP) funding program. We are also located within a Toronto Community Housing building as a rent-free tenant.
Our History
In our efforts to grow and engage our growing community, Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors rebranded in 2021 with a new operating name “LA CENTRE for Active Seniors”. This new name reflects the attitude of the Centre; promoting active and independent lifestyles! LA CENTRE for Active Seniors is a community based Senior’s Centre.
Since opening in 1990, LA CENTRE for Active Seniors has been an oasis for people 55 and older by serving their emotional, physical, recreational, and social needs for over 30 years. It is through these consistent and reliable offerings that the Centre has continued to evolve to its present day.
Our History
Since opening in 1990, LA Centre for Active Seniors has been an oasis for people 55 and older by serving their emotional, physical, recreational, social and spiritual needs for over 30 years. It is through these consistent and reliable offerings that the Centre has continued to evolve to its present day.
In our efforts to grow and engage our growing community, Loyola Arrupe Centre for Seniors rebranded in 2021 with a new operating name “LA Centre for Active Seniors”. This new name reflects the attitude of the Centre; promoting active and independent lifestyles! LA Centre for Active Seniors is a community based Senior’s Centre.
Our Board & Staff
MEET OUR TEAM!
LA CENTRE for Active Seniors operates with a volunteer Board of Directors and a team of staff that are guided by a commitment to those we serve!
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Location List!
We are proud to partner with Toronto Seniors Housing to deliver our programs right in the heart of senior residential buildings.
Our Board & Staff
MEET OUR TEAM!
LA Centre for Active Seniors operates with a volunteer Board of Directors and a team of staff that are guided by a commitment to those we serve!
Check Out Our Location List!
We are proud to partner with Toronto Community Housing to deliver our programs right in the heart of senior residential buildings.
Financial Statements
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Become a member of LA CENTRE
Becoming a member of the LA CENTRE is one of the healthiest things you can do. Our volunteers and team members are here to support you in your golden years.
