Editing revision 3 of 2022-06 ACNSLetterOfSupport

June 27, 2022 Re: ACNS Halifax Pride application to the New Horizons for Seniors Program Dear Selection Committee, On behalf of the Elderberries, I am pleased to offer this letter of support for the ACNS's application to the TD Proud of our Pride Program. The Elderberries is a social, educational and outreach group for LGBT Nova Scotians aged 50 and older. Monthly social events are held at a variety of venues including theatre outings, educational and social events. All events are led by members of the elder community and focus on remaining accessible for all, both financially and physically. We frequently are asked to speak to youth and members about personal experiences of being old and queer. The Elderberries have been long time participants in the Halifax Pride Festival, but since 2017 our collaborations efforts have increased. This has been the result of increased focus on relationship building, a variety of micro-grants offered by Halifax Pride, and the creation of a Halifax Pride Elders Committee. Despite this work, elder attendance at the Halifax Pride Festival remains siloed within elder focused events and elder volunteer participation throughout the community is not what we know it could be. This pattern will continue without a focused strategy receiving ongoing attention from dedicated staff. The Elderberries support ACNS' application to this program with the working title, "Looking Back / Looking Forward." PARAGRAPH ABOUT ELDERS INTEREST AND ABILITY TO DO HISTORY AND PREVIOUS PARTICIPATION IN PROJECTS HERE. The Elderberries will work with ACNS to execute the project outlined in their application. We are committed to ensuring that members of the elder community are centred in the project’s visioning and implementation. ACNS has a long history of successfully implementing projects large and small. The Elderberries are excited to partner with ACNS and hope they are successful in receiving the funding for this project. Sincerely, Barend Kamperman, Chair The Elderberries Society

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