Green Acres Foundation wins Seniors Service Award
Green Acres Foundation here Lethbridge was recognized by Seniors, Community and Social Services Minister, Jason Nixon with the Minister’s Seniors Service award in the nonprofit category. Chair for the foundation, Jeff Carlson says Green Acres Foundation was recognized for their programs that are being adopted across the province.
Green Acres Foundation received the award for their work in their Safe Suite program, which was created in partnership with the Lethbridge Elder Abuse Response Network (LEARN). Through this partnership, they are able to provide safe accommodations seniors experiencing or at risk of experiencing some sort of abuse. CEO of Green Acres Foundation, Dawna Coslovi explains why it was important for them to get the LEARN program off the ground.
Green Acres Foundation is a non-profit housing management body established by the Province. They have more than 20 locations across Southern Alberta.