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By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, KawarthaNOW Two initiatives aimed at promoting improved well-being for Peterborough seniors \u2014 one through nutritional support and another in the realm of mental health care \u2014 have each received financial boosts. On Thursday (December 11), the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) announced the recipients of its second annual senior care micro grant program, made available to support senior care projects and healthy aging initiatives within the Peterborough area. Curve Lake First Nation’s Home and Community Care and Mental Health Project and One City Peterborough’s Nutritional Support for At-Risk Seniors Project have each received $5,000. “Our hope for each senior care grant is to provide a positive impact on the quality of life for as many seniors as possible,” GPHSF executive director Vince… <\/p>\n

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By Natalie Hamilton, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, KawarthaNOW Two initiatives aimed at promoting improved well-being for Peterborough seniors \u2014 one through nutritional support and another in the realm of mental health care \u2014 have each received financial boosts. On Thursday (December 11), the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation (GPHSF) announced the recipients of its second annual senior care micro grant program, made available to support senior care projects and healthy aging initiatives within the Peterborough area. Curve Lake First Nation’s Home and Community Care and Mental Health Project and One City Peterborough’s Nutritional Support for At-Risk Seniors Project have each received $5,000. “Our hope for each senior care grant is to provide a positive impact on the quality of life for as many seniors as possible,” GPHSF executive director Vince... <\/p>\n

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