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The Basics For Seniors:Food,Clothing
​& Shelter,Transportation
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Important ! All Information on this Website is based on prior seniors experience and information we have been able to gather from different organizations and government agencies. We don’t speak on behalf of these organizations/ government agencies and we don’t endorse any of
them. Legislation and policies are also constantly being updated. If you need to clarify something you always want to go straight to the source
​of that organization or government agency. 

Wage Supplement/Employment for Seniors over age 55 NB Government !
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Tourism Employment for Seniors.                                       

Tourism Employment Fund for Seniors

This wage supplement is meant to help seniors continue to have

Updated News of Important for Seniors on Fixed Incomes. Topic - Incomes/Housing in NB.

Provincial, federal governments sign 10-year housing agreement

The provincial and federal governments have signed a 10-year agreement to provide long-term funding for affordable housing.


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​The Basics For Seniors: Food,Clothing & Shelter,Transportation 

Guarantee Income Supplement Programme - Income Issues e.g. Poverty.
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In December 2017, Service Canada implemented a process to automatically enroll seniors who are eligible to receive the GIS. If you can be automatically enrolled, Service Canada will send you a notification letter the month after you turn 64.


Guaranteed Income Supplement - Apply
This a programme for people that need it. 

Guaranteed Income Supplement - Apply

Old Age Security



Affordable Housing for Seniors 
  • N.B Rent Supplement Assistance Programme. Base on 30% of you Income
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To get into one of these units the Government can not Discriminate it is based on Economic Need only this programme also applies to the General Public, not just Seniors. They don't, for example, need a reference from your previous landlord. If you have any questions as policies do change to confirm any thing I would contact NB Housing directly. 

What if I have a serious problem with one of my neighbors or another tenant ?

It is our understanding. Let say if you have a problem with your neighbor lets say they are loud and doing Gods know what and not a senior
​for example ??? You want to complain to NB Housing the dept that is responsible for this programme, though make sure it something really worth complaining about. If an individual usually has a couple of complaints they will usually be evicted.  
 
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  • NB Rent Supplement Assistance Program. Based on 30 % of your Income. One does not have to be on Social Assistance to Qualify !​

  •  ​Rural Rides Affordable Transportation for Medical Appointment & Food Shopping
  •  Food Bank Sackville, NB
  •  Free Computer Access
  •  Salvation Army Voucher & Home Goods 
  •  Home Energy Assistance Program, NB 
  • The New Brunswick Low-Income Seniors' Benefit $400.00 Rebate​
  • The New Brunswick Drug Plan
  • Seniors Fixed Incomes Part-Time Employment & Agesim
  • Senior Goodwill Ambassador Program, Volunteer​​
  • Caregiver Support Network, Sackville, NB

      Prefab Granny Units
      Maybe the answer to housing crisis for some seniors on fixed incomes?  
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Free Stuff to do in Sackville,NB For Seniors on Fixed Incomes !
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 Articles of Interest for Seniors on Fixed Incomes

If you are already in an N.B. Housing Unite. Contact Person.
​Program Officer Housing, Mr. Jermain Aubame. Phone Number (856-2812) 


​Important ! All Information on this Website is based on prior seniors experience and information we have been able to gather from different organizations and government agencies. We don’t speak on behalf of these organizations/ government agencies and we don’t endorse any of
them. Legislation and policies are also constantly being updated. If you need to clarify something you always want to go straight to the source
​of that organization or government agency. ​ 

2017 New Seniors Guide for NB.
Additional information about federal and provincial programs and services for seniors, contact the Seniors’ Information
Line at  1-855-550-0552 (toll-free) and speak with an agent
today! Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Click Here for Guide

Not sure? Tele-Care 
Call Telecare - 811
​"Tele-Care is a free, confidential, health advice and information line. Dial 811 for access to bilingual, registered nurses"

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 Chimo Helpline is a provincial crisis phone line, accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to all residents of New Brunswick. ​ We can help you by providing a listening ear, helpful...


It is Emergency Situation. I am Homeless Right Now.

​In an Emergency Situation. Go to Outpatients at the Sackville Memorial Hospital.
The Doctor will do what then can to help make arrangement to get you into a shelter in Moncton, NB. 
This would be based on the Doctors assessment.
This is based on previous experience by others who been in the same situation. 
This is usually the way they handle emergency cases like this.
We don't speak on behalf of any Doctor or the policies of NB Health or the Sackville Memorial Hospital.
House Nazareth-Moncton

Housing and Homelessness (Unit)

The Housing and Income Support branch is responsible for the planning, design and monitoring of all departmental housing and income security programs and services. These include the following programs and services: the Transitional Assistance, Interim Assistance and Extended Benefits Programs; all income support special benefits; and the Family Support Order Services.


Press Stories, Podcast & Thank You List 

Sackville Seniors Helping Seniors

Sackville Seniors Helping Seniors By Demian Hammock ...

​PostCast - Sackville Seniors Helping Seniors.
Special Thanks to Gabriel Simon for this Podcast.
Gabriel Simon's is Trained Journalist. With a 
background in TV & Radio.

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Thank You List - Click Below 
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