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Governing Statements
Vision
Healthy aging for all in a connected and caring community.
Mission
The Peel Council on Aging will advance positive aging by promoting the health, well-being and social participation of Peel older adults and by influencing attitudes, policies and programs to include the voices of older persons.
Mandate
- serve as a cross sectoral collective of community members and groups who come together to drive collective impact in alignment with regional priorities related to healthy aging and older adults
- provide leadership, foster community connections, and lend support across senior sector organizations
- build capacity by supporting organizations whose primary role it is to deliver programs
- support equity seeking groups with respect to healthy aging
- optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of system navigation and service delivery in the region
- influence decision-makers and contribute to policy development as related to healthy aging
- support age-friendly communities and promote healthy aging
- build awareness about the importance of a connected and caring community
Values and Guiding Principles
- Collaboration – We will engage cross sectoral stakeholders to create synergies and align Peel Council on Aging projects with existing plans.
- Diversity – We respect each person has unique needs and we will foster community engagement by including the many voices of Peel older adults.
- Respect – We will act with integrity and with ethical responsibility.