Coalition for Kids International initiates community programs for senior citizens, children's groups and kids less fortunate - involving them in the activities of the organization and helping to bridge the ever-widening gap between the generations.

Current community programs include:

• Senior Citizens Weekly Outings Click here for more photos

  Senior citizens from centres in HRM are chauffeur driven in the "Miles of Smiles" Bentley on outings to their favourite destinations and treated to lunch or afternoon tea along the way.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  “Let me express my gratitude for the opportunity to have our residents be a part of the Miles of Smiles program, many positive comments have come forward both from staff and residents” Rick Kelly, Northwood President & CEO “The seniors are now participating in the Miles of Smiles program. Coalition for Kids has given Chebucto Links, through their programs, the ability to bring small pockets of seniors together and make them feel comfortable and safe while enjoying these outings. We have been given the avenue to offer new experiences to the participants and it has proven to be very rewarding. The participants have met new friends and are still talking about the fun and laughter that they have shared” Joy McKay, Program Director, Chebucto Links “It was the best day of their lives!” Carol Atkinson, Dartmouth Seniors’ Service Centre “It was a wonderful trip. If you enjoy life you will enjoy twice as much the ride in the Bentley. The Bentley, it is only for royalty but I got a once in a lifetime chance to drive in it. It was remarkable. What a smooth ride and you don’t even hear the engine” Zina Andersons (96 years young) CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT OUR MILES OF SMILES PROGRAM FOR SENIORS

• Teens and youth from Coalition for Kids International's "Journeys for a Lifetime" program visit senior citizens to share their experiences and spend time “connecting” in wonderful conversation.
  
  

• Students from Gorsebrook Junior High School entertain senior citizens at local community centres
  
  

  

Recent community programs include:

• 24 kids from various clubs in Halifax and Dartmouth were invited to the IIHF World Hockey Championships in Halifax as guests of Coalition for Kids International. Thanks to the generous donation of the much sought-after hockey tickets by an anonymous benefactor these great kids were thrilled to be a part of this fabulous sporting occasion.

• 400 kids from various schools and boys and girls clubs in Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS were sponsored by the local businesses communities and kind-hearted individuals and invited as guests of Coalition for Kids International to the Capitol Theatre and Rebecca Cohn Auditorium to watch the award winning show "TAPEIRE", featuring James Devine, the Guinness World Records fastest dancer and whirlwind fiddle player Ashley MacIssac. … more …

• The Holy Heart Chamber Choir from St. John's, NB and the Halifax Grammar and Halifax West High School Choirs from Halifax, NS were invited by Coalition for Kids International to perform with Paul Anka at the Mile One Centre and the Metro Centre. Over 100 kids from the three choirs took to the stage to join one of the world's greatest singer/songwriters to perform the song, "Freedom" … more …
  

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• 250 senior citizens from various complexes in St. John's, NB and Halifax, NS were sponsored by the local business communities and kind-hearted individuals and invited as guests of Coalition for Kids International to the Mile One Centre and the Metro Centre to watch the legendary Paul Anka in concert.
  
  Before the show the seniors were treated to a complimentary fish and chip supper and then driven to and from the venues in courtesy buses. Local teenagers delivered the tickets to the seniors and assisted them throughout the evening to make sure they all had a "Night to Remember"… more …

Thanks to our senior citizen sponsors - Click Here.

"I wish you could have heard the joy in her voice...It was so touching to see..." - Click Here