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Seniors’ Safety Program Faces Funding Cut | Winnipeg News
Seniors’ safety is on the line as A&O Support Services fights to keep city funding for a vital program helping older crime victims — after being denied $150K for counseling, legal aid, and safety education. Though the city cited fierce competition for limited funds, A&O argues that ending support leaves vulnerable elders more exposed. With a 20-year history of funding — including last year’s $95K grant — the program’s loss threatens critical outreach. The city’s new scoring system and appeal process aim to depoliticize funding, but A&O’s case could reshape how safety priorities are set — and…
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