Connected Hearts

Site: Oakville - Mailing Address

Service: Intergenerational Senior Companionship Program

Record #: OAK0545
Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2026

Contact Information

Office Phone 289-885-3915
E-Mail connectedhearts@gmail.com
Website https://connectedhearts.my.canva.site
Primary Contact Simar Manku, Founder and Chair; Email: manku.simar@gmail.com
Alternate Contact Daniyal Ahmed, Director of Strategy; Phone: 647-741-4510; Email: daniyalahmed.ca@gmail.com
Volunteer Coordinator Janmey Bhojak, Director of Operations; Phone: 365-777-0018; Email: janmeybhojak@gmail.com

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

An Oakville-based nonprofit that empowers students to lead while providing seniors with meaningful, interactive companionship.
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established October 2025
Funding Grants

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Builds meaningful connections between youth and seniors through student‑led volunteer programs, empowering young people to develop leadership skills while providing older adults with regular companionship, engagement, and social interaction

  • partners with senior homes and community organizations to reduce social isolation among seniors and create opportunities for intergenerational learning, creativity, and friendship
  • Senior companionship and engagement
  • Student leadership and volunteer opportunities
  • Technology support and digital literacy sessions for seniors
  • Creative arts and storytelling activities
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am-1 pm
Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility

For Volunteers:

  • Students seeking volunteer hours toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

For Seniors:

  • Seniors participating through partnered senior homes or community settings
Application

Apply through website
Languages English ; Hindi ; Urdu
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville, ON
Mailing Address c/o Connected Hearts 
25 Lakeshore Rd W 
Oakville, ON L6K 3X8
Physical Access Not Applicable - No physical location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Disabilities ; Health Care ; Older Adults ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Recreation for Children / Families ; Home Support Programs ; Home Support ; Recreation for Youth ; Programs for Home Support ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Older Adults ; Intergenerational Programs ; Youth Community Service Programs