A Scarborough senior citizen has received a provincial award for the great energy and spirit she brings to her retirement community.
Uma Kumariah is one of two retirement home residents in Ontario to receive the Resident Champion Award from the Retirement Home Regulatory Authority (RHRA). The organization is dedicated to enhancing residents’ safety and consumer protection in Ontario’s licensed retirement homes.
Each year, the RHRA encourages retirement homes, their residents and community members across the province to nominate remarkable residents who help enhance the lives of fellow residents, staff and community members, alike. These resident stories highlight the compassionate actions of residents and the positive impact they are having on those around them.
The RHRA’s independent Stakeholder Advisory Council (SAC) selected Kumariah as one of this year’s two Resident Champion Award recipients for being a beacon of kindness, a champion of diversity and a resident advocate for inclusion. They say that her positive spirit and unwavering dedication have had a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.
“I have a passion to help others and I will help as long as I can,” explains Kumariah. “And I am so happy to be recommended for my service.”
Kumariah’s commitment to celebrating cultural diversity led her to play a pivotal role in helping to organize multicultural programs, educational workshops, and heritage celebrations that bring fellow residents together. With her leadership rooted in inclusivity, the RHRA explained, Kumariah makes sure that every voice is heard and valued and actively works to create spaces where everyone feels welcome.
Do you know a senior in Scarborough’s whose efforts deserve a shout out? Email us their story at info@mpulse.ca so we can celebrate their great contributions to our community in an upcoming issue.
