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…and mental health. The pandemic has also forced us to appreciate more profoundly than ever before how inequities have led to the greatest harm for our society. COVID-19 has disproportionately……
…hand. “I can’t always tell when meat is ready, so my Down syndrome daughter actually does cooking. And the prepared meals are a godsend … It’s been extremely helpful,” she……
…working long hours, getting up incredibly early, and staying up late into the night—all to ensure seniors have the technological assistance they need, and other volunteers are supported. “I’m very……
…the pandemic. “Frontline agencies have told us that, since physical distancing measures came into place, consistently sourcing and training volunteers has become more difficult—especially since many volunteers in our communities……
…work. Isolated seniors are one of the most vulnerable populations even before the context of a global pandemic. Seniors normally rely on community day-programming where they can socialize with others,……
…drug overdoses, this investment is especially important to make sure we can prevent and treat substance use and abuse in our city – particularly for young people and their families….…
…One of those staunch supporters was Jeremy Roberts, formerly the MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean. Jeremy frequently brought provincial ministers to meetings, aligned to the theme, and educated other policy makers……
Kids at Britannia Woods Community House’s after-school program recently had the opportunity to experience an ‘Hour of Code,’ thanks to our partners at Accenture. Justin Mahoney, Data Science Consultant, and……
…with thousands of people sleeping without a roof over their head each night. Our policy recommendation: Make housing (including energy costs) truly affordable, especially for seniors and those living below……