During isolation, a community initiative at Glengara has flourished into a professional and innovative volunteer program.
Last year, some residents formed the Glengara Good Neighbour Program as a simple gesture to welcome new residents. While some of the original services aren’t currently suitable due to coronavirus restrictions, this hasn’t slowed the program down.
Quite the opposite, in fact – residents have found new and creative ways to adapt and evolve the program! Now, instead of taking residents to and from social events in a golf buggy, they are offering daily check-up calls or a friendship call.
Volunteers also help residents with prescriptions and groceries, either setting up online shopping or delivering groceries to their door. A library outreach program and pet emergency assistance remain in full swing.
This just shows the community spirit at Glengara continues to go from strength to strength – no matter the challenges.
