HEADLINES & HIGHLIGHTS
8,088
Number of phone calls our staff & volunteers made in order to connect with vulnerable members of our community
3,671
Number of programs, courses and events we have offered since the pandemic began.
1,880
The number of generous community members and friends who have donated to the MNjcc during this time
75,243
Number of online registrations to at least one of our programs since our building closure
community impact
by the numbers, since the pandemic began
In April 2020, MNjcc Adult Daytime Culture and Education, through a partnership with Centennial College, was awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSREC) grant. The goal of the project was to study the effects of Covid-19 and social distancing (first wave) on the older adults in our community. This year-long project included a survey about all MNjcc programs offered to older adults (55+), in-depth interviews, and a community webinar for seniors organizations and MNjcc partners.
We are very pleased to share this final report and infographics with you.
Key findings include: impact of social distancing on the health and wellness of older adults • seniors’ coping strategies • programming preferences during and post social distancing • recommendations
Members of the MNjcc Community Choir present “Sing My Child” with words and music by Sarah Quartel.
Lovingly conducted by Briony Glassco, edited by Lindsay Naft, and accompanied by the gifted Geoff Bennett on Djembe.