A recent article in the news features CCC and many of our important initiatives, programs and events, check out some of the highlights below:
“Many seniors are experiencing chronic loneliness, which may lead to obviously feeling socially or emotionally isolated, which then can lead to depression and other risk factors,” said Costa. “It’s very concerning because of the aging population that there’s so many seniors that are simply, you know, in a sense, forgotten or abandoned.”
CCC has launched a new nationwide calling service called Community of Hope Outreach: Connecting with Seniors Project. Trained volunteers will conduct regular check-in phone calls or Zoom confabs with Canadians aged 55 and older unable to receive in-person visitors. All recruits are required to complete volunteer screening and vulnerable sector verification with the police. Costa characterized the participation in this new program as “very impressive.” The non-profit leader declared there is “a strong draw among the communities” the non-profit, headquartered in London, Ont., liaises with routinely. Costa has implemented an industrious ground game to build awareness and generate interest in this new calling service.
CCC and the EPC are also joining forces with St. John the Compassionate Mission and St. Mary of Egypt Refuge on Nov. 20 for a Project Anna and Simeon Euthanasia Healing Retreat at St. John the Compassionate Mission at 155 Broadview Ave. in Toronto. This evening event features a pastoral talk on grieving by Fr. Lui Santi, testimonial discussions and a memorial service.
“I am so humbled to be able to be part of this initiative, which is so vital for these times that we’re living in,” said Costa.
To learn more about CCC, visit https://www.compassionatecommunitycare.org/ or read the complete article here.
