One in 12 Torontonians have no close family or friends post-pandemic — how can they rebuild a sense of community?

Author Neha Chollangi
The Toronto Foundation’s 2022 social capital survey shows that Toronto’s residents have faced a decline in wellbeing, sense of community, and civic engagement.

Why It Matters

Community services organizations can play a major role in helping Toronto’s population regain their sense of social connectedness. But the decline in community engagement poses a huge barrier to recovery from the social impacts of the pandemic.

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