Series - Adaptation and agility in times of a crisis

How one Montreal organization pivoted during the pandemic to respond to seniors in crisis

Author Jacky Habib
The NDG Senior Citizens' Council is balancing long-term impact with crisis management

Why It Matters

As the coronavirus pandemic exacerbates risks for the most vulnerable populations, seniors are experiencing poverty, food insecurity, and mental health crises while facing social isolation. A Montreal organization says that for some seniors in their community, it’s an issue of life and death. This is our second story in a series with Innoweave.

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