“Overworked and undervalued,” Canada’s caregivers are on the brink of a collapse, says report

Why It Matters

Caregivers, both paid and unpaid, support some of the most vulnerable and marginalized communities in Canada. As 69 per cent of caregivers reported deteriorating mental health last year, a collapse of the formal and informal caregiving system would be catastrophic for communities across the country.

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

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.

This organization’s ‘connected community approach’ is changing how social services are designed

Why It Matters

COVID-19 has forced many organizations that focus on community well-being to reimagine how they provide essential services. Strengthening community resilience and well-being using innovative social R&D methods is how social service organizations are moving forward post pandemic.