An update on a project we told you about in April involving The Village at Canadore College.

The Village C.A.R.E.S program has Canadore students reaching out and providing wellness and reassurance calls to isolated seniors during the pandemic.

C.A.R.E.S stands for:

– Compassion Calls
– Assistance
– Respect
– Exchange
– Supports

Project Manager Micheline McWhirter says, the students have so far logged more than 400 hours of direct community support. She says now they are looking at making this a permanent part of the program.

She says this has been beneficial for all involved as the students are supporting seniors through COVID-19.

Officials say this type of placement is believed to be the first of its kind for colleges.

They say not only has it provided a way for students to complete their program requirements instead of deferring their placements due to the pandemic, but at the same time supporting vulnerable people in our community.

Feedback from their community partners has been very positive and they have asked that this initiative continue throughout the year.
Students were happy to be a part of the program too.

Filed under: Canadore College, COVID-19, The Village CARES Project