Since well before the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Canadian Red Cross has been present in countries aroundthe world, working with local Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to strengthen their response to natural disasters and health emergencies. However, with the arrival of COVID-19, 2020 has become an unprecedented year and has led to a shift in our work from an international to a more domestic focus.
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The Francophone Association of Brooks is working hard to continue programming amidst the pandemic, thanks to the Government of Canada’s Emergency Support for Community Organizations granting program.
RePère is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to foster the development of paternal skills by giving fathers the tools to build and maintain strong relationships with their children. Its main goals are to offer support to struggling fathers and help men define their role as a father. The organization has been active in the Montreal area for 25 years.
Read how a local organization is helping seniors in rural Nova Scotia, thanks in part to a grant from the Red Cross. Read how they are making a difference, and learn about grants that are available to community organizations helping vulnerable people during COVID-19.
Parks and playgrounds were summer’s go-to for children across Canada. It’s still uncertain times with some places opening public areas, depending on your region, and some places still off-limits, especially for children. Even still, some Canadians may still be unsure about venturing into common domains. With that in mind, we thought to bring you some ideas to entertain children around home – still.
No matter how active you may be, getting regular exercise does wonders for your physical and mental health. It has numerous and significant benefits, so let’s get moving !
La Croix-Rouge canadienne a été mandatée par le gouvernement pour fournir une aide vitale dans des centres d’hébergement et de soins de longue durée (CHSLD). L’organisation a donc recruté une « force humanitaire » dont fait partie Wilson Restrepo. Voici son histoire.
RePère est un organisme communautaire à but non lucratif ayant pour mission de favoriser le développement des compétences paternelles en offrant aux pères les outils nécessaires pour créer et maintenir de bonnes relations avec leurs enfants. Ses objectifs principaux sont d’offrir un soutien aux pères en difficulté et de permettre aux hommes de se définir dans leur rôle de père. Il œuvre depuis maintenant 25 ans dans la région de Montréal.