“There is an alchemy, something incredible, that happens when two people connect and someone knows that they are not alone.” 'The Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping strategies, and suggest well-being resources and community connections to other existing services.' [From Canadian Red Cross website .]   Targeting Isolation had t

Volunteers help programs and organizations in our community thrive. What do volunteers say about the benefits of volunteering? To help...