Number in The News: 21: Calgary students launch hotline to bring uplifting stories to seniors
A group of high school students in Calgary, Canada “want to make [their] community a safer and better place” by keeping “everyone engaged and happy during these tough times, especially the people who are helping the cause by self-isolating,” according to the Joy4All website.
From The World and PRX, this is The Number in the News. Today’s number: 21.
In these challenging times, sometimes you just need a pick-me-up — and fast. Luckily, residents of Calgary in western Canada literally have joy on speed-dial. High school students launched a hotline called Joy4All. Dial it, and you can hear local students share jokes, short stories and acts of kindness. The project is directed specifically toward seniors who may feel lonely while social distancing.
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