In Calgary, Canada, high school students launched a hotline called Joy 4 All. 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. The World’s host Marco Werman has the story.
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