Darien and Teddy live in Comox, a small island town of 15,000 residents located off the coast of British Columbia (BC), Canada.

Through the United Way’s “Safe Seniors, Strong Communities” initiative, Darien and Teddy have their groceries delivered, receive hot meals three times a week and enjoy regular check-in conversations by phone. Due to their existing health conditions, it would be extremely difficult for them to have access to these necessities if it weren’t for the Safe Seniors program. Read more

It’s 2021 and that means: there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While 2020 was one of our most challenging years that I can remember (between #workingfromhomewithkids, to its impact on commuter transit services, to getting used to new requirements for sanitization on transit and beyond), it’s time for a fresh start for 2021. Read more

Denise Wood lives alone in Denver, and that’s how she’s spending Christmas this year — alone. Read more