Its mandate is to be there for the Ogden community; to help ensure kids have a safe place to go to socialize, take part in after school programs and have a free meal if they’re hungry.
So when the Youth Centres of Calgary (YCC) closed its doors in mid-march due to COVID-19, staff and volunteers knew they still had a job to do. “A lot of kids aren’t eating,” YCC executive director Jane Wachowich said. “We realized as soon as school was out we had to pivot quickly and refocus our energy on food uniquely and making sure every kid in Calgary gets fed.” [ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ] And they did just that.