Success Story YMCA Employment Services, Sudbury

“A few years ago it was identified that a group of low income senior citizens wanted to stay in their homes as long as possible but could not afford the basic maintenance of their yard in the summer and snow shoveling in winter.  Working with the manager of employment programs for the municipality we implemented a Community Helpers Program.  The municipality paid for a crew foreman and the expenses for the program.  Ontario Works participants volunteered through the Community Placement Program to help the seniors.  It was a win-win situation for all involved.”