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Federal funding allowed some groups to pivot to online programs, and they hope to stay hybrid
May 12, 2022
After more than two years of adapting programs due to COVID-19, non-profit groups across Nova Scotia are making some of the new services permanent.
COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted since March.
The Elizabeth Fry Society provides services to women and gender-diverse people involved in the criminal justice system.
“Pre-COVID, our programs and services were in-person, and people would come to our office or we would go to offices in other communities or find a space in other communities,” said Julie Kendell, associate executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society.
“When we were hit with the COVID-19 pandemic, we had to kind of think outside the box and become innovative. And what we did to do that is we accessed as much virtual opportunities as we could.”
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/covid-online-learning-services-programs-1.6449737