CERP

Started on August 24th, 2020 and Funded by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, the Covid-19 Emergency Response Program provides free African and Caribbean groceries, hot meals and online and in-person activities to the community.

About the Program

The program addressed issues such a food security and increased isolation faced by many people living in Windsor, Ontario by delivering groceries, hot meals and online/in-person classes held in a manner that complied with health regulations and social distancing guidelines.

Online classes included

Mental health classes by a culturally qualified social worker,

Cooking classes with certified chef Tammy Elliot

Arts and crafts classes

Health and Wellness classes with Maxine Ebegbuzie

Prayer meetings

5 weeks of interactive classes with performing artist Leslie McCurdy.

Zoom Birthday celebrations

In-Person Program

In-person classes included sewing and pottery classes.

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