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March 27, 2020 at 4:00pm Prince Edward Community Care update on services The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association continues to operate the hot & frozen Meals on Wheels program on a limited basis.  “We have amazing volunteers in this community and they are willing and able to deliver the meals to the seniors who need them” commented Debbie MacDonald Moynes executive director.  There have been adaptations to the delivery procedure to ensure physical distancing and safety for all. Community Care has over 1500 clients on their roster and are assembling a group of their current volunteers to make regular reassurance calls.  More clients are being added to the call list each day. “Dedicated community support to seniors

PRESS RELEASE March 16, 2020 at 9:40am Prince Edward Community Care closures The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association announced today that it is placing additional programs and activities on hold until further notice. Closed, effective immediately:  office at 74A King Street, Picton; Thrift Shop at 153 Main Street, Picton; Foot Care Clinics, Active Living Programs, Income Tax, support groups, seminars & Seniors Luncheon Social events.  Programs presently operating with modified schedules, for urgent situations only, and with ongoing rigorous active screening of both clients and volunteers are:  Meals on Wheels and Escorted Transportation.  Friendly visiting and reassurance programs are still operating by telephone only. Updates will be posted to the Community Care Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/CommunityCareforSeniors  Call 613-476-7493

March 14, 2020 Prince Edward Community Care responds to COVID-19 The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association announced today that it is temporarily placing selected programs on hold to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. The decision was made based on standards and guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Public Health and the risk factors associated with the spread of the virus. Programs being placed on temporary hold meet one or more of the following conditions: food sharing, prolonged gatherings, and close proximity (i.e. waiting rooms). Programs temporarily on hold as of Monday, March 16 are Foot Care Clinics, Active Living Programs, Income Tax, support groups, seminars & Seniors Luncheon Social events.  Programs presently operating as

Press Release Prince Edward Community Care is gearing up for another season of completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. If you are a senior 60+ whose single income is $35,000 or lower or whose household income is $45,000 or lower, you may be eligible for the program.  2020 marks 38 years that Prince Edward Community Care has been involved in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) “Community Volunteer Income Tax Program”. Community Care volunteers receive training by CRA to complete Income Tax Returns for eligible clients. Volunteers do not complete income tax and benefit returns for: deceased persons, bankrupt individuals; for those with more than $1000 of investment income; for individuals with capital gains/losses; or