Bringing joy to isolated Ottawa-area seniors during the pandemic

Are you looking for something meaningful to do with the kids during the pandemic?

Kids in the Capital has partnered with Tea and Toast and Seniors Solution to organize an opportunity for kids and families to make the difference in the day of some seniors! Senior Solution has been doing this work since the beginning of the pandemic (you can check out all the hard work and many of the items in the Facebook group called Seniors in Isolation founder Debbie started to organize efforts) and we are excited to expand the project and get even more seniors and residences receiving little gifts of joy.

Here’s the plan - we’re going to be collecting cards and artwork for seniors at several pick up spots throughout the city, and then Tea and Toast and Seniors Solution will distribute it to the homes that they work with on a regular basis to make sure that all of the wonderful creations are getting in to the right hands!

Whether the cards, art and letters are from the youngest of kids, your artistic middle schooler, or teens and adults who just want to make a difference - you’re going to be a ray of sunlight for the seniors who aren’t able to see any of their loved ones right now.

How to take part:

Get drawing, writing and creating! We will be doing our first drop offs next week so the sooner we get some creations to share - the better.

We are working with stores in the city to be drop off points and so far have two stores you can drop your creations off (check their Facebook pages and web sites for store hours):

Tag Along Toys - 1500 Bank Street

Kiddie Kobbler Stittsville/Kanata - 5685 Hazeldean Rd

All About Kids - 5369 Canotek Road, Unit 8 (East end)

If neither of the stores listed above work for you, fill out the following google form to let us know which end of town you’re in and we will get back to you with some other drop off locations.

Who are we:

Kids in the Capital is always here to look for things for families and kids to do in the National Capital Region.

Tea and Toast provides a compassionate, convenient, credible, customized and complimentary local service for families and individuals looking for a retirement residence that fits their unique needs and budget. Our senior living advisors act as “brokers” in finding the best place for this next stage of life.

Seniors Solution provides the following services: Personal care (PSW), Companionship in Long Term Care, Retirement homes or in their own homes.  They also offer trusted transportation to medical appointments and errands.