Wednesday, April 1, 2020
The Bridge implements special COVID-19 measures
LEAMINGTON — While COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, it’s important to consider how these challenges impact us as well as others, including those most vulnerable. What if you didn’t have a stable home or a safe space to stay isolated? At The Bridge Leamington Youth Resource Centre, it is their mission to transform lives by providing youth with resources and hope for the future in a safe and caring environment. The Bridge has implemented these measures to protect the community: • Continue to monitor and implement Public Health guidelines and recommendations. • Have suspended the drop-in program at the Resource Centre. • Service providers that operate within the facility were asked to move to scheduling phone meetings with youth, if possible, where only essential meetings are to take place. All individuals will participate in a screening before entering.
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The Impact of COVID- 19 To ensure the health and safety of all participants, The Bridge has determined it is best to postpone its second annual SleepingOUT at The Bridge fundraising challenge. Being a charitable, notfor-profit organization, these essential funds may limit The Bridge’s capacity to carry on programs and services in the future. They need your help Please consider donating now, or becoming a regular donor. Staff will be maintained in the supportive
housing facility to ensure the youth are housed and cared for. They will also be offering basic need and essential services Monday through Friday 9am-3pm for youth ages 14-24. This includes the nutrition program. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please connect with Wanda Rodrigues at: wanda@thebridgeyouth.ca for further details. Visit www.thebridgeyouth.ca, click donate today, and follow the button to a secure donation site.
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Leamington closes skate park, playgrounds LEAMINGTON — In a continued effort to limit exposure and reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Municipality of Leamington has temporarily closed playground equipment located within municipal parks and the Leamington Skatepark, effective immediately until further notice. This closure focuses on areas that have multiple touchpoints that are not sanitized, and have the potential to draw large crowds of people together. As we recognize the importance of getting fresh air and daily exercise when not required to self-isolate, Leamington parks and trails remain open for your use. The public is reminded to maintain the appropriate physical distance of two metres from other users, as recommended by public health officials. “We understand the impact this has
on our children, especially considering the closure of schools and other programming, but we need to make these sacrifices today in order to flatten the curve in Leamington,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “We need parents to help children and teens understand the importance of this temporary closure.” Signage at all municipal parks indicating these closures will be installed within the next week. Anyone with concerns about large social gatherings and the lack of physical distancing during park use, is asked to call the Municipality at 519-326-5761 or report the issue online, rather than taking matters into their own hands or sharing images on social media. Kingsville and Chatham-Kent have taken similar measures. Details on page 3.
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