Jacqueline Chen

Pastor Orlando Holloway of Place of Praise Cultural Centre (L) and Dennis Isaacs, JCAN Social Connect for Seniors Lead, pose with (Center) Councillor Jamal Myers. In honour of Black History Month, JCAN Health Promotion Services partnered with the Place of Praise Cultural Centre to host Movement of the People, a powerful cultural gathering recognizing the trailblazers who paved the way for Black communities while celebrating the vibrancy, resilience, and richness of Black culture today. The...

A new JCAN program focused on connection, community, and aging well together. Over the years, I’ve seen something that doesn’t get talked about enough. Many women in the Black community, especially as we get older, can end up feeling lonely, disconnected, and isolated, even when we’re surrounded by people. Sometimes it happens quietly… after retirement, after kids grow up, after a loss, after a move, or simply as life changes. And the truth is: loneliness doesn’t just affect our mood. It...

Ms. Carmen Brown Today, on National Seniors Day , we celebrate the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of older adults in our...