We finally heard the words we have been waiting for, “returning to full capacity”! The journey from March 11, 2020, to now has gone from being one of shock and disbelief to acceptance. Hope was pinned on a vaccine and we celebrated our new heroes-scientists and essential workers. 

Now that we are coming out of our cocoon, it is important to reconnect with friends, family, and our communities. There will be a mixed bag of some individuals wearing masks and some not. What is important is to know is what is right for you and your situation. Respecting other’s choices is critical in adjusting to the “new today”. Each victory in increasing our chances for ending the pandemic’s grip is one worth celebrating. 

Our Village Connector Experience program reflects this energy by bringing opportunities for monthly online gatherings in addition to our six days a week sunshine calls. We hope you join our camaraderie for our next event, Murder Mystery Storytelling.

Job recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic has left older workers lagging behind. The Juanita C. Grant Foundation has held workforce hiring events prior to the pandemic and while we work to bring them back in 2022, we want to help. We would like to offer a series of webinars to help you prepare for today's job search.

Your responses to the survey will help us to tailor the series to fit your needs. Please feel free to forward this survey to anyone who is considered an older worker.