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Meet the women who started a pen pal network for isolated seniors

Charmaine Holland and Aliza Prodaniuk talk about how the initiative has helped seniors connect in these difficult times.

August 3, 2020 9:12 a.m.

Latest Update August 4, 2020 3:12 p.m.

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