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YMCA Cayman
The YMCA Cayman Islands is keeping children busy throughout the sporty and spooky season.
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Cayman Compass
Inside the Red Cross lifeline for Cayman’s seniors
When pandemic lockdowns cut many of Cayman’s elderly residents off from the outside world, Red Cross volunteers stepped in to help. Five years later, that vital response – known as the ‘Support Our Seniors’ programme – has evolved into an important social safety net, connecting elderly residents with transportation, companionship and practical assistance.
Launched in October 2020 in partnership with the Department of Children and Family Services, the initiative was originally created to protect seniors from the twin threats of COVID-19 and social isolation.
In 2025, it continues to ensure that elderly residents can access medical appointments, prescriptions and daily essentials while also tackling one of the most overlooked public-health issues – loneliness.
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