A program is helping people avoid feeling depressed or isolated, if they have to stay home because of the pandemic.
Volunteer Fox Cities runs Phone Pals. Retired and Senior Volunteer Director Jan Sommerfeld says it’s critical to have someone to talk with, and the call can brighten a person’s day.
Sommerfeld says they match people with trained volunteers, and they decide how often to call.
People can sign up through Volunteer Fox Cities.