Jeff Green | Mar 25, 2020


A little over a week ago, Amrit Kaillon was watching tv and saw an item about Caremongering Facebook sites, a Canadian idea that is taking hold across the world.

The idea is simple, instead of promoting fear, caremongering is a Facebook page devoted to people coming together to support one another in a troubled time.

She decided to start a Sharbot Lake site. Within a day it had 80 members and has been growing ever since.

Out of that effort, a Sharbot Lake and Rural Frontenac COVID-10 support group is being formed. It is teaming up with Rural Frontenac Community Services and its transportation wing, Frontenac Transportation Services, to help people access what they need.

“The support group is to act as a centralized system for deliveries. By doing so, we're giving businesses the chance to use their resources for the more important things, like stocking shelves, refilling prescriptions and helping those in need,” Amrit said.

Ken Fisher and Greg Rodgers from the Rockhill B&B have been working on behalf of the Sharbot Lake Business Group to help turn this initiative into reality. A number of businesses are already on board and more are interested in joining.  And Louise Moody from Rural Frontenac Community Services has brought all her resources to the effort.

Frontenac Transportation Services is helping with deliveries, but more volunteers are needed.

Anyone who is interested can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or go to the Caremongering Sharbot Lake Facebook page to access an online form.

“These are unprecedented times where many are worried and fearful of the future.  We are here to help, in any way we can, even if it’s for a friendly phone call or to boost morale.  Thank you to all the volunteers for your dedication to helping those in trying times,” said Amrit.

The group is also planning a social-distancing friendly Easter event. Look for details over the next two weeks.

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