Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Barber & Haskill as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Waypoint volunteers 'important' to boosting health of patients

'Our volunteers give people hope to keep going, says Waypoint's volunteer services coordinator

Jun 26, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Horse rescue owner brings 'bittersweet joy' to Hospice Huronia

'End of life is a hard topic and I’m hoping maybe with the kids that the horses would be able to help them a little bit,' said Vicki Leppard-Conant, owner of Chasing Butterflies Equine Rescue

May 19, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Askennonia volunteer keeps the coffee and the conversation hot

"If something needs doing, she just does it. She's a great, great, great volunteer," says Blair Randolph, the volunteer and events manager at Askennonia Senior Centre

Apr 24, 2024 7:29 AM Read more >

'Gem' of the community Carey Moran always ready to help

'I love charities and events where women empower other women,' longtime radio host says of charitable endeavours, including more than 25 years with local breast cancer fundraiser

Mar 6, 2024 2:43 PM Read more >

Retired activity director keeps active, involved: 'It keeps me going'

'I love the seniors' Hillcrest volunteer says. 'I find they’re neglected. A lot of their families leave them there'

Feb 9, 2024 7:29 AM Read more >

Former librarian serves as ideal MCC guide, volunteer ambassador

Marilyn Pillar may not know the answers to all your questions, but she’ll find out and help you have a good time doing it

Jan 17, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Local BBBS creates lasting bonds matching 'bigs' with ‘littles’

Lisa Thompson met her match when Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Simcoe introduced her to ‘little’ Ella Grant four years ago. Since then, Thompson says they’ve learned a lot from each other

Dec 14, 2023 7:29 AM Read more >

Volunteer duo bake up hope, support for local cancer centre

'I just love to give back to my community. It makes me happy to be able to give my time,' says Lorraine Moreau who volunteers with her niece Anne Beauchamp

Nov 9, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Midland restaurateur puts helping others on the menu

'I just wanted to give something to other people,' said owner of Lorie’s Small Town Diner, who grew up with nothing and has a deep desire to help others

Oct 14, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Local volunteers are the wind in the sails of the Ship’s Company

'We are maintaining an art that’s nearly been lost,' says volunteer for The Ship’s Company, which has built four replica boats, each one bigger than the last

Sep 9, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

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