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These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of
Peggy Hill Remax Hallmark Realty
as part of our
Community Leaders Program
.
Share the love: Volunteers help child welfare agency 'change a life'
'Children and youth don't forget who supported them and cared for them during their most vulnerable times,' says Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions official
Mar 16, 2023 7:00 PM
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'Keep the change': Volunteers brew up smiles for library regulars
'When you retire, you have to be careful to not sit at home and do nothing. It's important to keep moving, keep your mind going,' says Masa Sone
Mar 3, 2023 5:30 PM
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Listening Post volunteer lends an ear to help people heal
'Sadly, listening as a healing agent is far more rare than it should be and is in danger of becoming extinct in places where we need it to be alive and well,' says David Hill
Feb 16, 2023 7:00 PM
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Alumni members provide time, expertise to help fellow Georgian grads
'Our vision is to inspire lifelong connections, and the best part is being able to be a part of the discussion that shapes, inspires and transforms lives,' says Avery Konda
Feb 3, 2023 7:00 PM
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Community spirit flows through blood donor centre volunteers
'With a nursing background and hearing numerous pleas for blood donations from various media outlets, volunteering at the Barrie clinic seemed a good fit at retirement,' says local woman
Jan 19, 2023 7:00 PM
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Volunteer brews compassion at social enterprise in Barrie
Higher Grounds Coffee House in downtown Barrie provides meaningful experience to volunteers, assistance to those in need
Jan 5, 2023 7:30 PM
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Volunteer food bank provides relief to Georgian students in need
Shortly after his election as VP of sustainability, Krishi Ka Patel confronted by increase of college students attending Food Locker, to a peak of almost 150 requests per week
Dec 23, 2022 1:00 PM
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Volunteers have been driving Barrie Fair tradition since 1853
'Being able to give the remaining farming community and surrounding communities the opportunity to share their lifestyle with the public is a true honour,' says official
Dec 8, 2022 7:00 PM
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Stray cats deserve chance to be cared for, says shelter volunteer
'Often stray cats become strays through no fault of their own,' says Furry Friends Animal Shelter's Nicole Swyers
Nov 24, 2022 7:00 PM
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Dedicated volunteer helps residents live independently at IOOF
'Leaving your own home can be difficult, but the community here makes the transition much easier,' says Dorothy Parnell, who runs the Last Minute Store
Nov 10, 2022 7:00 PM
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