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

New program aims to provide haircuts for those seeking jobs through 2nd Chance

New program aims to provide haircuts for those seeking jobs through 2nd Chance

Guelph woman behind the initiative is looking for local hairdressers willing to help out
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Residents of Village By The Arboretum sing, dance to help raise money for Ukraine

Residents of Village By The Arboretum sing, dance to help raise money for Ukraine

'Everyone that could possibly perform did,' said Mike Diamond, an organizer of Ukraine Relief Fundraiser
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Meet Parm: one of HOPE House's successful participants in the new Ease Into Work program

Meet Parm: one of HOPE House's successful participants in the new Ease Into Work program

Since the program began last year, seven participants have secured employment during the pandemic
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Snow Angels earn their wings after massive dumping of snow

Snow Angels earn their wings after massive dumping of snow

'It's nice to make that connection with the person you're helping,' said Snow Angel, Andrew Neilson
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Birdwatchers help contribute to science through programs like Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch

Birdwatchers help contribute to science through programs like Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch

'You can step in and have this citizen science aspect of it where community members who have an interest, can submit their observations'
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Power of One to save many lives

Power of One to save many lives

In this Helpers feature we discuss the work of Myrna Hutchison and the organization #GetInTouchForHutch she started to stop the silence and stigma associated with suicide
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Movember events aim to raise awareness, and donations, for men's health and wellness

Movember events aim to raise awareness, and donations, for men's health and wellness

'If you’re not afraid to talk about it, it’s about making one person more aware and getting tested themselves,' says Jeff Morrison
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Clothing Closet prepares for return to in-person browsing

Clothing Closet prepares for return to in-person browsing

Doors will be open Thursdays beginning Sept. 9 for people in need of free, used clothing and linen
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Luca willingly parts ways with his shiny copper locks for a good cause

Luca willingly parts ways with his shiny copper locks for a good cause

11-year- old Luca Mammoliti grew 14 inches of his hair in two years
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Guelph Community Foundation hands out $25,800 in scholarships, bursaries

Guelph Community Foundation hands out $25,800 in scholarships, bursaries

Seventeen students receive between $200 and $5,000 each
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