Helpers

Helpers articles share stories about the people making positive impacts in our community.

This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

GWSA meal program looks after seniors during pandemic

Seniors association has prepared over 6,300 meals since the start of the pandemic, distributed with the help of The SEED program

Jun 28, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

Mask marketing for mental health

In this Helpers feature we drop in on Iris Lambert at the Rexall Pharmacy in the Root Plaza on Woolwich Street where she sells handmade masks for charity

Jun 27, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Neighbourhood gets together to help Guelph Food Bank

Over 600 kg of food and $7,500 in cash donated in just 90 minutes at Village by the Arboretum

Jun 22, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Guelph COVID-19 Surgical Cap Sewists do their thing to help frontline workers

'We have one lady who is 92 and making masks for us. And she's blind'

Jun 14, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

2nd Chance Employment Counselling still doing valuable work during pandemic

Service is also helping people navigate the various government programs available during COVID-19

May 11, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Thursday online event addresses that the experience of loss is being lost in the COVID-19 lockdown

In this Helpers feature we talk with grief counselor Marian Grace Boyd about a live Facebook event Thursday at 7:30 p.m. for people grieving the loss of a loved one

Apr 30, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Royal City Quilters's Guild goes outside its comfort zone to maintain important connnections

'Members said that this is just what they needed because they were feeling lonely' says member as the group contributes masks to local frontline staff

Apr 27, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

SEED Emergency food program aims to provide 50,000 meals a week

In this Helpers feature we look at the combined efforts of the University of Guelph and other organizations in support of The SEED’s Emergency Food Home Delivery program

Apr 21, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Community Living adjusting to how it meets needs of those living with developmental disabilities

Fundraiser is being held to purchase iPads to support residents through the adjustments the pandemic has created in their lives

Apr 17, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

Online African grocer offers authentic food, fast

Former Guelph woman of distinction growing her online African grocery store

Apr 13, 2020 11:19 AM Read more >

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