Helpers

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.

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 >

Making parts for the Canadian Shield

In this Helpers feature we talk to Luis Gomes from the Wellington Catholic District School Board about the team effort underway to produce badly needed parts for medical masks using 3D printers

Apr 1, 2020 8:00 PM Read more >

Local artist goes online with virtual tutorials

Rae Wright has adapted to the times by taking her art classes to the internet

Mar 29, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Important to talk to your children about what's happening, says expert

Children need extra love, attention and things to do during difficult times

Mar 24, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Free online group therapy for people in isolation

In this Helpers feature we talk with psychotherapist Shane Smyth about the challenges of providing counselling during the COVID-19 pandemic and his free, online group therapy sessions

Mar 24, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Picking up the tab and dropping the puck

In this Helpers feature we join seven-year-old tab collector Wade Patterson-Grigsby along with his family and schoolmates from Westwood Public School during the Sleeman’s Pick Up the Tab campaign event at the Sleeman Centre

Mar 9, 2020 11:34 AM Read more >

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