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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.


'His name was Chris:' Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik talks about her motivation for a career advocating for HIV patients

'His name was Chris:' Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik talks about her motivation for a career advocating for HIV patients

In this Helpers feature we talk about the value of shedding stigma with AIDS activist and Bracelet of Hope founder Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik
Tina's Breast Friend Team keeps up the Run For The Cure tradition

Tina's Breast Friend Team keeps up the Run For The Cure tradition

Cancer survivor Tina Jensen's crew will be out there this Sunday at the Run For The Cure
All roads lead to the Roamers

All roads lead to the Roamers

This Helpers feature meets up with the surviving members of the Roamers Car Club who have been helping each other and supporting the community for six decades.
Party in the park to celebrate midwives

Party in the park to celebrate midwives

Guelph Midwives get together with the moms and children from throughout the years
Lifting the stigma that prevents people from getting healthy

Lifting the stigma that prevents people from getting healthy

In this Helpers feature we reach out to Jennifer Greenwood, SOS peer worker with the Guelph Community Health Centre
The Clothing Closet keeps on lending a helping hand

The Clothing Closet keeps on lending a helping hand

The charitable effort in the city's north end is celebrating 20 years
Lending is the new spending

Lending is the new spending

In this Helpers feature we talk to John Dennis from the Guelph Tool Library about his efforts to create a safer and healthier world
Millie's Store shows you're never too young to care for others

Millie's Store shows you're never too young to care for others

Four-year-old sells treats on Sunday's at Exhibition Park to raise funds for the Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington
Building relationships with the city’s most vulnerable

Building relationships with the city’s most vulnerable

This Helper feature connects with downtown peer outreach worker Julie Porter
Service to others keeps Guelph General Hospital's volunteer of the year coming back

Service to others keeps Guelph General Hospital's volunteer of the year coming back

'I’ve really become committed to this, to helping others,' says Dianne Steinke