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Riley Barsanti, Community Cares team

Riley Barsanti, Community Cares team

Riley is a Communications Specialist and member of the Village Media Cares Team, whose mission is to create meaningful, long-lasting and positive change in the communities we serve.

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Recent Work by Riley

In less than 24 hours, GuelphToday’s online pop-up store in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters sold out

In less than 24 hours, GuelphToday’s online pop-up store in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters sold out

Thanks to your contributions, we’re helping local youth have the best summer ever, with a $7,375 donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters
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For the next three days, have your donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters matched 17 times! <b>(update: sold out)</b>

For the next three days, have your donation to Big Brothers Big Sisters matched 17 times! (update: sold out)

Help us and our community partners give local youth the best summer ever with our online fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Second annual Community Builders Awards will celebrate extraordinary people in Guelph

Second annual Community Builders Awards will celebrate extraordinary people in Guelph

The awards program, now in its second year, honours the people and organizations that make Guelph great
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Elliott Community’s music therapy program sparks joy for residents

Elliott Community’s music therapy program sparks joy for residents

Musical activities, including learning the ukulele and bell choir, help residents connect with others, socialize, express emotions and meet physical goals, says music therapist
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Fifth annual GuelphToday Teddy Bear Caper raises $8,600 for Guelph General Hospital

Fifth annual GuelphToday Teddy Bear Caper raises $8,600 for Guelph General Hospital

GuelphToday and a group of local advertisers raise money for a good cause
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In just a few hours, GuelphToday, readers and local businesses raise $7,325 for the Guelph Food Bank

In just a few hours, GuelphToday, readers and local businesses raise $7,325 for the Guelph Food Bank

Thanks to your contributions, we’ve helped fill the shelves at our local food bank this holiday season
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For the next three days, have your donation to the Guelph Food Bank matched 17 times! <b>(Update: Sold out)</b>

For the next three days, have your donation to the Guelph Food Bank matched 17 times! (Update: Sold out)

For every food package purchased through our GuelphToday Cares: Food Drive, GuelphToday and local community partners will match 17 times
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GuelphToday’s Books For Kids campaign collects 1,000 books for Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper program

GuelphToday’s Books For Kids campaign collects 1,000 books for Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper program

Thank you for helping us share the gift of reading this holiday season
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A special surprise for Shadi, a trauma therapist with a heart of gold

A special surprise for Shadi, a trauma therapist with a heart of gold

Whether it be at work or on her own personal time, Shadi Ramez has devoted her life to helping others in our community
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<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> The Grove Wellington Guelph named this year’s Hall of Fame Award winner

Community Builders Awards: The Grove Wellington Guelph named this year’s Hall of Fame Award winner

The Grove is recognized as a pillar of our community for helping thousands of youth in Guelph in the last few years
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