Helpers

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

No Time For Cancer: Fergus woman shares her journey to help others

'No Time for Cancer' shares Katie Giddy’s personal journey with breast cancer, full of humour, stories and practical advice for patients and friends

Oct 30, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

'Aging is not for wimps': Seniors' centre helps older residents thrive

Wellington County's Seniors’ Centre of Excellence helps to empower adults to live their best life by supporting and promoting an active, connected and engaged lifestyle with a variety of services and programs

Sep 24, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Sparrow's Nest inclusive arts hub returning to Elora

'It's a space of creation in whatever that means to the people that come:' says program founder

Aug 25, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association keeps women connected

About 80 women gathered at GoodLot Farm & Farmstead Brewing Co. in Alton for an Alzheimer and Dementia Speakers Panel hosted by the Wellington Dufferin Women’s Association

Jul 21, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Centre Wellington Mobile Market helps to fight hunger and food waste

Currently, volunteers are preparing between 60-80 meals a week and offering them to residents in Centre Wellington

Jun 24, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Neighbourwoods encourages greener Centre Wellington neighbourhoods

A community-based tree inventory, monitoring, and stewardship planning program, Neighbourwoods is designed to help community groups and volunteers to promote forest stewardship

May 25, 2023 12:42 PM Read more >

Spring planting a priority for Elora & Salem Horticultural Society

Annual plant sale set for May 13 at Elora Centre for the Arts

May 6, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Wellington North Angels helping out the Easter Bunny this year

Over 75 brightly coloured Easter baskets are ready to be delivered to local children by a new community group

Mar 20, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

Ukrainian newcomer to help host Fergus arts and crafts camp

Olena Mikhalchenkova and Katarina Zanelli from Fergus will host a Kids Arts and Crafts March Break Camp, featuring sewing, painting and some Ukrainian cooking

Mar 7, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

St. Mary school breakfast 'helps kids live free from hunger'

Goal is to to meet the growing need in the community by raising awareness and funds to support youth and children with a big breakfast for the entire school community to enjoy

Mar 6, 2023 7:30 PM Read more >

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