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.

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 >

CWDHS recognized for over a decade of food bank donations

On average, Centre Wellington District High School has donated between 1,200 to 1,400 pounds of food to the Centre Wellington Food Bank

Dec 28, 2022 11:08 AM Read more >

Rockwood family helps others through Jam for Jammies

Charlie and Etta Meads are learning about giving as they raise money to buy new pyjamas for children in need

Dec 1, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Supportive Arts helping young adults within Wellington County

Supportive Arts for Young Adults with (dis)Abilities is a free inclusive arts and mindfulness program for participants and their caregivers

Nov 3, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Calendar campaign debunks myths about people with Down syndrome

The calendars are part of the Now I Know campaign run by Waterloo Wellington Down Syndrome Society

Oct 11, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >

Minor lacrosse scores award for mental health advocacy

Nathan Joyes, president of the Centre Wellington Minor Lacrosse Association, said the association was nominated by the community

Sep 12, 2022 1:02 PM Read more >

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