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.

Proposed rural hospice close to initial $2.5M fundraising goal

Raising this initial funding demonstrates feasibility to the Ministry of Health who could match what has been raised so far

Mar 26, 2024 12:49 PM Read more >

Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre comforts with community closet

The Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre seeks to provide every woman with medically accurate information about her options

Mar 11, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Community fridge coming to Erin

Erin Seed to Plate members wanted to provide an additional option to address food security locally

Jan 25, 2024 2:34 PM Read more >

Connecting community with 8th annual Anderson’s Christmas Dinner

Eighth annual Anderson's Community Christmas Dinner will be held at the Harriston-Minto Community Centre on Christmas Day

Dec 22, 2023 10:06 AM Read more >

Youth club aims to inspire the next generation of rotarians

Youth led service group invites students in grades 9-12 to engage and learn about the needs of the community

Dec 10, 2023 7:00 AM Read more >

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 >

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