Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of The Roxborough Retirement Residence as part of our Community Leaders Program.

HELPERS: Newmarket teacher passes hockey passion to kids new to the sport

27 kids from Maple Leaf Public School are getting a chance to try the sport, with a team of supporters across the community behind them

Apr 26, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Dog guides give locals a new leash on life

'The Lions Foundation changed my life. My dogs changed my life,' says Bev Berger of her six dog guides

Mar 27, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Newmarket special needs program creates happy place

Locally owned and operated Our Happy Place aims to provide social interaction and life and learning skills for special needs individuals aged 18 to 65

Feb 26, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Free digital literacy courses click with Newmarket

'Some folks just need a little extra push to get started,' says executive director of Literacy Council York-Simcoe, which offers free online courses to improve employment and life skills

Jan 26, 2024 12:00 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Fitness group encourages neighbours to 'take a hike'

Founded by local dietician Abraham Anjarkouchian, Newmarket Park Walking and Health Group aims to foster friendship through hikes, exercise classes, and other community activities

Dec 31, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Veterinary Outreach provides care for pets, owners facing homelessness

Community Veterinary Outreach of York Region provides essential care for the pets of homeless and vulnerably housed people in the area, along with human health care

Nov 25, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Newmarket church’s community meals are 'faith in action'

'The world would fall apart without volunteers,' says Christine Way Skinner of St. John Chrysostom Parish’s weekly low-cost meal program fuelled by donors and volunteers

Oct 26, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Newmarket church barbecues cook up support for any in need

Christian Baptist Church volunteers have served hundreds of people with food insecurity through their weekly barbecues and Porch Pantry food donation locker

Sep 26, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Firefighters association sparks change for those in need

Taking support of the community beyond the frontlines, the 120 members of Central York Professional Firefighters Association support local charities through popular events like their biannual boot drive

Aug 26, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

HELPERS: Local volunteer pays community’s support forward

When Nina Doiron’s family arrived in Canada as refugees 40 years ago, the outpouring of support from the local community was enormous. Today, her volunteer work honours their generosity.

Jul 22, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

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