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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 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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HELPERS:
Newmarket church volunteers serving meals, and friendship
'I’ve had so many people say that it’s not just the food that makes them come out, it’s being able to get together and enjoy visiting other people,' says longtime St. Andrew's volunteer
Jun 26, 2023 12:00 PM
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'Chance to create hope': Newmarket students relay for cancer research
More than 300 Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School students spent 12 hours on the track for Relay for Life in support of the Canadian Cancer Society
May 26, 2023 2:15 PM
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