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 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 >

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 Read more >

'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 Read more >

Baby, these kids were born to run, with thanks to Southlake

'It’s wonderful that they are contributing to our community and hopefully inspiring others to as well,' says Krissy Young of her four children who are raising money to express their family's gratitude for care received at Southlake

Apr 25, 2023 1:42 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Annual Shop 2 End Stigma aids youth mental health

Fundraiser on April 29 will contribute even more to the $135,000 Judy Brunton has already helped raise for CMHA York Region and South Simcoe youth mental health programs

Mar 27, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

HELPERS: Newmarket seniors' group yarning for good causes

Seniors, premature babies, hospital workers, and the homeless are just a few of the groups who have received special hand-knit and crocheted items from YARNS (You are Really Necessary Seniors)

Feb 26, 2023 12:16 PM Read more >

'It's therapeutic': Locals share stories of grief in Oasis films

Newmarket's Jackie Playter shares her story of losing her husband in the first film of the series for local bereavement centre

Jan 24, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

HELPERS: York Region paramedics warm hearts with blanket drive

Veteran paramedic spearheads the volunteer drive that brings connection and joy to local seniors in hospital

Jan 9, 2023 2:39 PM Read more >

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