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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.

'To them, it's a million bucks:' Newmarket volunteer knows shoebox campaign brings hope to children

'To them, it's a million bucks:' Newmarket volunteer knows shoebox campaign brings hope to children

Heather Gonsalves has donated more than 1,000 shoeboxes filled with school supplies, toys, clothes and hygiene products to children in need as part of Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child — and she could use your help now
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Newmarket volunteers fill purses — and hearts — with charitable donation campaign

Newmarket volunteers fill purses — and hearts — with charitable donation campaign

The Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign aims to donate 1,000 purses filled with essential supplies to at risk women and youth in the Newmarket area
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Newmarket’s Horses at Heart harnesses healing powers of horses to benefit teens, young adults

Newmarket’s Horses at Heart harnesses healing powers of horses to benefit teens, young adults

The non-profit combines horseback riding and horse care with personal development excersizes and clinical therapy, growing participants' confidence, social skills, and emotional awareness as they form a special bond with their horse
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'It’s like being given a hug by a caring stranger': Quilters Guild gives back with every stitch

'It’s like being given a hug by a caring stranger': Quilters Guild gives back with every stitch

The 120-strong membership of the York Region non-profit donated 300 quilts in 2020 alone, continuing a long tradition of generosity to those who need it most
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Newmarket CHATS volunteer’s calls provide lifeline to lonely, isolated seniors

Newmarket CHATS volunteer’s calls provide lifeline to lonely, isolated seniors

Helpers: Vanda Pendlebury is dedicated to making the weekly calls that provide safety, security and enhance well-being
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Childhood hero inspires Newmarket man’s fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Childhood hero inspires Newmarket man’s fundraising for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Trevor Dale's Big Brother had a life-changing impact; he has continued the legacy of caring and generosity by raising over $13,000 to date through limit-pushing athletic feat fundraisers
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Newmarket Scouts volunteers allow children to get 'wild outside'

Newmarket Scouts volunteers allow children to get 'wild outside'

Nicole Donadio is one of over 40 Newmarket Scouts volunteers that give children a place to explore the great outdoors, develop lifelong skills, and, in the time of COVID-19, escape the isolation of the online world
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For 90 years, Newmarket Lions have helped catch those who ‘slip through the cracks’

For 90 years, Newmarket Lions have helped catch those who ‘slip through the cracks’

As one of the first service clubs in Newmarket— and the oldest still in operation — the Lions volunteers are marking a milestone anniversary this year
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Newmarket minor hockey volunteers make a difference throughout COVID-19

Newmarket minor hockey volunteers make a difference throughout COVID-19

During Thank a Volunteer Week, the NMHA remembers longtime coach Kirk Kelly, and also gives a shout out all the volunteers whose efforts have allowed the game to continue, in some fashion
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Newmarket family’s dedication to St. John Ambulance spans 4 generations

Newmarket family’s dedication to St. John Ambulance spans 4 generations

Angela Rotherham-Watkins is part of a tradition that began with her grandmother in the late 1950s, and continues with her daughter in 2021
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