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.

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

Jun 2, 2021 12:21 PM Read more >

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

May 1, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

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

Apr 1, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

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

Mar 2, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

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

Feb 1, 2021 12:29 PM Read more >

Newmarket volunteer does what she can to brighten days of lonely, isolated seniors

“If there’s a silver lining to what’s going on right now, it’s that senior issues have finally been brought to the forefront,' says Valerie Syratt Luttrell, founder of The Grandparent Connection

Nov 26, 2020 3:43 PM Read more >

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