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York Region food bank starts new campaign amid drop in donations

York Region food bank starts new campaign amid drop in donations

Monetary donations were down 55 per cent in April 2022 when compared to April 2021
3 Newmarket students win scholarships from women's group

3 Newmarket students win scholarships from women's group

One student from Huron Heights received a $10,000 four-year scholarship
Youth homelessness in York Region on agenda at United Way AGM

Youth homelessness in York Region on agenda at United Way AGM

'For these young people, it is not a choice to be on the streets,' says CEO of agency for vulnerable youth
Mental Health in Motion raises $174K for youth mental health

Mental Health in Motion raises $174K for youth mental health

400+ community members joined the fundraising event for programs and services like the mobile mental health clinic
Newmarket community fridge stocked and open for those in need

Newmarket community fridge stocked and open for those in need

John van Teunenbroek, owner of No Frills at Yonge and Davis, offered to stock the fridge for the launch and committed to re-filling it every Tuesday
Charity bringing new bicycling hub to Newmarket

Charity bringing new bicycling hub to Newmarket

Free group rides, bike repair help and more to be offered this summer in effort to promote cycling
ADOPT ME: Nova wants to be your shining star

ADOPT ME: Nova wants to be your shining star

She gets along with other dogs
Fair raising funds for Wishing Well animal sanctuary

Fair raising funds for Wishing Well animal sanctuary

June 18 event will include activities for the whole family, food, wagon rides
Record amount raised in York police association golf tournament

Record amount raised in York police association golf tournament

$13,000 was raised for the Salvation Army and YRPA's benevolent fund
York Region women's centre kicks off #HelpKeepHerSafe campaign

York Region women's centre kicks off #HelpKeepHerSafe campaign

For every dollar donated, the Women's Centre of York Region will be entered into a raffle to win $20,000