Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Dietrich Law as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Neighbourhood group offering free back-to-school haircuts

The Alison Neighbourhood Group is seeking three more volunteer hairdressers to meet the demand and school supplies for their Back to School Bash

Sep 1, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Cambridge youth cycling 90 km for cancer research

Euan Bingham is looking to raise $2,000 or more for the Terry Fox Foundation during the Terry Fox Ride of Hope

Jun 24, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

In times of grief, residents rely on the COPING Centre

The Caring for Other People In Grief Centre has helped thousands of people since opening in 1990

May 23, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Cambridge teen behind new school program, 'Mindful Mornings'

'I've realized mindfulness is one of the ways to help people destress,' said Shubham Patel, a Grade 12 student at Preston High School

May 17, 2022 12:07 PM Read more >

Cambridge seniors give back to community through 'Seniorosity'

'It makes me feel very good that I'm doing this for someone else,' said Seniorosity participant, Joan Graham

May 7, 2022 7:30 AM Read more >

Soroptimist International of Cambridge continues helping improve the lives of women and girls

'We're better than we used to be, but we're still not there in terms of equity for women and girls'

Apr 22, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Cambridge woman bringing woolly warmth to rescued animals

After starting her own fundraiser in support of Helping Paws Rescue, Tammarishka Kerman said anyone can donate and help bring some woolly warmth to animals that need it

Mar 1, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

Over 215,000 kilos of charitable food donations made by the Ontario Christian Gleaners in 2021

'That would probably equate to at least nine million servings of food'

Feb 1, 2022 10:55 AM Read more >

Local music store raises funds for music therapy program

Long and McQuade helps provide the program through the social service organization Lutherwood

Dec 27, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

Cambridge student wins Vimy Ridge Pilgrimage Award

Melody Schmidt, a 17-year-old student at Glenview Park Secondary School, is off to Ottawa for a week after winning the prestigious national Vimy Ridge Pilgrimage Award

Nov 6, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

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