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These stories about local youth taking action to make a difference in our community are made possible through the continued support of HIP Developments as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Cambridge students’ art on display in a gallery far far away

Cambridge students’ art on display in a gallery far far away

Students from Monsignor Doyle Catholic Secondary School currently have their artwork on display at Mali Izlog, an art gallery in Virovitica, Croatia
Friends rally to support Cambridge boy with cancer

Friends rally to support Cambridge boy with cancer

'With the help of the community, my hope is that this fundraiser will help lighten the financial strain for this family through their very difficult journey,' says family friend who set up fundraiser
Local dancers to represent Canada at World Cup

Local dancers to represent Canada at World Cup

Charlotte Deml, Callie Knechtel, and Braelynn Bergman are off to Portugal to compete in the Team Canada World Cup Squad
Cambridge siblings decide to ‘give and not receive’ in support of local homeless cat rescue

Cambridge siblings decide to ‘give and not receive’ in support of local homeless cat rescue

'I thought this was super sweet and deserves some recognition,' says co-founder of the Cambridge Homeless Cat Rescue
Cambridge Junior Golfers helps youth tee up and develop lifelong skills

Cambridge Junior Golfers helps youth tee up and develop lifelong skills

'I would venture to guess that a vast majority still play golf, and use the skills through business and life'
Langs youth volunteer Bhoomi Palta goes above and beyond for virtual programming

Langs youth volunteer Bhoomi Palta goes above and beyond for virtual programming

A former program participant, Palta has helped contribute to Langs virtual teen programs during the pandemic
Cambridge brothers learn valuable business skills after opening skate sharpening service

Cambridge brothers learn valuable business skills after opening skate sharpening service

'It’s pretty cool how easy the Facebook business page is and how fast it grows'
Madeline Gardiner vaults into the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame

Madeline Gardiner vaults into the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame

'I have just been so lucky to be supported in my journey,' said Madeline Gardiner about her career as an Canadian artistic gymnast
Teen volunteer goes above and beyond at the Cambridge Food Bank

Teen volunteer goes above and beyond at the Cambridge Food Bank

'Volunteering somewhere in your community makes you more aware and more woke to what's going on around you'
Making sure Cambridge youth are heard on city issues

Making sure Cambridge youth are heard on city issues

In this Inspire feature we talk to the co-chairs for the Cambridge Youth Advisory Committee of Council about their roles as youth leaders in the community and experiences working with city council