Helpers

Helpers articles share stories about the people making positive impacts in our community.

This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

Wendy Gutcher is on an unstoppable mission to help Saultites in need

'This is my dream, and this is my plan. I’m going to help people survive; because I get it'

Jan 20, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Karen Lefave wishes more people knew about her charity for families of sick kids

After her own experience travelling and residing in Toronto while her daughters received care, Lefave has been trying to make it easier for others

Jan 13, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

30-year Alzheimer's volunteer says seek help as early as you can

Susan McLean says the goal is for people to 'live well with dementia'

Jan 6, 2020 1:05 PM Read more >

Exhibit, walking tour to highlight Jewish impact on Sault Ste. Marie

Tova Arbus says telling the history of the city's small but mighty congregation of Jewish families is all the more important with the rise of anti-Semitism on the global stage

Dec 30, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Fringe North's Peter Rowe thinks the festival could span the St. Marys River

He also sees the new downtown plaza as a potential performance venue

Dec 23, 2019 2:51 PM Read more >

For 24 years, when something terrible happens, Lisa Whalen has been there to help

As a Victims Services of Algoma volunteer, Whalen says she has learned that it's important for people dealing with tragedy to know they're not alone

Dec 16, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

How James O'Brien accomplished a dream — and gave back

The opportunity to raise funds for ARCH inspired the local yoga instructor to return to an unfinished challenge

Dec 9, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Burglary adds extra urgency to this year's SOYA Christmas fundraising

For six years Connie Raynor-Elliott has baking treats to help those affected by addiction

Dec 2, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Community-based festival a labour of love for Nicole Dyble

Events like Fishbowl Fest are 'a sort of launching pad for ideas', says former Gore Street Cafe owner

Nov 25, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Volunteer's mission results in warm feet, 'tearful moments'

Leslie Cassidy-Amadio says the idea for her charity hit her like a lightning bolt

Nov 18, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

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