Helpers

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

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Strom makes the most out of ARCH volunteer time

'It didn't take long to know that it was where I wanted to be', says Lara Strom

Aug 7, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Forty years of volunteering shapes Cindy's love of the Y

Cindy Ougler finds time to volunteer at least 10 hours at the YMCA every week

Aug 3, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

After losing spouse to early-onset Alzheimer's, Sault-born author hopes to help others cope

Sonia Discher's book is full of tips, but ultimately it's about coping with loss and supporting your loved ones, says the author

Aug 2, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Community care kits 'door dashed' to area service providers (8 photos)

Plan A Algoma delivered kits that included masks and sanitizer to a number of local organizations that were short on PPE

Jul 28, 2020 11:35 AM Read more >

Volunteer position has made for a meaningful summer for this university student

Kelsey Mackin is among the students volunteers who have been helping out with day-to-day chores around ARCH

Jul 24, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Looking for Joey? You'll probably find her at the shelter

For Joey Kirkwood, who is an avid dog-walker for the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society, dogs are a 'woman's best friend'

Jul 23, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Saultite marks fifth year of cycling toward cure for childhood cancer

Basil Jones hopes other riders in the Sault will join him in the nationwide challenge to raise money for the cause

Jun 26, 2020 5:45 PM Read more >

Rainbow Camp organizer needs help to make virtual version happen this summer

In light of COVID-19 restrictions, organizers have moved to an online format to provide 2SLGBTW youth with an inclusive and safe space this summer

Jun 23, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Retirement home shows residents and staff making the best of the COVID-19 situation

Residents, staff say thanks for support

Jun 20, 2020 8:30 PM Read more >

Four years after diagnosis, Shaylan is now fighting for others with brain tumours

Shaylan Spurway Bubinas plans to walk 27 kilometres as a fundraiser. The distance represents the number of people in Canada diagnosed with a brain tumour every day

Jun 2, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

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