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


St. Vincent Place volunteer grateful to be a part of the team

St. Vincent Place volunteer grateful to be a part of the team

Fran Barker feels that helping out at St. Vincent Place has made dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic a little bit easier
Jane Patterson will be volunteering – and playing Scrabble – as long as she can

Jane Patterson will be volunteering – and playing Scrabble – as long as she can

Davey Home volunteer does her part to benefit the community
Sault youngster does her part to help out

Sault youngster does her part to help out

Ellie Thomsen-Caswell's weekend lemonade stand raised money for the Sault Ste. Marie Humane Society
This 'essential worker' has a wagging tail and floppy ears

This 'essential worker' has a wagging tail and floppy ears

Ginger and her human Melissa Arnold bring smiles and comfort to Extendicare Maple View
Strom makes the most out of ARCH volunteer time

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

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

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

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

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

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'