Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Hy-Grade Steel Roofing as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Small but mighty: Waterloo Crossing Trek returns

The trek - 65kms non-stop - aims to raise funds for The Working Centre 'to help build more units of affordable housing in the community'

Feb 3, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Local restaurant aims to fill tummies of children experiencing chronic hunger this Christmas

In 2016, Frannie's became a reality - and as a single mother, she decided that once she was on her feet, she would find a way to give back to the community that had supported her success

Dec 6, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Cambridge doctor publishes children’s book to combat bullying

Proceeds from the book will be donated to Cambridge Memorial Hospital, to raise money for the Women and Children’s health department

Nov 9, 2022 1:45 PM Read more >

Host families needed more than ever to help Ukrainian refugees

Waterloo Region Grassroots Response to Ukrainian Crisis struggles to find housing for refugees who are arriving in Canada with expectation that federal support is available

Nov 3, 2022 11:21 AM Read more >

New organization raising funds for domestic violence survivors

After being abused and assaulted by her former partner, Amanda Kroetsch was left bankrupt after spending her life savings on medical, mental health and legal bills. Now, she's helping other survivors get back on their feet

Sep 28, 2022 1:30 PM Read more >

Cambridge family gives back with volunteer work with dog guides

Impacted by his own dog guide, Lisa and Matthew Colombo now aim to give back to others through their volunteer work with the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides

Sep 6, 2022 1:00 PM Read more >

Cambridge group warms hearts with quilts

The Busy Hands Quilters sew 200 quilts each year, donating them to people in need

Aug 11, 2022 11:21 AM Read more >

Local teen author helps children learn healthy habits with new book

'With my online picture book, children can learn good habits, while being entertained by colourful pictures. And it’s interactive.'

Jul 14, 2022 12:20 PM Read more >

K-W clothing brand raising awareness for men’s mental health

A portion of the sales from Arthur Bane go to HeadsUpGuys, an anonymous online resource designed for men and their families to prevent 'the continued erosion of men’s mental health and deaths by suicide'

May 27, 2022 1:15 PM Read more >

Local girl making people smile with random acts of kindness

Kenzie Norman has been making worry monsters and leaving them around town for people to find

Apr 13, 2022 1:03 PM Read more >

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