Helpers

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

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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 >

It's all about quality time for this Big Brother

Marc Sageloly says being there for young boys while they're growing up can pay huge dividends

Nov 11, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Search and Rescue runs in the family for Jamie Lynn Marshall

In this week's edition of Helpers, Tiffy Thompson talks to a volunteer who is proud to help families when their loved ones are missing, even though sometimes the outcome isn't good

Nov 4, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Skilled handyman finds rewarding work at Habitat for Humanity

In this week's Helpers feature, we meet John Willcock. He can do it all, but finds one aspect of home building to be the most rewarding

Oct 28, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Jamie and Jessie Boston have gone from bewildered parents to autism advocates

The husband and wife team have helped create a long list of sensory-friendly events locally

Oct 21, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Just like the posties, Al the school crossing guard is an 'all-weather fighter'

An injury took him out of the sheet metal game, but Wesley Allan Moore found a new calling and he's determined to keep at it

Oct 15, 2019 10:00 AM Read more >

This cat loving volunteer has a soft spot for the brawlers

In this week's Helpers profile, we meet Colleen Fera-Grisdale, who has been volunteering with The Animal Assistance Group for more than 10 years

Oct 7, 2019 1:55 PM Read more >

Working with newcomers has done away with notion of 'them' and 'us' for local volunteer

In this edition of Helpers, we meet Murray Clark, who coordinates donations for New to the Sault

Sep 30, 2019 1:59 PM Read more >

Meet Vicki Young. She and a team of 45 quilters have been busy the last five years. Very busy

Sault Ste. Marie Quilts for kids is the subject of this week's Helpers feature

Sep 23, 2019 10:39 AM Read more >

Landlord offers different kind of housing for former foster kids

Denis Beaulieu has created a comfortable, substance-free space for those adjusting to life on their own

Sep 16, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

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