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These stories about the resources, tools, and programs that can help people in our community overcome today's challenges are made possible through the support of Dietrich Law as a part of our Community Leaders Program.

 

An abuse survivor recounts his story to a younger generation

An abuse survivor recounts his story to a younger generation

Joe Lambert's efforts to educate post-secondary students about institutionalized living has impacted their learning, and earned him two prestigious awards
House of Blessing getting set for Empty Bowls

House of Blessing getting set for Empty Bowls

The food bank will hold its annual event on its own premises on Erie Street in a scaled down version compared to past years
Keeping mentally active through Alzheimer Society programs

Keeping mentally active through Alzheimer Society programs

With only three volunteers for their telephone program, Alzheimer Society of Huron Perth is looking for more people to help
No summer break for mental health challenges

No summer break for mental health challenges

Summer wellness lines helps students in the public and Catholic boards, providing a continuum of care
Project Linus 'blanketeers' bring smiles

Project Linus 'blanketeers' bring smiles

There is room for many talents. Members can knit, crochet, sew or quilt
No Pride in Genocide: Family asks for support to raise awareness

No Pride in Genocide: Family asks for support to raise awareness

Aulora Buffalo is encouraging the community to add their hand prints to her car to raise awareness about the atrocities committed at Residential Schools
'Hike on Your Site' another way to help Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

'Hike on Your Site' another way to help Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth

'It's about getting together and remembering'. Hike for Hospice is June 25 at Stratford Perth Museum
Food bank usage on the rise, donations declining

Food bank usage on the rise, donations declining

House of Blessing and the Salvation Army food banks are reporting donations have slowed and usage is on the rise. Both are eagerly awaiting spring food drives
A calm presence at Optimism Place moves on to the next chapter

A calm presence at Optimism Place moves on to the next chapter

A transition worker on the front lines of helping abused women, Brenda Boswell, who recently retired, was a history buff at Optimism Place in Stratford, sharing stories of powerful women that had carved the path current feminists are walking down
Writing becomes therapy for skilled tradesman living with cancer

Writing becomes therapy for skilled tradesman living with cancer

Stephen Medhurst was diagnosed with stage four cancer in 2020. His blog documents his daily life as he gets accustomed to living with cancer - as opposed to dying from cancer