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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
.
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
Mar 15, 2023 10:30 AM
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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
Feb 10, 2023 9:05 AM
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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
Jan 26, 2023 10:00 AM
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Women's shelter off to a great start in its fundraising goal
In September, Optimism Place launched its Building on Hope Capital Campaign to raise $1 million by August. The shelter currently has 13 funded beds, which will jump to 28 after expansion
Dec 30, 2022 10:00 AM
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Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth announces holiday campaign
The annual Lights of Love Holiday Campaign will include a lighting ceremony on Dec. 7, beginning at 7 p.m.
Nov 30, 2022 11:45 AM
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A compassionate way to say goodbye to your pet
Adrienne Tuling started Evermore Compassionate Pet Aftercare last November. Using what is described as gentle water cremation, the company provides a compassionate option for pet aftercare, and decreases the carbon footprint
Nov 7, 2022 2:30 PM
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Local author wins prestigious literature award
S.P. Joseph Lyons wrote Little Bear in Foster Care for the kids that went through the same experiences he did. The Foster Care series has a published follow up and five more books in the works
Oct 17, 2022 2:21 PM
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Community encouraged to perform random acts of kindness
The goal of the viral hashtag movement #putakinddeedinyourfeed is to spread kindness throughout the world. The message is a reflection of its late founder
Sep 7, 2022 10:30 AM
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Blackout Night to create inclusive space for Black community
Spearheading the special Blackout Night is the play’s associate director Tiffany Deriveau, who said the goal is to celebrate Black stories, artists and audience members by providing a safer space for them to experience theatre
Jul 30, 2022 8:30 AM
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Support group shines light on brain injury awareness
The Perth Brain Injury Support Group offers resources throughout the year
Jun 25, 2022 12:30 PM
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