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

ICYMI: The common goal for these students is education. The potlucks are pretty worldly, too

ICYMI: The common goal for these students is education. The potlucks are pretty worldly, too

The Centre for Employment and Learning is a one-stop shop for adult learners, offering an ESL program with students from all over the globe
The common goal for these students is education. The potlucks are pretty worldly, too

The common goal for these students is education. The potlucks are pretty worldly, too

The Centre for Employment and Learning is a one-stop shop for adult learners, offering an ESL program with students from all over the globe
Local teens create 'Generation Rainbow Collective'

Local teens create 'Generation Rainbow Collective'

'I love that we have two...enthusiastic youth ambassadors that are stoked to be able to provide community programming'
Deck the Stalls! A chance to meet rescued animals

Deck the Stalls! A chance to meet rescued animals

'Deck the Stalls' started before the pandemic, took a lengthy break, and resumes on Saturday
Partnership to remove barriers for students with disabilities

Partnership to remove barriers for students with disabilities

Planning and facilitation is helpful in times of change, including when someone is ready to leave the family home, get a job, or volunteer, which can all happen around the time high school wraps up
Firefighters working hard to educate community about safety

Firefighters working hard to educate community about safety

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 8 to 14. Firefighters are stressing kitchen safety and continued education on fire prevention
11,000 poppies needed for 2023 Stratford Poppy Project

11,000 poppies needed for 2023 Stratford Poppy Project

It's the first year for the Stratford Poppy Project, an effort to increase the visibility of Remembrance Day that is done across Canada and abroad
Onwards and upwards in a big year for L'Arche Stratford

Onwards and upwards in a big year for L'Arche Stratford

The local not-for-profit is enjoying a 50th anniversary while continuing work on a capital campaign for a new home
Roses and chocolates: Probus Club hands out lifetime memberships

Roses and chocolates: Probus Club hands out lifetime memberships

From humble roots, the Probus Club of Stratford has grown to nearly 125 members
Memorial restoration contributes to civic pride

Memorial restoration contributes to civic pride

An abundant amount of degrading memorials at Avondale Cemetery have been refurbished