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These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of The Elden of Bradford as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Creating a place where all feel safe, respected and a sense of belonging

Creating a place where all feel safe, respected and a sense of belonging

'You don't need an official title or position of power to create change in your community. Everyone has that ability,' volunteer and community activist Jennifer Bahinski says
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Bra Bank provides support for women — in more ways than one

Bra Bank provides support for women — in more ways than one

Campaign collects new and gently used bras for sale at The Clothes Line thrift store; donates funds to local mammogram departments
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Street Party Collective donates $15K of food to Helping Hand Food Bank

Street Party Collective donates $15K of food to Helping Hand Food Bank

'This helps us tremendously,' says food bank official after six oversized skids of canned goods arrived by flatbed
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Women's Institute keeps finger on pulse of community

Women's Institute keeps finger on pulse of community

'We don’t just do what we have always done; we are always looking and listening to what needs to be done,' says local official
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Pumpkins and Pearls Gala vows to boast WOW factor for charities

Pumpkins and Pearls Gala vows to boast WOW factor for charities

Bradford duo are driving forces behind new fall fundraiser in support of WOW-Living Bradford, A Hand Up Clothing Room, and the Out of the Cold Café
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Key local donors help open doors of 'new' Out of the Cold Café

Key local donors help open doors of 'new' Out of the Cold Café

‘Bradford is very lucky to have the people that we have in it that come together for the greater good of everyone,’ says supporter of café
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Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

Warm-hearted volunteer serves up empathy at Out of the Cold Café

'I want to volunteer because I want to stay busy, I want to have a reason to get up every morning,' says Heidi Northover, a long-time Bradford Library staffer
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‘Glimmer of hope’: Women’s Institute donates care kits to police

‘Glimmer of hope’: Women’s Institute donates care kits to police

Bears, blankets and books meant to give children a break from the trauma they may be experiencing and provide some comfort during a challenging time
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‘It touched my heart’: Bradford crossing guard recognized

‘It touched my heart’: Bradford crossing guard recognized

'I like to help somebody that needs help and that’s a way to help the kids be safe,' says 74-year-old crossing guard for students of Chris Hadfield Public School
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South Simcoe Police officer ‘incredibly humbled’ to win award

South Simcoe Police officer ‘incredibly humbled’ to win award

Police Association of Ontario presents South Simcoe Police Association president with John Walker Memorial Award as she ‘exemplified strength, compassion, and love’
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