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Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

'It’s empowering too, because all of the sudden they’re sitting on top of a 1,000-pound animal that they can control, as opposed to being looked down at their whole life when they’re sitting in a chair,' says mom and staff member at Hope Haven
Local kids with cancer getting free port shirts to ease anxiety

Local kids with cancer getting free port shirts to ease anxiety

Design-your-own kits being sent to Southlake and other hospitals 'will provide much needed fun for these brave kids'
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
United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

Service available to low-income households in region
Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Local United Way increasing grants to address poverty

Applications for community collaborative grants due by Aug. 31
'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

'Big event': Kempenfest takes over Barrie waterfront this weekend

51st annual arts and crafts festival, not to mention loads of live entertainment, kicks off Friday at 5 p.m.; Finger Eleven hits the stage Friday night
Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Tavares back on the top line for Barn Burner charity hockey game

Toronto Maple Leafs captain will be joined by fellow NHLers Bo Horvat and Andrew Mangiapane, among others, for Aug. 9 event at Sadlon Arena
Upcoming Run for Bradford aims to raise money for local charities

Upcoming Run for Bradford aims to raise money for local charities

'We are supporting Helping Hand Food Bank, who really need our help this year because they have a shortage of food,' said event organizer
Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

Street Cats staff purring after finding new home for shelter

'We’re very excited as it's a newer building than we were in before. We’re just really happy,' said shelter official
RBC Race for the Kids supports RVH youth mental health program

RBC Race for the Kids supports RVH youth mental health program

Now in its third year, event will take place Oct. 15 at Allandale Station Park