Helpers

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.

The Clothes Line a community success following grand opening

The Clothes Line is 'a social enterprise, supporting employment, housing, volunteering services; connecting people in search of assistance and providing full-circle services,' said contact community services official

Jan 13, 2023 4:36 PM Read more >

Local basketball coach passes wisdom to young athletes

An injury sidelined Dawson Viveiros' NBA dreams, so he turned to coaching

Dec 15, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Bradford friends head-up gift box program for those in need

The Great Canadian Gift Box was started by two friends in 2018 to help bring necessities to those in need

Dec 1, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Helping those in need second nature for Linda Maclean

Bradford's Linda Maclean enjoys volunteering in the community, while balancing family time and a full time job

Nov 17, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

Volunteering at sanctuary a learning experience for local teen

A young man dedicates his time to volunteer and hopes to implement his experiences into his future career

Nov 3, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Retiree finds restoring history 'rewarding'

'It would be a shame to let their stones crumble away,' says Vaughan Harris, a member of Cemetery Guardians

Oct 20, 2022 10:30 AM Read more >

HELPERS: Bradford couple's fresh idea has positive ripple effect

Claire Jones and Tyler Wachna make veggies they grow available to anyone who needs or wants them

Oct 6, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Bradford woman keeps busy helping community

78-year-old Cecilia Podger volunteers at The Clothes Line, providing used clothing, household goods and electronics to the less fortunate

Sep 22, 2022 2:30 PM Read more >

HELPERS: Bradford teen detailing cars in support of food bank

14-year-old Nate Belanger, who started his car detailing business to acquire community service hours, donated money to the Helping Hands Foodbank in Bradford

Sep 8, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Bradford Summer of Service group bringing smiles to community

Group proves it doesn't cost anything to be kind and make someone's day

Aug 11, 2022 12:30 PM Read more >

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