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.

Local Women's Institute honours 'remarkable' efforts of volunteers

Leila Lloyd, Grace Elliott, Shirley Brown, Dianne van Voorst and Alice Lloyd were celebrated for their contributions to the Women’s Institute and Bradford West Gwillimbury

Jun 13, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Bradford Ladies Auxiliary a 'great place to serve the community'

'Our purpose is to raise funds for the Legion, which then helps our veterans in the community and their families,' says Bradford Ladies Auxiliary official 

May 30, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

'Fantastic community organization': Bradford Lions exist to serve

'They do so much to support youth, provide recreation and build community and they've done it for so long,' said Bradford councillor

May 9, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

Local kindergarten students embrace 'art' of giving helping hand

What started as an art project at W.H. Day School culminated with 'excited' students collecting 212 pieces of food for Helping Hand Food Bank of Bradford

Apr 18, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Page program piques political interest of Bradford student

Liyao Yin recently served as legislative page at Queen's Park; 'It was interesting watching our personal future being debated right in front of us'

Apr 9, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

'Born leader': Bradford student named Easter Seals ambassador

'As an ambassador, I am the face of Easter Seals Ontario. When I grow up I want to help people,' says Niki Tokhi

Mar 23, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Greater Life Community Church brings unity, strength to community

'It’s places like GLCC that will help shape and deliver Bradford to be a more peaceful, more beautiful place than it was transmitted to us,' says local councillor

Mar 9, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'Close to my heart': Food bank volunteer goes above and beyond

'Overall, the food bank volunteers deserve recognition and gratitude for all that they do... They give one of the greatest gifts of all - the gift of their time - to help others,' said Helping Hand Food Bank executive director

Feb 23, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

'It is part of our culture'; Members of AMYA pay it forward in Bradford

'There is no restriction or discrimination in our community. Our motto is ‘love for all, hatred for none," said AMYA official

Feb 9, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

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 >

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