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.

'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 >

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 >

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