Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Dr. Hopkins & Associates Optometry as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Thorold youth gets crash course in community leadership

The TCAG launched a Leaders-in-Training program, which aims to transform kids into community builders; 'It was a smashing success'

Aug 25, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Thorold seniors tackle food insecurity with affordable produce market

The Thorold Senior Citizens Association has teamed up with United Way to make fresh produce affordable again; 'This is not about making big bucks'

Aug 6, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Thorold Fire Services celebrates latest batch of volunteers

A graduation ceremony for the 2023 class of volunteer firefighters was held on Monday evening; 'It’s healthy for the fire service to have new blood'

Jun 27, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

The men who took ‘Lest We Forget’ to heart

For the past few decades, these Thorold men have made sure that those who fought will never be forgotten; 'We’re making sure the torch isn’t dropped'

Jun 3, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

The neighbourhood champion trying to foster connection

Karen Schilstra and her family want Thorold residents to reconnect with their neighbours; 'Get away from our screens, get away from our phones and sit out on the porch'

Apr 26, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

The local volunteers helping homeless veterans

For the past two years, Thorold Legion members Ken Smalko and Jeannie Soper have been working hard to get homeless veterans off the streets

Apr 9, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

The volunteers helping homeless veterans 'Leave the Streets Behind'

On Wednesday, the Thorold Legion hosted a meeting with various emergency services to coordinate homeless veteran support efforts; 'Our main problem is finding housing'

Mar 30, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Local woman celebrates 100th blood donation

Joyce Little started donating blood when she was 17 years old; 'There’s so many people who can’t that I always felt a responsibility to do it'

Mar 4, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

The volunteers trying to make Thorold a better place

City committee members old and new explain why they decided to get involved with their community; 'Where you live should be the best place possible'

Feb 4, 2023 11:35 AM Read more >

Local recovery advocate receives Queen's Platinum Jubilee Award

Ken MacKenzie has devoted his life to the place that helped him stay sober: ARID Recovery Homes on Pine St S; 'I love coming here and working with other recovering people'

Jan 7, 2023 12:39 PM Read more >

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