Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Alinea Land Corporation as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Six more sporting champions to be inducted into local Sports Hall of Fame

Membership in the Burlington Sports Hall of Fame will grow by six when these sporting helpers are inducted next month

Apr 9, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Capillary Wave mental health group helps men support men

The group has been meeting twice a week since December, and currently has 53 members

Mar 9, 2024 9:15 AM Read more >

Wellington Square United's community food program is more than a meal

Each week, more than 200 people are fed by the church, with an additional 100 meals delivered around town.

Feb 9, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Burlington Helping Burlington rides wave of success into 2024

Launched last summer with the goal of collecting food and donations through the holiday season, the grassroots group shows no signs of slowing down

Jan 10, 2024 2:55 PM Read more >

Student success at the heart of Halton Learning Foundation's mission

Money shouldn't be a barrier to education, says local non-profit group

Dec 9, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Dream Team volunteers bring lost dogs back home

Since the non-profit began 12 years ago, they have reunited thousands of owners with their pets

Nov 9, 2023 1:36 PM Read more >

Volunteers help keep the meals coming at Burlington Seniors' Centre

'When you hear that hum in the room, you know you're doing good,' says helper at The Bistro café

Oct 8, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Inspiring Burlington's youth with the life-long gift of compassion

Jean Longfield, the 2021 recipient of Burlington's Key to the City, says the Gift of Giving Back is about much more than a food drive

Sep 9, 2023 8:30 AM Read more >

Halton ElderDog group helps keep pets, seniors together

Volunteer-run organization recognizes the vital connection between older adults and their canine companions

Aug 9, 2023 11:25 AM Read more >

Burlington volunteer looking forward to Walk for Lupus on Saturday

Raising awareness of difficult-to-diagnose condition is key, says Lisa Bilodeau

Jul 6, 2023 2:50 PM Read more >

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