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

Painting a brighter future through art therapy

Painting a brighter future through art therapy

Pandemic has led to a rise in anxiety, loneliness and depression, says Art Therapy Guelph founder
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Guelph mother and daughter keeping babies warm at GGH

Guelph mother and daughter keeping babies warm at GGH

Janet and Alison Dunkley have made over 500 hats for newborns since moving to Guelph in 2010
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Guelph students give back to raise awareness of the vulnerable

Guelph students give back to raise awareness of the vulnerable

Grade 3/2 class at Guelph Community Christian School, and has written a book about vulnerable people, which will be used to raise funds for Hope House, and are also packaging soap to donate to the organization
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TransArtivistProject helping others find beauty in themselves

TransArtivistProject helping others find beauty in themselves

Non-profit group provides arts-based programs for two-spirit individuals and those on the transgender spectrum
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Guelph Lions Club throws support behind blind golf tournament

Guelph Lions Club throws support behind blind golf tournament

Thirty two golfers compete in event organized by local lions club
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Local Indigenous entrepreneur makes their Pow Wow Pitch

Local Indigenous entrepreneur makes their Pow Wow Pitch

'As much as they are cute and functional as a diffuser, it is about getting the educational component out to folks'
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Community straps in for Guelph Community Backpack Project

Community straps in for Guelph Community Backpack Project

'It gives us as a community a chance to celebrate together,' said Jaya James, executive director of Hope House
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New event offers free haircuts to LGTBQ2S+ community

New event offers free haircuts to LGTBQ2S+ community

It is part of the Gender Free Haircut Club, an event organized by a global alliance of hair salons and shops called The Dresscode Project
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New video highlights root causes of homelessness

New video highlights root causes of homelessness

'I just want more people to participate in the conversation,' said Oak Tree Project co-founder, Will Mactaggart
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Local ukulele ensemble spreads the musical love with donation to area school

Local ukulele ensemble spreads the musical love with donation to area school

The Royal City Ukulele Ensemble raised funds to donate 30 ukuleles to a rural school
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