Helpers

Helpers articles share stories about the people making positive impacts in our community.

This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

Room2Breathe helping Ottawans de-clutter their homes and give to those in need

Owner Martha Tobin says their 'Donations That Do Good' program creates a win-win scenario for all involved and positively impacts the environment.

Jan 18, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Seven eastern Ontario healthcare workers honoured for exceptional acts of caring during the pandemic

Two are from Ottawa, one is from Smiths Falls, three are from Brockville and one is from Kingston.

Jan 4, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Ottawa college student chopping locks to raise money for friend's dad's second heart transplant

Jack Casselman is set to get a 'Trim for Jim,' as he hopes to raise $5,000 for the cause.

Dec 21, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Cancer survivor Doug Nugent helping other local men win their battles

Nugent does most of his work in Winchester, but also helps raise money for prostate cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital.

Dec 7, 2021 9:00 AM Read more >

Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer of 12 years watching community need for services grow

Tiffany Tambeau has been coordinating the organization's Holiday Hamper program for the better part of the last decade.

Nov 23, 2021 9:31 AM Read more >

Helping With Furniture volunteers helping hundreds of Ottawa residents off the floor

A civil servant who has been volunteering with the organization for 13 years says the need for their service is greater now than he's ever seen.

Nov 9, 2021 9:34 AM Read more >

Ottawa man exploring new ways to give back to community, encouraging others to get outside comfort zone

"I wanted to do something for this vulnerable group, and I thought, why don’t I give my time? That is what brought me to the Ottawa Mission," says Kathi Subramaniam.

Oct 26, 2021 10:05 AM Read more >

Ottawa family farm and its volunteers aim to harvest good will

"The way that I was brought up is, food is love. To not be able to give that to someone you care about is horrible," said Beth Trobridge

Sep 28, 2021 9:38 AM Read more >

Ottawa volunteer helping others push back against social isolation and loneliness

Alex Wharton says that when he landed in Ottawa last year, he decided to reach out and help others who might be experiencing the same feelings as he was.

Sep 14, 2021 9:25 AM Read more >

Founder of Ottawa's Capital City Cleanup calls pandemic an 'awakening'

The sight of trash or hazards in our communities can lead to feelings of bitterness and frustration, but one Ottawa man believes that if you can take ownership of your community, you should.

Aug 31, 2021 9:49 AM Read more >

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