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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters helping children and youth flourish

'Children are our future, and we need to invest in them,' says one Big Sister

Apr 24, 2024 11:42 AM Read more >

It takes a Community Crew to feed students in Thorold schools

The nonprofit provides free speciality lunches at Prince of Wales and Ontario Public School; 'Our program is designed to help those kids that fall in between the cracks'

Jan 30, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

Toolbox concludes 7th annual campaign with help from new friends

The organization teamed up with CAA Niagara to deliver their most successful campaign to date; 'It’s always been my vision for everyone to come together'

Dec 7, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Teenager shares love of vintage film with local seniors

14-year-old Holden Dittrick has found a captive audience in the seniors at Cobblestone Gardens; 'It brings me joy watching them laugh and having fun'

Nov 27, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Newcomers Club celebrates 45 years of welcoming women to the area

The St. Catharines and District Newcomers Club celebrated its 45th anniversary over the weekend with a high tea at the Thorold Seniors' Centre

Oct 23, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Thorold Craft Ladies get together to give back

Every Tuesday afternoon a group of women get together at the Thorold Seniors' Centre to craft goods for those in need; 'You have to do three good deeds a day'

Oct 1, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Thorold's Craft Ladies get together to give back

Every Tuesday afternoon a group of women get together at the Thorold Seniors' Centre to craft goods for those in need; 'You have to do three good deeds a day'

Sep 19, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

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 >

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