Helpers

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

Bradford couple earns community builder award for decades of volunteerism

'We were looking for the small-town feeling,' resident says of move to municipality nearly 40 years ago. 'We ran away from Toronto'

Dec 2, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Town's citizen of the year prepares for busy holiday season

'I like volunteering, I don’t do it for the recognition,' says drywaller

Nov 13, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Volunteers support BWG library through weekend book sale

'It's a really diverse group of people and I can see first-hand the impact we’ve had,' says member of Bradford West Gwillimbury Friends of the Library

Oct 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Basketball club sinks heart into community

'I was a sports junkie and it meant everything to just have the opportunity to play, and play local,' says coach

Sep 27, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Migrant workers supported through non-profit while in Canada

'The lady at The Neighbourhood Organization did all the follow-up … They make you feel like you have support outside of your country,' says local farm worker

Sep 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

'Enormous heart': Banger of a business used to give back to community

'Bradford is a great town, there’s a lot to do still … any way we can be impactful, I think is important,' says pyrotechnics expert

Aug 22, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

How community groups became a 'crucial' component of Carrot Fest

'It’s just a fantastic reason for the community to come together,' says organizer of local nonprofit; annual event returns to Bradford Aug. 16 and 17

Aug 14, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Bradford group ponders what of the past it will present in the future

History buff recommends checking out Wilson's Hill Pioneer Cemetery on County Road 27 to get a fascinating glimpse into region's heritage

Jul 24, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'Beautiful' new garden grows opportunities for Bradford seniors

'We really felt that the Bradford clients would also benefit from something, with additional programming, but outside,' says CHATS CEO

Jul 18, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

'Fresh, local, healthy': Bradford students gardening for community

Groups of high school students are working hard not just during the school year, but into the summer as well to create a bounty that will be shared in the coming months

Jun 26, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

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