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Kindness Does Not Ask To Be Seen. But Gratitude Remembers.
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🐾 Non-Profit Spotlight: North Halton Kitten Rescue
North Halton Kitten Rescue (NHKR) was founded in July 2011 to rescue stray and abandoned kittens in Halton Hills. Shortly after its formation, the organization expanded its mission to include cats of all ages — ensuring that no feline in need would be left behind.
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DNA & Genealogy - The New Frontier!
Expand your traditional genealogical research with DNA testing.
Joanna B
DNA Adoption Search & Resources (Canada)
Helping adoptees and birth/natural families navigate the often confusing paths to finding their information through DNA testings and provincial records.
Joanna B
Knights Of Columbus - TEDDY BEAR GIFTING OF LOVE
For more than twenty years, the Knights of Columbus Blessed Sacrament Council #1412 in Chatham have shared the spirit of Christmas with children spending the holidays in hospital. Through annual teddy bear donations to the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation, the Knights have brought comfort, joy, and hope to families during difficult moments. This is the story of a quiet tradition of kindness — carried forward in memory, fraternity, and love.
Steve
Change-Makers
True volunteers don’t seek praise; they show up quietly, do the work, and let the impact speak for itself.
Tracy
🦉 Non-Profit Spotlight: Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue
In partnership with Heroes 4 Wildlife (a nonprofit organization) In Durham Region, injured and orphaned wildlife have a critical place of care — supported through a powerful partnership. Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue (SCWR) is dedicated to the rehabilitation and care of injured, orphaned, and at-risk wildlife in Ontario.
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Johns Story giving hope
Johns story
Geri Ann Hughson
🐾 Non-Profit Spotlight: Texas Chihuahua Rescue – Canada
Texas Chihuahua Rescue – Canada is dedicated to saving abandoned, neglected, and at-risk Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes from high-intake shelters in Texas. They also accept small-breed surrenders here in Ontario, ensuring local dogs in crisis have a safe place to land.
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Organizations Coming Together to Support Mission Relief
Reaching out to the local community and getting the support we did displays kindness and generosity. When the Canadian Forces and Scouts Canada can come together with the power of a MEMORANDUM. Its amazing what can be accomplished.
David Clark
💙 Non-Profit Spotlight: FreeHelpCK
At FreeHelpCK, the mission is simple and deeply human: to meet people where they are with dignity, compassion, and love. Every program, every delivery, every stocked pantry reflects a belief that no one in the community should feel forgotten.
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The "Cabbage Patch Kids to Kids in the North" Project!
Sending Cabbage Patch dolls and toys to kids, along with clothing and household items to remote Inuit communities in Canada's North, where the ability to access common goods, and at affordable prices, is out of reach for most.
Joanna B
More than underwear, how bras can make or break your health
Rachel Skanes, Director of Health and Youth Programs, has two roles in the Special Olympics Nova Scotia provincial chapter. During their on-going research into the complex health problems facing women and girls with intellectual and /developmental disabilities (IDD), Special Olympics Nova Scotia found a surprising factor in a person’s overall quality of life: their bra! https://www.specialolympics.ca/stories-and-news/more-than-underwear-how-bras-can-make-or-break-your-health/
Steve
Helped Homeless Family
I spent a week watching a homeless family survive by living in their car. Our house backed onto a park. I couldn't stand by and not offer help.
Listening to Someone Who Listens: Your Are Not Alone With Paul Jenkinson
A Cross-Canada Journey of Presence, Connection, and Hope In a culture full of noise, opinions, and constant commentary, listening has quietly become rare.
Stephanie Jones
Speaking for those that cannot speak for themselves
Our Knights of Columbus Blessed Sacrament Council #1412 has been a partner in progress with our local Right To Life Kent (RTLK) “movement” since their inception.
Steve
Feeding Families, Strengthening Community by Sir Knight Steve Brent
As a member of the Blessed Sacrament Knights of Columbus Council #1412 in Chatham, Ontario, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the power of kindness, caring and compassion for others!
Steve
Three Days That Mattered
“Three Days That Mattered” by Ethan Marcovich, UCC Grade 11 Student (Heading to my Grade 12 this fall!) I volunteered for two and one-half days during a Food Drive conducted by the Knights of Columbus Blessed Sacrament Council #1412.
Ethan Marcovich
Saving Twiggy
Our beloved dog Twiggy, had escaped her fenced compound. Scaling an 8 foot fence, had all of a sudden became her new trick.
Stephanie JonesGiving Back at the Shelter
As a dog mom to two sweet Cavachons, I’ve seen firsthand just how much love, comfort, and pure happiness animals can bring into our lives.…
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We tried canvassing our neighbours for the Humane society, this is what happened.
March 24th was a beautiful reminder of the heart and spirit of our community. With the help of some truly wonderful neighbours, we had the…
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