HELPERS

Helpers articles share stories related to volunteerism in Greater Sudbury. This section is made possible by our Community Leaders Program.

Helpers: For 20 years, Debbie Rainville has supported people in their final days

But her volunteer efforts extend well beyond palliative care into community events and health care

Feb 5, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: She volunteers with dementia patients and ‘gets back so much more’ than she gives

Meet Mary Lou Trowell, a longtime volunteer for the Alzheimer Society says donating your time is good for the body and soul

Jan 29, 2020 12:04 PM Read more >

Helpers: Reijo and Carol Viitala help keep the Finnish spirit alive

This couple have spent decades giving back to Finlandia Village

Jan 22, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: June Davis works tirelessly to bring positive change to a downtown neighbourhood

Marlene Holkko Moore sits down with the ‘Mayor of Louis Street’ to talk community activism and positive change

Jan 15, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Volunteering helped her stave off loneliness, but it became so much more

This week we’re highlighting the good work of Garson senior Doreen Merkas

Jan 8, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: This principal shares her love of volunteering with her students

Lasalle Secondary principal Maureen McNamara is a lifelong volunteer who says better communities are grown by those who give back

Dec 18, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Meet a Sudbury family who volunteers together

Ranata and Albert Crispo are lifelong volunteers whose efforts have inspired both their daughters to do the same

Dec 11, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: Liisa Kinos makes Finlandia Village a great place to live

Between baking pulla and running Finlandia's thrift store, retiree's agenda is full

Dec 4, 2019 12:45 PM Read more >

Helpers: Volunteer Regina Rocca determined to pay it forward after mom's cancer treatment

Sudbury woman a dedicated Canadian Cancer Society volunteer

Nov 28, 2019 12:00 PM Read more >

Helpers: This Alzheimer volunteer has a simple message, ‘Just go out and try it!’

‘It’s so important to treat someone with Alzheimer’s with understanding, respect and patience. Be a friend. Be an advocate’

Nov 20, 2019 12:01 PM Read more >

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