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These stories about successful initiatives, events and developments within our community and the people behind them are made possible through the continued support of Independent Living Services Simcoe County as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Church keeps dinner on the table during the pandemic

Church keeps dinner on the table during the pandemic

In April 2020, All Saints' Anglican Church gave away 65 take-out bags, and in May 2021, they gave away 224
Teaching after the bell: virtual camp aims to instil entrepreneurial spirit in kids

Teaching after the bell: virtual camp aims to instil entrepreneurial spirit in kids

'Entrepreneurship really rewards people who aren’t afraid to take risks, and aren’t afraid to fail. And that is difficult for people to teach,' says founder of virtual entrepreneurship camp for youth
Grassroots charity offers RAYS of hope for area youth pursuing post-secondary learning

Grassroots charity offers RAYS of hope for area youth pursuing post-secondary learning

Local organization provides funding, mentorship for students from the area pursuing university, college, or trade school education
Path forward should be barrier-free: strides in accessibility a community effort

Path forward should be barrier-free: strides in accessibility a community effort

20 years ago, Collingwood formed an advisory committee to help break down barriers and make the town a more accessible place for all
Two-time Paralympian skates Blue Mountain loop 23 times inspired by Terry Fox

Two-time Paralympian skates Blue Mountain loop 23 times inspired by Terry Fox

The captain of Canada's national sledge hockey team lost his leg to cancer similar to Terry's and was motivated to complete a feat of endurance to support the Terry Fox Foundation
Growth, economic development tied to attainable housing, says advocate

Growth, economic development tied to attainable housing, says advocate

More people are working toward attainable housing solutions in Collingwood, and that's a good thing according to Marg Scheben-Edey, whose been advocating for it for years