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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.

Youth movement behind the Wolves U18 bench

Youth movement behind the Wolves U18 bench

Four coaches whose age averages out to 25 years old are giving back to the organization that shaped their sports lives
Dorothy Soo-Wiens a tireless volunteer

Dorothy Soo-Wiens a tireless volunteer

From the Tractor Parade to Cornerstone Community Church and the NOTL Lions Club, Soo-Wiens is constantly giving back
Fred Fox keeps brother Terry's legacy alive

Fred Fox keeps brother Terry's legacy alive

Family member lauds communities big and small across the country for raising almost $900 million over 43 years
NOTL girl ambassador for walk to cure juvenile diabetes

NOTL girl ambassador for walk to cure juvenile diabetes

Greta says she is happy to be part of the walk, a national event, and to excited to be helping to find a cure for type 1 diabetes.
Shaw town preview program assists six non-profits

Shaw town preview program assists six non-profits

Funds are generated through sale of discounted tickets to local residents for designated previews of Shaw Festival plays
Foster Festival relaunches Local Heroes charity program

Foster Festival relaunches Local Heroes charity program

Shawn Rahbarian and Christos Rigas are two of the Foster Festival's Local Heroes, making it possible for people with social or economic barriers to theatre to see a play.
Volunteer 'weed-warriors' get started on Heritage Trail pollinator gardens

Volunteer 'weed-warriors' get started on Heritage Trail pollinator gardens

Wolunteers with the Protect our Pollinators group will use bales of straw instead of chemicals to rid the area of invasive species.
Tomorrow's Voices wins Impact Niagara award

Tomorrow's Voices wins Impact Niagara award

Tomorrow’s Voices, a non-profit, barrier-free children’s choir led by executive director and founder Todd Green of St. Davids, was recognized last week by Chair Jim Bradley with a 2023 Niagara Impact Award.
St. Davids Lions Club preparing meal kits for those in need

St. Davids Lions Club preparing meal kits for those in need

Deborah Chagnon’s vehicle was so full of groceries that it took several trips with two carts before it was fully unloaded into the St. Davids Lions Club Tuesday.
Chef Olaf Mertens recognized for program to feed those in need

Chef Olaf Mertens recognized for program to feed those in need

The lights go on in Niagara College’s Benchmark kitchen in Niagara-on-the-Lake shortly before 9 a.m. Volunteer students in various stages of their programs at the Daniel J. Patterson Campus’ School of Culinary Arts don their whites and get to work.