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These stories about about the Extraordinary People who help out our community daily are made possible through the continued support of the Nuclear Waste Management Organization as part of our Community Leaders Program.

St. Joseph’s looking for secret Santas this Christmas

St. Joseph’s looking for secret Santas this Christmas

Donations are currently being accepted for the St. Joseph’s Foundation Secret Santa campaign.
Holiday Wishes Tree Campaign wants a gift for every child this Christmas

Holiday Wishes Tree Campaign wants a gift for every child this Christmas

The Children’s Aid Society Thunder Bay District hopes to collect 400 gifts for children and youth this year.
Salvation Army sets ambitious Kettle Campaign target

Salvation Army sets ambitious Kettle Campaign target

Organization says the need for additional funds continues to grow from year to year, as costs skyrockets and the need increases.
Golf tournament provides aid for first responders

Golf tournament provides aid for first responders

The sixth edition of the event was held on Tuesday at the Whitewater Golf Club.
Nominations wanted for Tbaytel for Good Community Fund

Nominations wanted for Tbaytel for Good Community Fund

Submissions for this year’s campaign will be accepted until May 21, with the winners announced on June 18.
Lakehead professors take pies in the face for a good cause

Lakehead professors take pies in the face for a good cause

‘Pie a Prof’ event raised funds for the Lakehead University Food Resource Centre and Enactus Lakehead.
Local author writes book to help kids with their emotions

Local author writes book to help kids with their emotions

Elementary school teacher Dave Mossman co-wrote a book focusing on social-emotional learning issues that kids face today with managing their emotions and their behaviours.
Elizabeth Fry Society continues to grow

Elizabeth Fry Society continues to grow

The charitable organization works with individuals who are incarcerated and assists individuals with reintegration back into the community, as well as focusing on individuals who are living in the community that are chronically homeless.
Thunder Bay volunteer receives provincial award

Thunder Bay volunteer receives provincial award

Donna Brown was presented with the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism in December.
Nominations open for Respect Awards

Nominations open for Respect Awards

Respect Awards are given to individuals, organizations and businesses that have helped enhance diversity, inclusion, equity and respect for others.
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