Be Kind

'She gives everything that she can ... that’s the kind of person that she is,' says official of Christine Woodman, who was 'humbled' by helping hand from others

'I just do it because they need it. I’ve always liked to help wherever I can. These are my small ways of being able to do it,' says Colleen Marsden

'The idea was to get people to focus on outward things instead of inward things so much,' said Trillium Manor official of Be Kind initiatives at the longterm care home

Cornwall teacher hears about Orillia effort and uses campaign to inspire his students; 'I felt good about letting other people know that they mattered,' said pupil

Barb Shakell-Barkey has been making surgical caps to include on the OSMH comfort cart; 'If I can bring a smile to someone else’s face, it’s made my day,' she says

'They're incredible people,' says Uplifting Blessings founder of bakery owners who have donated more than $5,000 to various causes in less than a year

Acts of kindness from neighbours and friends exemplifies the way 'Orillia citizens have been quietly helping each other during the pandemic'

'There have been so many people who have stepped forward and helped me and it’s just been amazing and transformative,' says Orillia woman

'I just like it when everybody is able to come down to the park and enjoy it because there is no litter,' says Brian Stanton, who always 'greets people with a great big smile'

Derek Kerwin's kindness and generosity is proof 'the community cares about' its vulnerable citizens, says Lighthouse official