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In just one day, readers and local businesses raise over $3,200 for The Sharing Place Food Centre

In just one day, readers and local businesses raise over $3,200 for The Sharing Place Food Centre

Your generous contributions filled the shelves of our local food bank in record time
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Donate to the Sharing Place Food Centre and we will match your donation five times! (Update: Sold Out!)

Donate to the Sharing Place Food Centre and we will match your donation five times! (Update: Sold Out!)

When you purchase a food package for your local food bank, OrilliaMatters and our community partners will match it- turning your $25 gift into a $150 gift
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We surprise Rusty Draper, a former radio host with a heart of gold

We surprise Rusty Draper, a former radio host with a heart of gold

Rusty Draper has touched countless lives with his kind heart and humour
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How Jubilee House makes a significant difference in the lives of women in need in Orillia

How Jubilee House makes a significant difference in the lives of women in need in Orillia

‘The more community members learn and understand that homelessness is not an individual or moral failing, the more compassionate our community can become’
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We surprise Lynn, a Lighthouse worker with a big heart

We surprise Lynn, a Lighthouse worker with a big heart

OrilliaMatters recognizes Lynn Gates for her dedication to helping our vulnerable community
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PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

The OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards honoured 10 local leaders making a difference in Orillia
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Blythe Wieclawek, a first-year student at Harvard, motivates others to reach their full potential and is a 'strong leader'
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

'Not only is Bruce the hardest working person I know — he is also one of the kindest,' said food bank official
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Isobel Hill has dedicated decades to supporting youth in the sport
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Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

This year’s legacy award recipient was a talented and creative leader
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