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Zaafina Naqvi, Community Cares team

Zaafina Naqvi, Community Cares team

Zaafina Naqvi is a writer and editor at SooToday.

Recent Work by Zaafina

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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Have your say! Vote now for Orillia’s best businesses with our Reader Favourites program

Have your say! Vote now for Orillia’s best businesses with our Reader Favourites program

Help us recognize the best of Orillia by voting for local businesses in almost 100 categories
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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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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

The CMHA Simcoe County provides essential support for the community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

The Lighthouse team proves their unwavering dedication to helping others each and every day
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