Tag: Changing Lives
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Finding connection and confidence through community
Garima Tiwari says she’s learned a lot about herself and others by volunteering with settlement programs at Collingwood Neighbourhood House
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Long-time volunteer aims to be a friendly face at CNH
Eliza Ngan says volunteering at Collingwood Neighbourhood House keeps her social, active and connected to her community.
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RISE: Representation that reflects Renfrew-Collingwood more broadly
As both a client of RISE Community Health Centre and member of the advisory committee, Julie Matson says staff have made them feel seen
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RISE: Embracing the needs of the community
Darren Childs was “scared” of medicine before joining RISE Community Health Centre. Today, his outlook and overall quality of life have changed.
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Breakfast program a ‘big boost’ for unhoused residents of Renfrew-Collingwood says former participant
A hot meal and essentials at CNH went a long way when Clayton Travis Williams was experiencing homelessness and addiction. “It’s such a rejuvenation.”
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Creating community through family programs at CNH
Zenaba, a parent of five young children, says CNH changed their lives by providing additional support and activities outside of traditional childcare.
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‘It’s been a big part of my life’ says longtime volunteer on CNH
Described as no “regular” volunteer, Barry Londry has helped develop projects at CNH as he continues to serve soup at Community Lunch every Tuesday.
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‘My second home:’ Gian Villanueva on participating in CNH youth programs as a newcomer
During his six years of visiting Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH), Gian Villanueva said participating in youth programs has built his confidence. The 17-year-old said he wasn’t always one to approach new people but CNH changed how he interacts with others. “I’ve learned a lot about being more sociable here,” he said. “Going to Collingwood and…
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Volunteer sings for fun—and for community
At the start of the pandemic, life was lonely for Alice Crestejo. Like for many others, Alice found stay-at-home orders and physical distancing challenging. So when staff at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) established a virtual singing program for seniors, it didn’t take long for Alice to jump at the opportunity to host it. As an…
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Feeling a sense of community through volunteering
For volunteer Rahel Getaneh, helping out at Collingwood Neighbourhood House (CNH) not only gives her an opportunity to do something; it’s also a way to contribute to the community. Over the past year, Rahel has been volunteering at the office, stamping envelopes, shredding documents, and supporting the Office staff with their tasks. But her journey…
