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Community Foundation accepting applications for spring grants

Community Foundation accepting applications for spring grants

Funds will only be given to local registered charities that are self-sustainable beyond the grant from Community Foundation of Orillia and Area
Orillia Rotary Club volunteers deliver a slew of spuds to local charities (5 photos)

Orillia Rotary Club volunteers deliver a slew of spuds to local charities (5 photos)

'These club projects are just one example of how Rotarians 'serve to change lives' and it exemplifies how (we) ... make a difference in our local communities,' said Rotary official
Area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

Area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

'If they miss one week of school, then the next month is harder and harder,' says Days for Girls volunteer
Dress for Success boutique wants to provide attire for local women in diverse roles

Dress for Success boutique wants to provide attire for local women in diverse roles

International Women's Day goal is to raise $7,500 today to buy clothing for women who work in construction, health-care and service industry
OrilliaMatters readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for Green Haven Shelter for Women

OrilliaMatters readers, local businesses help raise over $2,000 for Green Haven Shelter for Women

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to give back to our local women’s shelter in honour of International Women’s Day
Community rallies to help get rescue dog back on his feet

Community rallies to help get rescue dog back on his feet

'He’s just the world’s best dog. He’s ready to just be someone’s forever companion,' says foster volunteer after dog recovers from ligament surgery, tail amputation and more
Local realtors challenged to support 'We Are All Soldiers' campaign

Local realtors challenged to support 'We Are All Soldiers' campaign

'We know how important the hospital is to this community,' says realtor, noting the challenge is a 'perfect fit' for local realtors to embrace
Orillia's Born to Read program 'a wonderful surprise,' says parent

Orillia's Born to Read program 'a wonderful surprise,' says parent

Born to Read early literacy initiative in Orillia and area has been giving two new children’s books to each new baby born at OSMH since 2019
Eddie Doherty named Orillia club's skater of the month

Eddie Doherty named Orillia club's skater of the month

The 10-year-old, who enjoys reading, playing ball hockey, and playing with his brothers and sister, recently won a silver medal at Orono competition
In just one day, OrilliaMatters’ online pop-up store in support of Green Haven Shelter for Women sold out

In just one day, OrilliaMatters’ online pop-up store in support of Green Haven Shelter for Women sold out

Reader donations were matched six times by local businesses!