Shara – Safe Families

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Shara's day at Safe Families Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge

Shara had the privilege of volunteering with Safe Families Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting families in crisis. They offer a compassionate network of community members who provide temporary housing, support, and resources to families in need. Their mission is to keep children safe and families together during times of hardship, and their work truly embodies the spirit of care and kindness. Shara chose to volunteer with them because she deeply admire their commitment to strengthening families and fostering hope. 

Shara had the rewarding opportunity to help spread some holiday cheer by picking up gifts generously donated by a local church, delivering them to the organization’s headquarters, and then personally bringing them to the families. The smiles and gratitude she saw was priceless, and it was heartwarming to know that the small contribution helped make their holidays a little brighter.

 Volunteering with Safe Families was a reminder of the powerful impact we can have when we come together as a community to support those in need.

House of Blessing

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House of Blessing

The Stratford House of Blessing has provided food and meals to those in need for over 40 years. Providing both safety and comfort to family’s within our community with over 7 different donation programs offered to make an impactful difference. 

This year, our staff at Tradition Mutual were excited to take part in the House of Blessing food drive donation. Collectively, we were able to donate 92lbs of food, along with boxes of toys , games , books , baby items and $140 in gift cards to family’s in need this holiday season.

We are proud of our Tradition staff for coming together and making a difference! 

Salvation Army

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Salvation Army

Tradition Mutual is proud to present the Salvation Army with $15,000 this holiday season. The amount will be evenly split ($5,000 each) towards St Marys, Stratford and Mitchell Salvation Army locations. 

Tradition Mutual is proud to support!

Spruce Lodge

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Spruce Lodge

On December 19th, Tradition Mutual staff member Stephanie MacDonald and Strong Roots staff member Kimberly Good presented Spruce Lodge with a collective donation of $5, 000. This donation will be used towards items and instruments needed to run the Spruce Lodge Music Therapy Program. We are so happy to support such a great program!

 

Spruce Lodge Music Therapy offers hope and comfort to the residents of Spruce Lodge through interactive, personalized music therapy. I saw firsthand how the therapy program brightened the days of the residents when I worked at Spruce Lodge and that’s why I chose to give back to this amazing program this holiday season. – Kimberly Good 

During my time as a PSW at Woodland Towers, it was truly special to hear the residents share cherished memories associated with music. The sense of calm and joy that music brings, reflected in their expressions, is incredibly heartwarming. I am excited to see the impact of the Music Therapy program in the upcoming year and look forward to the positive experiences it will continue to create. – Stephanie MacDonald 

 

Pictured left to right –  Peter Bolland , Christa Mercey , Stephanie MacDonald , Kimberly Good