Kelly – Kirkton Agricultural Society

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Kelly's Day at the Kirkton Fair

The Kirkton Fall Fair/Kirkton Ag. Society showcases agriculture in the local community. Their organization provides education and opportunities through their 4-H and Junior Farmers groups, and explores new opportunities through learning.

Kelly selected this organization because she grew up here and continues to live in this community. Her time volunteering with the Ag Society was spent putting up security fences, organizing the education tent, moving straw bales, setting up the community centre (to help display local talent!), as well as clean up and take down duties.

“I would do this again in a heartbeat. Supporting my local community is near and dear.”

Pictured from left to right: Jo-Dee Hern, Director at Large; Kelly Wheeler, Tradition Mutual Employee; Catherine Liscumb, Past President of Kirkton Fall Fair; Becca Gibson, President of Kirkton Fall Fair

Sarah – Sebringville Athletic Association

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Sarah's Day at the SAA Family Fun Day

Meet to the Sebringville Athletic Association! We’re a team of volunteers running the Sebringville Community Centre, baseball diamonds, and playground. We bring people together through Sebringville Sting Softball teams, family dances, kids’ craft mornings, holiday bingo nights and much more!

As a registered charity, The SAA relies on hall rentals, donations, and fundraising to keep things running. Sarah and her family joined the SAA last year to give back and support our community.

The SAA’s Family Fun Day took place on Saturday, August 24th, to celebrate the end of the baseball season with activities like a bouncy castle, carnival games, pie-your-coach, and a BBQ. Ball players enjoyed a free meal and giveaways from local businesses, like Tradition.

Sarah volunteered her time on Friday, August 23 and Saturday, August 24. On the Friday, volunteers set up the hall, collected silent auction items, prizes for the children & food for the BBQ. On the Saturday, she volunteered her time, but also attended as a parent!

We’re always looking for volunteers of all ages to help with events or join our Board. Whether you can help out at one event or get more involved, we’d love to have you on board!
Sarah MacAlpine
SAA Member

Nikki & Patricia – The Local

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Nikki Powers

Nikki's Day at The Local

Nikki Powers, an agent here with Tradition has chosen to donate to The Local Community Food Centre. She chose this organization because it is a place where they’re creating access to good food to everyone, judgement free. The Local not only brings access to food to those in need, they also have food skills programs tailored for children, caregivers, seniors, and those who live alone.

The Local Community Food Centre continues to make a significant impact by bringing meals to our community and connecting people together with good food and good company. They have community access markets twice a week which offers fresh local fruits, vegetables, meats, and pantry items all at wholesale prices with a Pay if Forward program.

Nikki spent her volunteer day cleaning, organizing, and preparing pamphlets, in preparation for their Annual General Meeting and open house on July 24th. Our community is fortunate enough to have these important and needed services offered by The Local. Their mission needs our community support and could always use more volunteers who generously give their time and hard work.

To find out more about volunteering or donating visit The Local’s website: https://thelocalcfc.org/ 

Patricia's Day at The Local

The Local Community Centre provides nutritious meals, fresh produce, and more to community members in need. They also welcome the entire community to join in.

Patricia selected The Local because she believes in the importance of good food and helping those in need. She spent her day preparing for The Local’s Annual General Meeting. Patricia and other volunteers cleaned around the building, as well as inside. They also helped to organize the handouts that attendees would receive. 

Patricia’s experience as a Rotarian in the City of Stratford has shown her how appreciative organizations such as The Local are of any volunteer assistance.

"It is important to give back."
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Lauren – Out of the Ashes

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Lauren's Day at Out of the Ashes

Out of the Ashes is a large animal rescue right on the edge of Sebringville, Ontario with an array of rescued horses, cattle, buffalo, llamas and more. Their primary mission is to rescue neglected, abused, or abandoned horses, providing them with proper care, rehabilitation and a soft landing for the rest of their life.


Lauren’s day started with general barn chores such as feeding and watering the animals. She had the chance to meet all of the animals and hear their stories while they did this. Together with the barn manager, they mucked the stalls and pens for horses who are unable to be in the main field due to health issues.


In the afternoon, Lauren also assisted with photography, capturing updated pictures of a majority of the animals. These photos serve multiple purposes: documenting medical progress, attracting potential donors through social media and promotional materials, and creating a visual record of the rescue’s work.


Animal rescues rely heavily on volunteers and Lauren had the chance to meet three of them. Volunteering at the rescue was a fulfilling experience that combined physical work with the chance to contribute in her own way.