This wilderness experience, for women who are overcoming family abuse, couples challenging activities with therapy. Hosted by Woowich Community Services, the program involves camping in tents, low ropes, caving, rock climbing and a high ropes course. Each woman is issued new boots which become an inspiration when life becomes difficult ie.. “I climbed the mountain […]
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Community Band provides Affordable Music Training to All Ages (picture of child with flute) The Breslau Bloomingdale Maryhill Band is a community led band which has been providing an opportunity to learn to play and instrument and perform since 1979. Anyone from age 7 to seniors is provided with an instrument at nominal cost and
High School Revitalizes Greenhouse with eco friendly heating The revitalization of the greenhouse at Elmira District Secondary School (EDSS) was a community wide project that WCF was excited to fund. In order to run effectively the greenhouse required a heating system. This presented an opportunity for students to learn about and assist in the installation
Strong Start Reading Program gives Children a Chance at Lifelong Success BIGGER DREAMS AND A BRIGHTER FUTURE- Sean’s Story graciously shared by Carolyn I want to share the story of how Strong Start changed my son Sean’s life… My story starts with Senior Kindergarten, where I could see Sean losing interest in school. At home,