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Nearly a decade ago, I was a single mother, recently graduated from university, without a job and relying on family support to get by. When I was finally offered a full-time, entry-level position at a

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In Fall 2025, the construction of a new 40-foot by 20-foot outdoor pavilion was completed at the Sarnia-Lambton YMCA Jerry McCaw Family Centre. The project was generously supported by The Judith &

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Photographed on September 23, 2025, from left: Maggie Calderone, Youth Engagement Coordinator, YSWO; Christina Harley, VP Development, YSWO; Joy Bevan, Volunteer, Ontario Trillium Foundation; Peggy Sa

Peace Week 2025 Recipient: Amor Isabel Hernandez Mendo

Amor Isabel Hernandez Mendo is a passionate community builder, entrepreneur, and advocate for inclusion and cultural connection in Windsor, Ontario. Originally from Veracruz, Mexico, Amor has called C

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2025 Peace Week Recipient: Rachel Guerin

Rachel Guerin is a passionate advocate for inclusion, accessibility, and community connection in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, where she was born and raised. After graduating from the University of Guelph in