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Community Care Peterborough Celebrates International Volunteer Day on Dec. 5
/Community Care Peterborough (CCP) is celebrating the impact its volunteers have in the lives of community members through International Volunteer Day (IVD) for Monday.
Volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels, drop off groceries, drive clients to appointments, call and visit with them, provide well-being check-ins and more. Most rides take place locally and to neighbouring communities, but transportation to medical appointments outside of the County of Peterborough can be arranged.
With volunteer support, clients are able to live independently at home and out of hospitals and long-term care facilities.
“I am continually amazed and impressed by all that they do, and I know that volunteer contributions have huge impacts on the lives of so many,” said Darci Maude, CCP’s volunteer development coordinator. “We thank our volunteers for their continued support.”
Each day, the efforts of over 650 volunteers make it possible for over 6,200 seniors and adults with physical challenges to receive a wide variety of programs and services.
CCP’s clients say that transportation services help them remain independent and connected with the community.
“The transportation services provided are critical to my ability to lead a fairly normal life. Also, I’ve gained new friendships and have been given opportunities to expand my social connections. Transportation services have been so crucial for my psychological health, too,” said a client who receives drives through CCP’s Transportation Program.
To learn more about CCP’s IVD efforts or to get involved, visit the website.
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City Releases Video of 2021 Peterborough Civic Awards Ceremony
/A video of the 2021 City of Peterborough Civic Awards presentation that recognized local volunteers and their contributions to the community was released on Monday.
Nominations for the annual civic awards were received this year for achievements in 2021.
“Congratulations to the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2021. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the recipients of the Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. "The tireless work and dedication of this year’s award winners continue to make our community proud."
The 2021 Civic Awards recognize the following nine award recipients:
Community Betterment:
East Peterborough Lions Club
Mapleridge Recreation Centre volunteers
Helen Falls
Liz Roberts
Carol Grant
Jane Northey
Jane Owles
Dennis Healey (posthumous)
Volunteer of the Year:
Suzanne McMillan
Lifetime Achievement:
Dr. Ramesh Makhija