Community Stories
Connie's Story – Connecting's and creating the true spirit of community
When it comes to helping others, Winnipegger, Connie age 63 has done it all.
She has organized and cooked at feasts and Pow-Wow, fed the homeless; sold tickets for kids sports teams; helped out at gatherings discussing the impact of residential schools on Aboriginal families; and worked at numerous bingos and casinos.
Those were just the tasks that Connie took on because they needed to be done. “It gives you a great feeling of being part of the community,” she says. “It feels good to help others. You learn lots and meet nice people.”
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"Being a volunteer is something I recommend.... It is one of the most meaningful activities for anyone of any age. People who give the gift of time always feel good for doing so. It has a positive impact on their well-being, self-esteem and mental health."
Dr. Michael Gordon, Baycrest Centre, Toronto
Did You Know?
Volunteering is a way to bolster community ties. It offers individual rewards, too. According to the Canadian Community Health Survey, "Close to two-thirds of those who felt a very strong or somewhat strong sense of community belonging reported excellent or very good general health."
Statistics Canada, Health Reports, June 2008
