Community Helpers

We are both saddened and outraged by events of grave injustice that have recently been brought to light. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and the entire Black community.

Inclusivity and unity are core values of Community Helpers. We are dedicated to supporting ALL members of our community regardless of race, gender, age etc.

Below are some resources on where you can donate and show your support to the BLM movement. We encourage everyone to take some time to reflect and educate themselves ❤️

This week's is quote from Helen Keller; an inspirational deaf-blind American author, educator and activist 💙

Want to help someone in your community and do not have any -19 complications? Visit www.communityhelpers.ca and fill out a quick 3 minute form to join our network of across Canada.

Starting off the week strong with a quote! Keep an eye out for more inspirational messages weekly 💙

A few safety tips as presented by the World Health Organization (WHO) to keep in mind to help of COVID-19!

We’re looking to expand our team & welcome people from a diversity of background and skillsets! If you’re interested in getting involved, just send us a quick email 🌟

Visit www.communityhelpers.ca to learn more about signing up as a helper and how you can offer assistance to your community 🌟

Read about the story behind the inspiration of one of our co-founders Lauren McGuire in an article published by the Smith School of Business at Queen's University! ✨

https://smith.queensu.ca/mba_programs/mba/blog/content/2020_How_Lauren_McGuire_is_reconnecting_community_during_COVID19.php

MBA Programs - Smith Full-time MBA - Blog - content - A good neighbour: How Lauren McGuire is reconnecting community during the COVID crisis Lauren McGuire, MBA’20, recalls riding her bicycle around the crescent of her family’s Ottawa home as a child waving to all of her neighbours. “Everyone knew everyone. If I needed anything or got locked out of my house, I could simply skip over to our neighbours.”

measures and self isolation are key in reducing transmission of . We connect high-risk individuals with volunteers nearby to assist with no-contact tasks so that they can maintain , reducing the spread of COVID-19 at the level🤍

Public health measures such as have been in place for over a month, leaving many of us feeling overwhelmed. Although the situation may seem daunting, coping with stress will help you and your community grow 💙

Your safety is one of our top priorities! When signing up, both helpers and helpees are asked to complete a short self assessment to ensure that they are not experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms 🤒

What should community look like in 2020? Community Helpers is looking forward speaking today at 4:00-5:00 PM EST as a keynote speaker to our initiative, and to listen in on Ruckify - marketplace platform that rents everything. Join us to discuss what the new normal could look like, and how you can safely help during the COVID-19 crisis.

Register here: https://bit.ly/34HgrrQ

Virtual Kitchen Party - KNBA/Ruckify Join the Kanata North Business Association, Ruckify and Events.com every Thursday for our Virtual Kitchen Party!We invite our tech-park pals to hop on Zoom with us as we enjoy the traditional fun of happy hour in a virtual way. This public event is for entrepreneurs, professionals, and small bu...

Need help due to the risk of serious illness from COVID-19? Visit https://communityhelpers.ca/need-assistance.html and fill out a short form to get no-contact assistance with your tasks 💙

Want to help someone in your community and do not have any COVID-19 complications? Visit www.communityhelpers.ca/offering-assistance.html and fill out a short form to sign up!

Welcome to Community Helpers! We are an outreach platform striving to connect high-risk individuals and families with volunteers nearby to assist with no-contact tasks 🤍 To learn more about the initiative and how to get involved, visit www.communityhelpers.ca.