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Red Carpet: Snapshots of a winning night, Helping Hands hits the jackpot - Orillia News

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:59:34 GMT

Helping Hands’ fundraising gala brought the community together for an evening of celebration, generosity, and support — strengthening programs that promote independence and well-being in Orillia.

An interview with one of our dedicated personal support workers

Tue, 21 May 2024 13:48:12 GMT

On PSW Day, we interviewed Linda, a dedicated PSW who has been with Helping Hands Orillia for over 16 years. Her passion for helping the elderly and her inspiring words highlight the importance of PSWs in our community.

Thank you for all you do, Your efforts make a world of difference!

How medical alert systems can enhance independence

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:11:45 GMT

Discover how medical alert systems provide crucial support and peace of mind for older adults living alone.

Learn about the options available and how they can enhance safety and independence.

New website for transportation to medical appointments now open in Simcoe County

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 02:46:22 GMT

We are hoping to alleviate that stress and that internet searching, with this one-stop shop website, for those in Simcoe County looking for safe, easy and accessible transportation to medical appointments.

Thank you to Orillia Matters for outlining the essential services that Helping Hands provides and how CT Link connects clients with drivers under one portal.

Helping Hands programs strive to ‘bring independence home’

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:39:00 GMT

Helping Hands featured in Orillia Matters

Thank you to Orillia Matters for outlining the essential services that Helping Hands provides and how the Orillia community can help our services remain as effective as possible.

New transportation service aims to help local vulnerable residents get to medical appointments

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 03:42:19 GMT

Residents of Simcoe County can now request 'safe door-to-door transportation' to get a booster shot or to get to other medical appointments

Orillia Matters has published an excellent article outlining the CT Link initiative and how Helping Hands and other partners are providing essential transportations services to the entire Simcoe region, including transportation to out of region medical appointments.