Ruth's first volunteer experience took place in Newfoundland, where she relocated to be near her husband, Freeman Burrows, who was serving in the navy. Work at the Red Cross in St. John's marked the beginning of her life of helping others. Soon after World War Two ended, Ruth and Freeman Burrow moved to Belleville along with their two lovely daughters Diane and Evelyn Louise. The Burrows purchased an old Victorian home on Bridge Street. Friends of the family remember Ruth as very giving. She had the gift of making everyone feel welcome. She was a quiet, gentle soul always looking for new ways to help the community.
Sunny Drake in 'Transgender Seeking.'Australian queer and trans artist & educator Sunny Drake presents 'Transgender Seeking.', a one person theatre show with strong physical theatre, absurd and hilarious moments taking the audience deeper into the joys and heartbreak of queer relationships. The show explores the space between our big political visions and our messy lives in trying to live [.]
We provide therapy services that assist children who are delayed in their development to develop the skills they need in everyday life such as walking, talking, and activities of daily living.
FormWelcomeThe Trent Centre for Community-Based Education is an independent, charitable organization that connects post-secondary students and faculty (primarily at Trent University) with local organizations to create community-based research, community service-learning and experiential education opportunities.Our work is focused primarily in Peterborough City and County, Haliburton County, and City of Kawartha Lakes, Ontario – the latter two regions in partnership with our sister organizations: U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research and C-Links Centre for Community-Based Projects and Social Mapping.Our Vision is to affect significant learning and development at the individual, organizational and community levels through collaborative community-academic relationships. This work will enhance the social, environmental, cultural andeconomic health of our communities.We look forward to
The Mission of Peterborough Youth Services is to provide counselling for young people between the ages of 10 and 18 who are struggling with social and emotional difficulties. Our goal is to help in a way that young people will experience as respectful, timely and effective.