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Subscriber only Last year, the Hervey Bay Neighbourhood Centre celebrated the year of kindness to promote greater care for each other in the community. The timing couldn t have been better as the region, alongside the rest of the world, battled upheaval as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This year the team at the centre will take on a whole new focus, introducing 2021 at the year of fun. Throughout 2020, a team of volunteers, known as the Kindness Crew, delivered a number of community activities such as the Kindness Mural at the front of the community centre, Kindness Doors with positive messaging placed in our schools and local businesses and as a finale the World Kindness Day Art Festival in November.
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Creativity Connects Ridgefield
What fuels a vibrant, connected, and creative community? What makes people feel good about living in Ridgefield?
When locals share the creativity that they uncover in the nooks and crannies of their community it brings about connectivity and makes us all feel good. Believe it or not, you discover creativity every day as you walk, shop, work, and play in Ridgefield.
Meet Denise Qualey, social worker, Managing Director of Kids In Crisis and Ridgefield volunteer.
Tell us about an organization in your town that makes you feel good
I have many organizations that make me feel good and so happy I landed here in Ridgefield to raise my family. One close to my heart is the Boys & Girls Club of Ridgefield. The programs and facility are wonderful but what really warms my heart is the staff. They are so passionate and committed to knowing each child and young person they come across, Our community is blessed to have them there to s