Documenting acts of kindness, community impact, and the stories that remind us why this work matters.
The Good Deeds Project is our way of shining a light on the positive changes happening in our community every day. Through media coverage, photographs, newspaper articles, and personal stories, we document the real, tangible impact of compassion in action.
These are not just statistics — they are lives changed, families supported, and communities strengthened by the collective effort of people who chose to show up.
Our community initiatives have been recognized by local media, bringing wider attention to the power of collective compassion.
Meet Sacha Gendron, the heart behind Helping Hippies — a grassroots effort bringing kindness, supplies, and community support to neighbours across Simcoe County and beyond. The organization’s work spans housing transitions, food delivery, seniors’ transportation, and compassionate listening for those facing addiction recovery.
Read Full ArticleBarrie Today spotlights the incredible grassroots community care provided by Helping Hippies in Simcoe County. From emergency groceries to outreach vehicles stocked with food, clothing, and compassion — this small organization makes an outsized difference for the people who need it most.
Read Full ArticleA visual record of our community in action — every photograph tells a story of kindness, connection, and hope.
CUPE Local 4400 Toronto Education Workers joined Helping Hippies for a Healing Blanket Workshop, creating blankets donated to families and individuals in need.
Students at Etobicoke Collegiate Institute participated in a Healing Blanket Workshop, learning to knit and contributing handmade blankets to community members in need.
Working alongside local partners including Sawmill Sid and the Mississauga Seniors Centre, we created an artistic Christmas tree on Lakeshore Road to inspire generosity. Seniors handcrafted knitted items while the community donated winter clothing, toys, baby supplies, and food. More than 1,200 people received support across these two projects.
Students from EcoSchools Canada organized a community initiative focused on peace, compassion, and social justice. Their contributions of food, gift cards, toys, and household essentials directly supported Helping Hippies clients experiencing poverty. Inspired by one student’s idea, the class also worked with Sawmill Sid to build a Peace Pole — internationally recognized symbols of peace installed in over 200,000 locations worldwide.
Every act of kindness you take becomes part of the Good Deeds Project. Join our community and help write the next chapter.