Over the last 5 years I’ve fought with everything I’ve got for Milton, and we should all be proud of the results – because it’s always a team effort. Together, we’ve worked hard, achieved some remarkable things and our whole community has benefitted.
Coldest Night of the Year walk provides participants the opportunity to experience some of the challenges the homeless face and the importance of community support. On February 22nd at the Milton Sports Centre 27 teams and over 180 walkers took part to raise funds for Milton Transitional Housing (MTH).
On February 21st at the Barn Door Café in Milton a Business Owners Meet-Up was organized by Anne Murdock, coowner of DMDC Air Duct Cleaning. It was a star studded affair with both well known local business owners as well as new faces. Milton Strong cofounder Jeffrey Pereira along with group moderator Stephanie Lupo was also in attendance.
On February 17th, Troy Newton one of Milton’s long time business owners and community supporter lost his wife Angie Ritchie to her battle with cancer.
On February 22nd at the Connect Centre in Milton the Women Empowerment Alliance held their annual Women’s day celebration. It’s main purpose was to recognize and appreciate the hardworking women who manage businesses and actively contribute to the community.
Pivot Point is a social service agency for children and adults with diverse abilities.
Their mission is to inspire the journey to a better life, providing the focus and support for personal growth and success for all ages. They provide comprehensive support to empower people to thrive through personalized services and community-based solutions. For more information you can visit their facebook page at facebook. com/pivotpointfsc
The 100 Women Who Care Milton had their first meeting for 2025 in late January. They are a fundraising group that
was established in 2016 by a group of women who come together 4 times a year, each donating $100 per meeting, $400 annually to support local charities.
If you’ve ever walked through Milton with Kristina Tesser Derksen, you know she’s someone people stop to say hi to. A lifelong Milton resident, Kristina and her husband Chris have built their lives here— raising their four kids, running small businesses, and giving back to the community.
In January the Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton and Halton held a round table discussion that helped highlight the importance of advocacy, community support and care for those diagnosed with dementia. The roundtable included some extraordinary ladies that have been diagnosed with Dementia.
Have you ever started your day without breakfast?
Some choose to dash out to work with only a slice of toast or some cereal and a black coffee to keep them going for a few hours. Some of us, because of a chosen diet, consume nothing. Some of us, not from choice but from life’s challenges, have little or nothing to eat to start their day. Many children in our town are sent to school without any breakfast to help them to develop healthy bodies and brains. They are sent to school to begin their days , hungry. They have no choice.