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COVID has impacted many local charities, but Free Stuff 4 Daily Needs in Gravenhurst has pushed through to continue filling the gaps by providing every day and sometimes obscure items that are really in demand by families in need at Christmas.

Huntsville Rotary Auction is reporting in an amazing turnaround with over $45,000 raised, which will be split between the Huntsville Rotary Club, the Knights of Columbus and Huntsville's cadets.

Despite the pressure of COVID, the team in partnership with YourTV was able to pull in a good chunk of funds with some great items.

Host Charmaine Broughton has some great gift ideas made from the kitchen on this episode of 'In Char's Kitchen'.

The Salvation Army is calling this year's Project Porchlight a success despite a drop in volunteer involvement due to COVID restrictions. 

Muskoka Parry Sound Sexual Assault Services is holding a special memorial Facebook Live event in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Cogeco News Host James Bowler chatted with Executive Director Lauren Power about this event. 

You can get another package of $50 worth of vouchers from Explorers' Edge to spend in many places around Parry Sound and Muskoka. Go to ExplorersEdge.com for more details. 

If you're seeing pooches with stylish red scarves wandering around Muskoka, we've got the scoop on why and how it's helping with local rescues.

Rotarian Bryan Graham, interviewed a member of Gravenhurst Against Poverty to find out how the money they have donated has helped their organization.

Moustaches were growing plentifully at the various fire stations in Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department coverage area. The volunteer firefighters came together to form a big Movember team and fight back against the stigma surrounding mental health for men. And, the team was able to massively beat its own goal of raising $5,000, with a final total of $10,433 raised for men's mental health services. Here's a bit of what motivated this group this year. 

The Annual Festive RIDE Program has kicked off in Muskoka.

The YWCA of Muskoka is focusing on bringing its services closer to home with its new office located in the heart of Bracebridge on 205 Manitoba Street. The new office should be ready for staff and visitors within the next few weeks.