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Announcing the Recipients of the 2025 Clinton Orr & Jodi Ruta Scholarship Fund
The Clinton Orr & Jodi Ruta Community Builder Fund is proud to announce the first recipients of our Community Fund Scholarship! At the end of June, we had the honour of giving away $8,000 to two deserving graduating students whose commitment to volunteering has...
Volunteerism Empowers the Next Generation
When my wife Jodi and I decided to create the Clinton Orr & Jodi Ruta Community Builder Fund, we had a simple goal: to recognize and reward young people who dedicate their time to building stronger, more connected communities. The Community Builder Fund,...
Building a Better Future: How Volunteering Shapes Young Lives and Builds Stronger Communities
In 2010, Volunteer Canada conducted a nationwide study to explore the key motivators behind youth volunteering. The results were clear: young people are drawn to volunteer work for a variety of reasons, including career development and exploration, social engagement,...