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    Donor feature: Sarah Courtney Art Studios
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Jun 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    Donor feature: Sarah Courtney Art Studios

    Hi there! My name is Sarah. I am an artist with my own small business, Sarah Courtney Art Studios. I was lucky enough to find out about...
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    Meet the students behind the socials... Shauna-Rae Blakely
    OP TEAM
    • May 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Meet the students behind the socials... Shauna-Rae Blakely

    My time at Optimism Place has meant the world to me. Being part of the media outreach from October 2020-April 2021 has shown me how...
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    Donor Feature: Damien!
    Communications & Fund Development
    • May 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Donor Feature: Damien!

    Damien is one of OP's biggest supporters! Keep reading to find out how this awesome kid is having an AMAZING impact!
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    Donor Feature: Stratford Blooms
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Apr 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Donor Feature: Stratford Blooms

    Have you seen such beautiful bouquets? Amanda is ALWAYS supporting OP through the beauty of her blooming business. Thanks Stratford Blooms!
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    Donor Profile: Heather McDowell
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 2 min

    Donor Profile: Heather McDowell

    My journey started out very humble. I came from an unstable and at times, violent household; somewhere along the way that became my...
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    Donor Feature: Selena & Jeff... a couple of great supporters!
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Feb 17, 2021
    • 1 min

    Donor Feature: Selena & Jeff... a couple of great supporters!

    Hello! My name is Selena and my partner Jeff and I have both supported Optimism Place in different capacities. I have been able to help...
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    January 2021 Donor Feature: Kim McCarthy
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    January 2021 Donor Feature: Kim McCarthy

    I know first hand the amount of courage necessary to leave an unhealthy relationship and rewrite a sense of one’s future. Support is an esse
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    November 2020 Donor Feature: Julie Dingman
    Communications & Fund Development
    • Nov 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    November 2020 Donor Feature: Julie Dingman

    Everyday, I encounter amazing, creative, ambitious, caring & trailblazing women in Perth County. And there are also many other strong,...
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    Retiring our red shoes...
    Executive Director
    • Mar 1, 2020
    • 2 min

    Retiring our red shoes...

    After 11 incredibly successful years, marked with your participation and support, Optimism Place would like to announce the retirement of...
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    *A note on the word “woman”. Optimism Place uses this term while recognizing, welcoming and supporting those who identify as women and gender fluid folks. Optimism Place treats all service or support users with the utmost respect. We are a safe space for all.

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