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Sarnia-Lambton Small Business Grant Program
Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership launched a Small Business Grant Program awarding ten grants of up to $4,000 to eligible Lambton County businesses. Applications are open online until April 10, 2026, so local business owners should review the program page and apply before the deadline.
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Client Holiday Gift Campaign pasta fundraiser
Buy a $20 ticket to support Lambton Elderly Outreach's Client Holiday Gift Campaign and pick up a ready made pasta meal at the Dante Club on April 30, 2026 between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets must be purchased and paid for in cash at the LEO office before April 23, so plan ahead to support local elders.
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Mother's Day gift basket raffle
Buy a raffle ticket at Local Motif between April 1 and May 5 for a chance to win a Mother's Day gift basket, with the draw on May 6, 2026. All proceeds go to the Sarnia & District Humane Society, and tickets are sold in person at Local Motif.
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Ruff Ride Fundraising Event
Join the Ruff Ride Fundraising Event on August 9th, 2026, to support the Sarnia & District Humane Society, which successfully raised $4000.00 for animals in need.
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Food bank donation drop-off locations and needs
The Inn of the Good Shepherd is asking for grocery donations to support a program that distributes more than 75,000 pounds of food each month to 800 households, helping 2,475 people including 940 children. Drop off sale items at The Inn (115 John St.), The Lodge (950 Confederation St.), participating fire halls during seasonal drives, or at most Sarnia-Lambton grocery stores.
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Care for a Day Donation Campaign
St. Joseph's Hospice Sarnia-Lambton is seeking Care for a Day donations to help cover the $345 funding shortfall per bed per day, with a suggested $200 gift to fund a day of compassionate care today. Give by phone, at the Resource Centre at 475 Christina St. N., Sarnia, or online at the hospice donation page; donations can be dedicated in memory or remain anonymous and receive a tax receipt.
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Green Shirt Day awareness post
The Kidney Foundation of Canada Sarnia-Lambton Chapter marks Green Shirt Day on April 7 to honor Logan Boulet and promote organ donation. The post notes that after the April 2018 Humboldt Broncos crash more than 150,000 Canadians registered as organ donors, and it asks people to wear green, share his story, and talk about donor registration using the provided links.
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Branch election volunteer call
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 172 will hold its election night meeting on April 8, 2026, and nominations are now open for branch positions. Branch members who can give time are encouraged to consider running, with details available through the branch's usual communication channels.
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Empty Bowls fundraiser
Bid on one of a kind handmade bowls at the Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 9, 2026, supporting The Inn of the Good Shepherd. The event features Celebrity Bowls with Sarah and Hilary from FOX Mornings and other local media personalities, with proceeds benefitting shelter services.
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Volunteer Appreciation Night
Sarnia Hockey Association is holding SHA Volunteer Appreciation Night for volunteers on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with an explicit note that the event is not on Monday. The brief notice lists only the date and organizer, so volunteers should contact the association for time, venue, and any sign up requirements.
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Dan Nagle Champions for Charity participation
Dan Nagle, BDO Partner and Local Market Leader in Kitchener Waterloo, will box for Champions for Charity on April 24, 2026 to raise funds for McMaster Childrens Hospital Foundation and Waterloo Regional Health Network. Visit the campaign page to contribute and watch his full interview via the linked video for his reasons and reflections on taking this on.
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Community Parks Clean-Up Day
Join the City of Sarnia on April 25, 2026 for Community Parks Clean-Up Day to remove litter from parks, trails, streets, and green spaces. Registration is open through 4:00 PM on April 10, supplies are provided by Nova Chemicals, and volunteers are invited to a thank-you BBQ from the Rotary Club of Sarnia-Lambton After-Hours.
