Difference Makers

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Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community.  There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities.  We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them.  People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show. 

  1. 6D AGO

    Difference Makers: Episode 14

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at a volunteer influencer, a group of families who sing Christmas carols at a veteran's hospital and a remarkable local palliative care centre.

    38 min

  2. DEC 13

    Difference Makers: Episode 13

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode,they take a look at philanthropy

    39 min

  3. DEC 6

    Difference Makers: Episode 12

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at the impact of giving and the impact of a teacher with student school activities. Plus hear some of the listener submitted shout outs to difference markers in the community.

    37 min

  4. NOV 29

    Difference Makers: Episode 11

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at volunteers in Montreal's business/corporate community and young caregivers who help families manage the effects of mental illness.

    37 min

  5. NOV 22

    Difference Makers: Episode 10

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at a horse rescue shelter and explain how people who start volunteering at a young age are more likely to continue doing so when they're older.

    36 min

  6. NOV 8

    Difference Makers: Episode 8

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Hope for Dementia and employment in Quebec.

    39 min
  7. Difference Makers: Episode 7

    NOV 1

    Difference Makers: Episode 7

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Communitas and their work of reintegrating people who have spent time in prison into society.

    37 min
  8. Difference Makers: Episode 6

    OCT 25

    Difference Makers: Episode 6

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they explore a fundraising initiative which has been collecting cans and bottles with the help of the community in order to raise money for cancer charities.

    39 min
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Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community.  There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities.  We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them.  People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show. 

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  • Creator
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  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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