<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Compassionate North Grenville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building a Compassionate Community Together]]></description><link>https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:23:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Remembering Together: International Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[On August 31, approximately 40 people gathered at Rotary Park in Kemptville to mark International Overdose Awareness Day, creating a space for remembrance, reflection and connection.]]></description><link>https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/post/building-compassionate-communities-through-caregiving-initiatives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">985e518b-b6cf-4f70-bfd7-fc648e84ed4c</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71b654_8e761fbebef442a0bf7d0d058797b445~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_320,h_240,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darlene Collin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a More Compassionate Community Starts with a Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[How do we know when someone needs help? Why can asking for help sometimes feel so difficult? And when someone does need support, how can we offer it in a way that respects their choices and dignity?]]></description><link>https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/post/honoring-caregivers-stories-of-compassion-in-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">01fb6705-cbcd-42b8-9660-1e1df1abedac</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:42:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71b654_b160981b6b7948a7b5d916b20f2c390e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darlene Collin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating Compassion: Brenda Ward, “The Poppy Lady”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brenda Ward, affectionately known throughout the community as “The Poppy Lady,” has been named the inaugural recipient of the Municipality of North Grenville’s Compassionate Care Award.]]></description><link>https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/post/upcoming-events-to-strengthen-connections-in-north-grenville</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3c5be499-c8c0-48ac-b0d6-975113faa1da</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 01:43:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71b654_ff843e0a4b1d437f8dbf7ed55af896a2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_704,h_704,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darlene Collin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning Ahead Is an Act of Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking about future care can feel difficult. But having those conversations before a health crisis happens can make an enormous difference for individuals and the people who may one day be asked to speak on their behalf.]]></description><link>https://www.funmonkeymarketing.ca/post/planning-ahead-is-an-act-of-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">58de9515-916d-4dca-816a-d881e85515a8</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/71b654_fc8cc62926ce45ed94fbba840d185751~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_945,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Darlene Collin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>