What happens when one person decides to make a difference in their community?

In this episode of Small Town Stories: Inspiring Women of Orangeville, I sit down with Vivian Petho, Orangeville resident, mom, community advocate, volunteer, and President of the Orangeville and District Horticultural Society.

Vivian shares what brought her family to Orangeville, her passion for inclusion and neurodiversity, and the story behind the Opportunity Garden, an incredible community project that has grown and donated nearly 400 pounds of fresh pea shoots to the Orangeville Food Bank.

We also talk about resilience, raising a family, the power of asking for help, giving back, and why Vivian has decided to take her love for this community one step further by running for Orangeville Town Council.

Her message: Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, contribute and have a purpose.

Key Topics

• Vivian's diverse cultural background
• Her journey to Orangeville and community integration
• The Opportunity Garden project and its impact
• Her run for town council and vision for Orangeville
• The importance of community connection and inclusivity

Vivian Petho Resources:

· Orangeville and District Horticultural Society - https://orangevillehorticulturalsociety.ca/

· Opportunity Garden Project - https://citizen.on.ca/opportunity-garden-grows-skills-confidence-and-community-connections-in-orangeville/

· Autism Speaks Canada - https://www.autismspeaks.ca/

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Chapters:

00:00 The Impact of One Individual

01:21 Introduction to Vivian Petho

05:08 Finding Home in Orangeville

06:16 How Highschool Shaped Vivian

09:29 Raising Cosmopolitan Kids in a Small Town

12:39 Community Involvement and Impact

13:36 The Opportunity Garden Project

19:57 Creating Opportunities for All

25:15 Resilience in Adversity

28:37 Building Bridges in a Diverse Community

30:30 Vision for a Thriving Orangeville

35:37 The Soundtrack of Resilience