Hearterra's Community Impact

The Algoma University Students’ Union Food Pantry is a collectively-run student service that recognizes the pressing, often hidden causes and consequences of student hunger. We further strive to develop awareness and support within the university community and in the City of Sault Ste Marie.

Bread Hag is a small one-woman owned and operated sourdough bakery. We make all of our products by hand using natural fermentation and organic/ sustainably grown Ontario flour. We focus on sourcing ingredients as locally as possible and make incredible breads, cookies, scones and treats with a focus on slow food, seasonality and supporting other local businesses and producers. Sustainability is a key piece of Bread Hag and is not only present in how we make our products and where we source ingredients, but also in our goal to be zero-waste: be that through bulk purchasing, a commitment to recyclable paper packaging and a business model that ensures zero food waste.

Utilizing evidence-based guidelines to assess and communicate diagnoses with personalized action plans to treat her patients, Dr. Fabbro uses a diverse range of clinical skills including chiropractic adjustments, mobilizations, acupuncture, soft tissue therapy, clinical Pilates, rehabilitative exercise and ongoing patient education.

Fitness and wellness studio focusing on increasing your strength, flexibility, correcting faulty motor patterns and spinal alignment, and creating Healthy Habits.

Guided nature tours and camping trips for your everyday outdoor enthusiast in Northern Ontario, operated out of our base camp and rental supplies location in Goulais River, Ontario. 

Anna Morrison has been practicing Massage Therapy since 1999 and is continuing to enjoy giving Therapeutic Massage Treatment. It is extremely satisfying to play a role in an individuals health and healing journey. Dana Morrison has been practicing in Toronto since 2017. Dana offers Therapeutic Massage as well as Reiki and Thai Yoga Massage. She is also a yoga instructor and is offering private and group instruction.

Kasdan co. is a local, small-scale coffee and donut venture established by partners Kassandra and Danial. Kasdan co. uses local ingredients when possible and strives to reduce waste, partner with local businesses, and make sustainable choices.

We specialize in the art of thoughtful gifting. We create curated gift boxes that evoke joy, express gratitude and celebrate moments.

The Lake House on Lake Superior (LHOLS) project is a Nordic-inspired escape off the shores of Lake Superior, launching in August 2024. The Lake House is a space for locals and travellers to step away from the rush of everyday life and embrace the Nordic lifestyle of simplicity, connection and togetherness. By offering short-term vacation rentals while also connecting guests to some of Northern Ontario's best customized wilderness, wellness, and culinary experiences, we help guests have unforgettable experiences.

Lather Up - Handcrafted Luscious Soap uses ingredients which are 100% biodegradable, ethically conscious, Paraban and Phthalate free scents. We strive for sustainability with naturally derived high quality ingredients that add a definition to purity, safety and quality from Canadian Suppliers.

45 minutes East of Sault Ste. Marie. It’s only a short 5 minute drive off of Hwy 17 which will get you to the Island via a picturesque, toll free bridge. The owners aim to promote non-motorized water recreation. If you like to ride your bike, paddle your canoe or kayak, cross country ski or snowshoe in the winter – the Island has some of the best to offer!

muel.bags makes bags mostly from garbage or found textiles, and also mends anything that can be sewn back together.

Provides classic family vacations at the camp, while adding a focus on eco-tourism which will include renting their off grid backcountry cabin, hosting health and wellness retreats, and creating local wilderness, arts and culture experiences in partnership with local rural and Indigenous communities.

We source and roast only high quality organic and Fairtrade coffees. We are committed to learning about “all things coffee”. We reduce our environmental footprint by choosing packaging that is biodegradable/compostable/recyclable, reusing shipping materials, composting by-products, donating by-products to local farmers, and running a certified organic operation. We provide you with products that you can feel good about purchasing, and we stand behind these products with friendly customer service.

Based in Thessalon, Algoma District, Northern Ontario, we co-create art with and for the people living along the North Shore of Lake Huron, from Genaabaajing (Serpent River First Nation) to Baawaating (Sault Ste. Marie) and all points in between. We’re a team of artists, cultural workers and community members of Indigenous, Newcomer and settler descent who co-create spaces for dialogue, mutual understanding and artful social change through multidisciplinary, multi-generational, cross-cultural community arts projects.