RE-ELECT FOR COUNCIL
A little about me..
My name is Melanie Ducharme and I’m running for re-election to City Council in Temiskaming Shores. I grew up in this community and I’ve chosen to raise my family here. I’m passionate about making sure that everyone has a place to belong here and ensuring the city remains vibrant for years to come. Keep scrolling to learn more.
Community Outreach & Services
Whether stocking a local pantry or rebuilding after disasters, effective outreach starts with listening. We share frameworks and tools for programs that meet people where they are and leave them strong.
Community Fundraising
Impact thrives when heart meets strategy. Dive into donor journeys, ethical storytelling, recurring-gift models, and creative events that keep the mission moving and supporters inspired.
Volunteer Voices
Behind every milestone stand volunteers, mentors, medics, coders, cooks, each with a story worth sharing. Celebrate their win and discover ways to recruit, train, and retain passionate teammates.
Our Mission & Values
Every initiative we launch is crafted to strengthen communities and steward resources responsibly. By sharing transparent insights and actionable guidance, we aim to multiply good work and spark collaboration across causes and continents.
Transparency & Stewardship
We treat every donation, whether it’s a single coin in a collection jar or a seven-figure grant, with the same rigorous care. Detailed impact reports, quarterly independent audits, and real-time project dashboards allow supporters to trace each dollar from receipt to result.
By publishing success metrics and setbacks side-by-side, we make room for honest dialogue, faster course-corrections, and deeper trust between our team, our partners, and the communities we serve.
Inclusive Collaboration
Sustainable change only happens when those most affected help design the solution. Before launching any program we convene listening circles, translate materials into local languages, and invite community leaders, youth advocates, and elders to co-create project goals.
We also forge cross-sector partnerships, pairing NGOs with small businesses, universities, and faith groups, because diverse expertise sparks innovation and ensures that our programs respect cultural context while scaling effectively. .
Lifelong Service
Charity is not a single event; it’s a lifelong rhythm of empathy in action. We nurture that rhythm through mentorship pipelines and hands-on training that equip volunteers to grow from one-time helpers into seasoned servant-leaders. Workshops on trauma-informed care and systemic advocacy empower people to address root causes, not just symptoms.
By celebrating service milestones and providing ongoing educational resources, we foster a global network committed to transforming compassion into enduring, generational impact.
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Bio
Melanie is passionate about making her community a better place for all of us. She was born and raised in Temiskaming Shores and is running for municipal council in the city she calls home. Melanie is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Business with a Master of Arts in Business and…
Frank Wilson
Founder & Board Chair
Long-time advocate and volunteer dedicated to linking resources with people who need them most. When he isn’t coordinating strategy, he’s packing supply kits for the next outreach trip.