Community Hero:
Angie Green

—by Hillary Handy

Our latest Community Hero comes with an inspiring story rooted right here in Orillia. Meet Angie Green, a lifelong Orillian whose heart for helping others has sparked meaningful change across our region.

Angie and her husband, Chris Hill, have been married for 15 years and are proud parents to two incredible children, Keaton and Kennedy. As a family, they are constantly on the go—between sports, running the family business (Hill’s Maple Leaf Restaurant), and participating in the Orillia Cornhole Club, there’s rarely a quiet moment. Angie also works at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, where her daily encounters with those in need have only deepened her passion for giving back.

One of Angie’s most notable contributions to the community is her initiative, Angie’s Auctions—a project born out of an unexpected challenge. Several years ago, after breaking her foot and being confined to bed for six weeks, Angie sought a way to stay connected and creative. That’s when the idea struck: an online auction to support her community.

From her bed, Angie launched her first auction on Facebook. The response was overwhelming—it raised $12,000, which she donated to the Day Program in the Mental Health Services Unit at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. “That program helped me understand my thoughts and actions. It gave me coping skills I still use to this day. I learned so much about myself,” she shares. “I credit them with giving me my life back.” It was only fitting to donate the funds to this program.

Eight years later, Angie continues to host her auctions every May in honour of Mental Health Awareness Month, and to date, she has raised over $100,000 for mental health initiatives.

Her efforts have helped to fund exercise equipment and puzzles, games and even a foosball table for the hospital’s acute mental health unit. “Seeing the positive reactions from the patients is what drives me,” she says. “Knowing that the money goes toward projects that make a real difference in recovery only fuels my commitment further.”

But Angie’s generosity doesn’t stop there.

She’s also the founder of Moms Night Out, a group that meets to connect and give back—whether it’s organizing sock drives, “Stuff a Backpack” campaigns, or food bank collections.

Her compassion and sensitivity to needs in the community have clearly rubbed off on her children. Keaton and Kennedy have organized their own pet supply drives in lieu of birthday gifts in the past, as well as food drives. Angie recalls when Keaton, at just five years old, was dropping off donations and asked, “If this is a Food Bank, where’s all the food?” That simple but powerful question led to the start of their annual neighbourhood Food Drive, as well as a Colouring Book Drive for Salvation Army Christmas Hampers.

Looking ahead, Angie shows no signs of slowing down. She and a friend are organizing a Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser on June 1st, and her daughter Kennedy is planning another Food Drive that same month. In November, the family will once again collect colouring books.

“To all of you who have supported us along the way,” Angie says, “Thank you! We are so grateful to every donor, bidder, volunteer, and cheerleader who’s made this journey possible. Together, we’re not just raising money—we’re raising awareness, breaking down stigma, and building a community that truly cares.”

For her extraordinary heart, unwavering commitment, and tireless advocacy—especially for mental health—North Simcoe Life is proud to name Angie Green our Community Hero.

Do you know someone extraordinary who is making a difference in our community? Nominate them today to be featured as our next Community Hero!