Every day, Bruce spends 4 to 5 hours making his rounds through town, often diving into wheelie bins at local resorts.

“It’s not about me, it’s about what we can do for the community. Every little bit helps,” Bruce said when asked about his motivation.

The funds raised from his latest milestone have already made a tangible impact.

They’ve been used to purchase a new donation bin for the NicNak Shed, install much-needed shades at the entrance of the Neighbourhood Centre, fund a new barbecue for the Men’s Breakfast, provide monthly dinners for the Men’s Breakfast group and renovating the centre’s Emergency Relief room and reception area to create a comfortable, welcoming space where people can connect with staff and seek assistance.

And Bruce isn’t stopping there, more community projects are already in the pipeline such as re-insulating the roof of the Neighbourhood Centre's work shed. 

Bruce’s work doesn’t come without challenges. When interviewed, he was nursing wounds on his leg from dropping a plastic crate he uses to transport recyclables.

Despite this, his selflessness knows no bounds. Recalling a recent moment of kindness, Bruce shared how he saw a man struggling to walk past his house and quickly ran outside to hand him $100.

In addition to his recycling efforts, Bruce also volunteers with Food Relief at the Neighbourhood Centre, helping unload and sort deliveries, a physically demanding job that he tackles with the same energy and resolve. “It gives me something to do,” Bruce said.

Emma Travers, Manager at the Neighbourhood Centre, praised Bruce’s extraordinary contributions.

“Bruce was one of the first people to individually offer funding to the centre. It’s people like him who truly make a difference, helping to create a better place for everyone,” she said.