General news and announcements
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2024, Waterloo, ON – Strong Start® Charitable Organization is proud to share that Chris Howlett, a dedicated volunteer developer and technical advisor, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III … Continued
We are delighted and humbled to announce that Strong Start was named the 2024 Platinum winner of the Waterloo Region Record Readers’ Choice Awards in the Non-Profit / Foundations category. This is Strong Start’s 5th … Continued
Please read this media release from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) that highlights the grant Strong Start received for its Letters, Sounds and Words program. Strong Start is very grateful for the support of the WRCF … Continued
As part of the 2024 National Volunteer Week celebrations, Strong Start’s volunteer technology advisor and software developer, Chris Howlett, along with Strong Start, CEO, Machelle Denison, were graciously hosted and interviewed by Mike Farwell on … Continued
This year marks the 50th anniversary of National Volunteer Week and the 23rd anniversary of Strong Start. As we celebrate this year’s theme, Every Moment Matters, we reflect on the incredible gift of time our … Continued
Strong Start® Charitable Organization’s long-time technology advisor and software developer volunteer, Chris Howlett, was honoured with a 2023 Ontario Senior Achievement Award on Thursday, February 29, 2024. Recognized by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor … Continued
We are delighted and humbled to announce that Strong Start was named the 2023 Diamond winner of the Waterloo Region Record Readers’ Choice Awards in the Non-Profit / Foundations category for the second year in … Continued
Learn more about United Way Oxford’s generous support of Strong Start by watching this Facebook video here. In this video, United Way Oxford’s Executive Director, Kelly Gilson, chats with Strong Start’s CEO, Machelle Denison, … Continued
Please click here to read the article Empowering Young Minds: The Strong Start Program and the Right to Read, in Global Heroes, featuring Strong Start’s impact.
MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday, August 9, 2023 Strong Start Celebrates Enhancements to their Volunteer Experience Thanks to $101,400 OTF Grant Waterloo, ON – On Wednesday, the team at Strong Start Charitable Organization had the pleasure of … Continued
