General news and announcements
Each year, Strong Start relies on the gifts of time of thousands of caring individuals who go above and beyond to help children learn to read. Whether they are working one-on-one with children in local … Continued
Strong Start Volunteers make a difference in the lives of children in our community, giving a gift of time and talent that is truly priceless. This year, the 15th annual Volunteer Impact Awards, sponsored by the … Continued
Strong Start is excited to celebrate and congratulate Board Member, Teresa Norris-Lue, on being awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. Teresa is being recognized for her incredible contributions to the Waterloo Region community. She is receiving … Continued
We are delighted to share that a Strong Start Education Caucus has been formed at Queen’s Park, supported by 15 MPPs from across the communities where Strong Start is delivering its Letters, Sounds and Word … Continued
Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign in Brantford raised a record $97,234.95 in support of local children’s nutrition and early literacy development. There were plenty of smiles in Brantford during this year’s Tim Hortons Smile Cookie … Continued
KITCHENER, Ontario, Canada – October 17, 2019 – Strong Start Charitable Organization is excited to announce a first time grant from Canada Post Community Foundation, in support of their high-impact early literacy programs, Letters, Sounds … Continued
Strong Start’s Executive Director, Machelle Denison, is one of 60 outstanding women and organizations from across Waterloo Region nominated in 10 categories and recognized at the annual K-W Oktoberfest Rogers Women of the Year ceremony … Continued
Strong Start® Charitable Organization is pleased to welcome Christine Giese to our team! As the Regional Program Co-ordinator for the Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford Counties, Christine is looking forward to developing partnerships with school boards … Continued
This story was originally published in The Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation’s Annual Report Learning to read is one of the essential building blocks of life. Strong Start’s programs aim to help children reach their potential … Continued
We couldn’t do what we do with the generous gifts of time and financial gifts we receive from individuals, businesses, foundations, service clubs, groups and more. The award we received this month is recognition for all of us and the work we’re doing to ensuring young children learn to read. Thank you to our program partners, volunteers, donors, and community champions for making a difference in the life of a child.
