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Strong Start Volunteer and Parent Stories Featured in the Haldimand Press

  June 19, 2025    Corrina Mosca    Media, News

At Strong Start, we see the impact of early literacy support every day. That difference was beautifully illustrated in a recent Haldimand Press article, which highlights the stories of a volunteer and a parent who … Continued

London Free Press Highlights Literacy Gains in LDCSB Schools

  June 19, 2025    Corrina Mosca    Media, News

Literacy support takes a village — and in London, that village includes educators, parents, and a growing number of volunteers. A recent London Free Press article captures how our Letters, Sounds and Words™ program is … Continued

Strong Start® and London District Catholic School Board Partner to Bring Literacy Program to Schools

  May 1, 2025    Corrina Mosca    Media, News

Strong Start® Charitable Organization is proud to announce a new partnership with the London District Catholic School Board (LDCSB) to deliver the Letters, Sounds and Words™ program to schools across the district. This collaboration will … Continued

Ron Bailey, Recipient of Steve Cameron Award

A Heart for Literacy: Honouring Ron Bailey’s Impact as a Volunteer

  April 30, 2025    Corrina Mosca    Blog, News, Thanks

By Helen Kelch, Strong Start Regional Program Co-ordinator, Ontario West I still remember the day I met Ron Bailey. It was my first week as Regional Program Co-ordinator for Ontario West at Strong Start® Charitable … Continued

National Volunteer Week 2025: Making Waves Together

  April 27, 2025    Corrina Mosca    Blog, News, Thanks

This National Volunteer Week, Strong Start is proud to celebrate our incredible volunteers. Inspired by this year’s theme, “Volunteers Make Waves,” we’re reflecting on how every act of generosity creates a ripple of change—beginning with … Continued

Strong Start Celebrates Chris Howlett’s Prestigious Recognition with the King Charles III Coronation Medal 

  December 20, 2024    Caitlin Smith    News

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

Strong Start wins 2024 Platinum Award – Waterloo Region Record Readers’ Choice

  October 31, 2024    Caitlin Smith    News, Thanks

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

Letters, Sounds and Words™ Assessment Results for Fall 2023/Spring 2024

  July 29, 2024    Caitlin Smith    Results

Letters, Sounds and Words™ Program Summary Overall 95% of the children made considerable, excellent or outstanding gains. Enrollment 2,879 children were enrolled in the fall and spring rounds. The program is designed as a 10-week … Continued

Strong Start 1 of 43 local charitable organizations to receive grants through Waterloo Region Community Foundation

  July 24, 2024    Caitlin Smith    News, Thanks

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

Letters, Sounds and Words™ program – Volunteer Testimonials

  May 6, 2024    Strong Start    Testimonials

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