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
The rewards of volunteering are endless. Volunteering impacts society, neighbourhoods, organizations, businesses and of course, the dedicated volunteers who offer their time and energy. Volunteering builds confidence, competence, connections and community. It can also pave … 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.
Letters, Sounds and Words™ Program Please note that this reporting period took place during the early recovery stages of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Please refer to the detailed report for an explanation of the impact on … Continued
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
Please read this story from the London Community Foundation’s website featuring Strong Start’s work to enhance program materials from an equity, diversity and inclusion perspective. Strong Start is very grateful for the support of the … Continued
Strong Start’s dedicated materials volunteer, Austin, was awarded one of three Youth Appreciation Awards for 2023 from the Optimist Club of Waterloo North. Read the full story here. Congratulations, Austin!
We invite you to join us in celebrating and applauding amazing Strong Start volunteers, by tweeting @Strong_Start using the hashtag #NVW2023 and #WeavingUsTogether, liking us on Facebook and connecting with us on Instagram. We also invite you to read stories from other volunteers, families, and our program partners here.
