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For Families

Be a partner in you child's learning each and every day. Learn about our resources for families.

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For Partners

Together, we are making a lasting difference in the lives of our youngest learners.

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For Volunteers

Help make a difference in the life of a child. Get involved - Volunteer with Strong Start!

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Celebrating over 20 years of making a difference in the lives of children.

A Strong Start to reading^TM happens when adults spend quality time with children on specially selected games and activities to develop literacy skills that position children for success. Our programs are designed to ensure that children experience the joy in learning. We work through partnerships with schools, community centres, educators and volunteers to help young children reach their potential by learning to read.

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“The beautiful thing about Strong Start is that there are so many small successes to celebrate, as well as big ones. So if a child has learned 4 sounds or 4 letters since the last time you’ve met with them, that’s very exciting! There is always something to be proud of, and it’s fun to watch.”

Nora Martin, Volunteer Coach, Letters, Sounds and Words program

“My son has gained so many skills that will benefit him when he starts school in September. He sounds out the beginning letters of words like E-E-Elephant. He has made friends in the program and has improved his social and sharing skills.”

Nicole Boland, Parent, Get Ready for School program

Our Programs

We have developed and supported several programs within the Strong Start^® organization. Some programs involve working with children directly. Others provide resources for parents to support them in their role of promoting strong literacy skills in their children.

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Our Supporters

Strong Start^® is a community literacy project supported through financial donations from corporations, individuals, community groups, service clubs and charitable foundations, in-kind donations, and gifts of time and talent from hundreds of volunteers who experience the joy of making a difference.