Recognizing outstanding contributions to Strong Start
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
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
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
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
