Recognizing outstanding contributions to Strong Start
TD Canada Trust cares about the future of communities. They have a long history of investing in literacy and education causes, even conducting their own research studies into the economic cost of low literacy. Their … Continued
On Friday, February 5th The Cowan Foundation presented Strong Start to Reading with a cheque for $15,000 at the Brantford Blast game. The Civic Centre was super-charged with children and families celebrating Tim Hortons’ night, … Continued
This year’s A Blooming Affair Fashion Show, was a truly classy affair. The event, held on October 8, 2014, helped ‘outfit’ Strong Start, with half of the raffle proceeds going to support our early literacy … Continued
Originally published in the Woolwich Observer By Whitney Neilson Young readers across the region are once again being supported through the Strong Start reading program, boosted from a recent $4,750 donation from Josslin Insurance. Josslin … Continued
This year the Accelerator Centre has been fast-tracking early literacy as well as technology startups. While best known for building successful companies by offering entrepreneurs in-house mentorship, office space and access to funding, this year … Continued
What started as a simple tweet, quickly turned into something bigger, much bigger. #WRTalk, managed by Mallory Manchur, is a hashtag used every Wednesday evening by individuals in Waterloo Region to network with local businesses … Continued
The Brantford Blast home opener was also a celebration for Strong Start to reading!
Grant Cooper’s talents are many. A retired high school geography teacher who has traveled the world, he now builds furniture, pens and stained-glass windows for interest. However, it is his big heart and wood-working craftsmanship for which Strong Start is most appreciative. His skilled hands and giving nature produced every wooden make-a-word spinner in the Letters, Sounds and Words program.
Lori Henderson, Strong Start Program Co-ordinator (right) receives a donation from the Lansdowne-Costain School Council presented by Bonnie McCall, staff Strong Start Site Co-ordinator. Joining them to celebrate the start of another year of early … Continued
Lori Henderson, Strong Start Program Co-ordinator (left) receives a donation from Graham Bell – Victoria School and School Council presented by Principal Clara Anderson. Graham Bell – Victoria School has welcomed community Volunteer Coaches to … Continued
