Summary of 2022-2023 Results The program was offered in 33 sites across Waterloo Region, Bruce Grey, Elgin, Middlesex, and Oxford. 844 families participated in the Baby Connections program. 847 babies received a complete Baby Connections … Continued
The Get Ready for School program was offered in 16 sites across Waterloo Region, and served a total of 318 children. A total of 90 children in the program did not speak English on a regular basis at home, with an additional children children who spoke English as well as a second language at home. The program was supported by 39 paid instructors, and 34 volunteers, who gave approximately 940 hours of volunteer time to the program.
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 media release from the Waterloo Region Community Foundation (WRCF) that highlights the grant Strong Start received for its Get Ready for School program. Strong Start is very grateful for the support of the … 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.
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.
