Strong Start Charitable Organization

🎉 Happy New Year! Wishing everyone all the best for the year ahead. #AllChildrenRead #StrongStart

During the holiday season, our thoughts turn with gratitude to those who have made our programs possible. On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff at Strong Start to Reading, we want to wish our program partners, stakeholders, donors, families and volunteers a joyous holiday season, and a very happy and healthy New Year! 🎉 #AllChildrenRead

We’re thrilled to celebrate Chris Howlett, a dedicated volunteer and technical advisor at Strong Start, for receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal! 🏅 This prestigious honor, presented by The Honourable Marty (Martha) Deacon, recognizes Chris’ exceptional contributions to community service and philanthropy through his innovative software development support and technical advice. For over 14 years, Chris has been the driving force behind tools like SiTE SOURCE™ and ViP™, which have revolutionized how we connect volunteers with schools and support children’s literacy development. His tireless efforts have transformed lives and empowered thousands of young readers. 📚✨ A huge congratulations to Chris on this well-deserved recognition! Your passion and dedication inspire us all to keep building a brighter future for children. 🌟 Please read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gpegYhpn #StrongStart  #KingCharlesMedal  #VolunteerSpotlight #CommunityImpact  

🌟 Our Annual Newsletter is here! It highlights the impressive impact our programs have had helping young children learn to read, thanks to the amazing support of our program partners, volunteers, community stakeholders, donors, employees, and supporters. It’s the perfect read over a cup of coffee or hot chocolate during the holidays. ✨ At Strong Start, we believe in the magic of learning to read and the doors it opens for every child. Inside the Newsletter, you'll discover: 🔍 Inspiring stories of children who have experienced a strong start to reading. 🌟 Impactful programs and services that nurture young minds and foster a love for reading. 🤝 The incredible partnerships that make our community-wide initiatives possible. So, grab a warm, cozy drink, while you read our Annual Newsletter and join us in celebrating the collective efforts that help create lifelong readers. 📖 https://ow.ly/QrL150Uv67B #AllChildrenRead #StrongStarttoReading #StrongStart #Literacy #Reading #Volunteering #Impact

Thank you to Global Heroes for bringing awareness to the importance of early literacy and our programs that help young children learn to read. Together, we are helping create lifelong readers! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/exvvAzYA #AllChildrenRead #Literacy #Reading #StrongStart #StrongStarttoReading

Happy Holidays to our program partners, donors, stakeholders, families and dedicated volunteers. We could not do what we do without. 💙 And as you gather with family and friends, we hope you experience the joy of the season. And remember to take time to enjoy a good book. #AllChildrenRead #StrongStart #HappyHolidays

Are you passionate about empowering young minds and fostering early literacy? Strong Start® Charitable Organization is seeking a Marketing & Communications Specialist to join our team and make a difference in young lives. Our charitable organization is committed to helping children with the fundamental skill of reading, unlocking doors to a brighter future. As the Marketing and Communications Specialist, you'll be the voice that shares our impactful stories with donors, partners, communities, and advocates. Your role will be instrumental in crafting and executing strategies to expand Strong Start's reach across Ontario, positively impacting more young learners. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, January 10, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. EST or until a suitable candidate is found. Learn more: strongstart.ca/careers #AllChildrenRead #StrongStart #StrongStarttoReading #KWAwesome #WRAwesome

💙 As we wrap up 2024, we want to say a special thank you to our thousands of volunteers who donated their time, energy and passion. With your support, you are helping ensure Strong Start can help as many children as possible! #AllChildrenRead #StrongStart

THANK YOU to all our incredible funders, donors, program partners, board members, volunteers, and employees who made Giving Tuesday 2024 such an outstanding success! 🙌    Your contributions and dedication enable us to continue our vital work to help children learn to read. With your support, we deliver high-impact programs, provide resources to families, and train thousands of volunteers. 📖    Your continuous support means the world to us and paves the way for brighter futures. Together, through partnerships with schools, community centers, educators, and volunteers, we're helping create lifelong readers. 💙  #AllChildrenRead #Literacy #Reading #Volunteering #StrongStart #StrongStarttoReading #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayCa #GivingTuesday #CommunityImpact

📚 Bring Strong Start to Your School in 2025! The Letters, Sounds and Words program is available to support Year 2-K, Grade 1 and Grade 2 children in Ontario. If you think your school(s) would benefit from this exciting opportunity, connect with us: 750in750.strongstart.ca