A Canadian charity that helps children learn to read by providing unique programs and services through community-wide partnerships in Ontario. #AllChildrenRead
Waterloo, Ontario
Joined February 2013
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Imagine a classroom filled with excited #younglearners, each receiving the personalized attention they need to grow their #reading skills. 💭
@Strong_Start brings that imagination to life by supporting and enriching school-based learning.
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Moffat Creek is running @Strong_Start’s Letters, Sounds and Words program and needs your help! Give children a 'strong start' by becoming a Volunteer Coach. Register for training sessions at strongstart.ca/programs/lett… #AllChildrenRead #moffatcreek
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Congratulations to Christopher R. Howlett, a 2023 #SeniorAchievementAward recipient!
Chris is a volunteer with @Strong_Start, a charity helping children learn to read. He developed their website and more which has benefited thousands of children. news.ontario.ca/en/backgroun…
ALT Senior Achievement Award recipient Christopher R. Howlett with the Honourable Lieutenant Governor, Edith Dumont and the Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, Minister Cho.
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It is Canadian Children’s Book Week!
Let’s work together to inspire the love of reading and celebrate Canada’s diverse and talented authors
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Looking for a good book to read this #WorldBookDay? 📚
Check out some of our recommendations of books featuring exceptionalities! Do you have a favourite book to read with #DisabilityRepresenation not included on this list? Let us know!
wrfn.info/7-Books-Featuring-…
ALT A family (mom, dad, and two young daughters) cuddle together on a white sofa and read a book.
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Books are crucial to addressing illiteracy, poverty and to strengthen inclusive societies.
On #WorldBookDay, let us spread the power of the written word and help everyone access it! on.unesco.org/BookDay
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Literacy Laurier is launching as a new initiative to support a love for reading among young children in our surrounding communities. Check out the locations listed in our poster to drop off new or gently used books to support this initiative 💛🤍💜
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Nominations are open for the next Canada’s Volunteer Awards! Now is your chance to nominate an individual, a business, a social enterprise or a not-for-profit for their exceptional volunteer contributions. For more info on how to nominate, visit: ow.ly/h12150Rjg2x
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Sincere gratitude is expressed to our faculty member and Associate Dean @tlscheffel for leading this important and innovative literacy initiative!
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"We invite you to join us as we celebrate what we have accomplished together in the past two years and look toward all the great things to come."
- Goranka Vukelich & Barb Cardow, 2022 & 2023 CYPT Co-Chairs
Read our 2022 & 2023 Annual Report! childrenandyouthplanningtabl…
ALT A two-page spread of fast facts from the Children and Youth Planning Table Annual Report. The spread appears to be like a checker board with different coloured photos mixed with white tiles that have black text facts on them.
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Searching for grants in Waterloo Region? Check out the NEW Waterloo Region APPLY site. A partnership between SVP, Lyle S. Hallman Foundation, @UnitedWayWRC @WRCommFdn @astleyfamilyfoundation. Check our bio for more details
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Teach children the importance of friendship with this gorgeous hockey story written by @PaulHarbridge and illustrated by @MrMattCJames. #CanadaBook #ReadOnCanada
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Family Literacy Day takes place every Jan 27 to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
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If you are between the ages 18-24, live in the Waterloo Region and are passionate about serving your community, apply to participate in the “Gen Z on Boards” project.
Learn more and Apply by March 23rd: bit.ly/4aTvdgQ
#youth #boards #boardmember #community #WR #GenZ
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of Family Literacy Day! This year's theme encourages families to make learning fun by making food, singing songs, and playing games together. #LetsHaveAFamilyParty
Click here to learn more: ow.ly/5BqY50POKu6
ALT Family Literacy Day logo
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January 27 is #FamilyLiteracyDay. Take a moment to curl up with a book and read to a loved one or engage in another literacy-related activity as a family. #ALCDSBBlessed #ALCDSBMYSP
ALT Family Literacy Day January 27, 2024 Graphic outline of parent and child reading ALCDSB Logo
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#DYK? CYPT has a monthly email bulletin! Subscribe and join the collaborative to hear about:
- CYPT news
- Events
- Opportunities to get involved
- Be the first to hear about #YouthImpactSurvey news and data
Subscribe here: regionofwaterloo.us11.list-m…
ALT Subscribe to our monthly bulletin for news, events, and opportunities to get involved. Green icon with a white envelope. Children and Youth Planning Table logo.
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Today’s the day! Stop by your local @TimHortons and pick up your #HolidaySmileCookie. In Kitchener-Waterloo proceeds support @FoodBankWatReg and @TimsCamps. 1 in 10 households are hungry.
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I READ CANADIAN…EH!🇨🇦🦫🍁 There are so many awesome children’s picture books from Canada, here are my favorites for 2023! Grab your Timmie’s and get to reading. 📚📚📚 #IReadCanadian #IReadCanadianDay @ireadcanadian
