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Community Report: Bringing It All Together


Community Report 2015 cover
Community Report 2015 cover

Lutherwood has released its most recent Community Report: Bringing It All Together.

Whether you are a friend, donor, volunteer, client, funder or partner, we thank you for working together with us to strengthen lives in our community and hope you enjoy the wonderful success stories profiled in this report.

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She was just 14 when she disappeared. And sadly, she's not alone... Human trafficking is the fastest-growing crime in Canada, and it’s happening right here in Waterloo Region. Some children are never reported missing. Some have no one to turn to. But every single one deserves someone who cares enough to act. At Safe Haven Youth Services in Downtown Kitchener, we meet kids in the aftermath, when safety has turned into trauma, when trust has been shattered, when there’s nowhere else to go. And we say: “You’re safe now.” But we can’t keep saying those words without you. Your donation helps provide: - A trained staff member to respond with care - A clean blanket when everything else was left behind - A warm bed and a safe place to sleep - A plan to stay safe when they’re ready to leave - A voice at 2:00 a.m. saying, “Come back. We’ve got you.” The average age of human trafficking victims is just 13 to 15 years old. Please, stand with us. Stand with them. 🔗 www.starlingcs.ca/donate
Spending time outdoors isn’t just refreshing — it’s restorative for parents, kids and teens alike. Research shows that nature can: 🍂Help reduce stress and anxiety 🍂Boost mood and emotional wellbeing 🍂Restore focus and attention 🍂Strengthen feelings of connection with self and others 🍂Support learning by giving the brain a break from screens Even short moments outside — like walking to school or enjoying a warm drink in the park — can make a meaningful difference. 📖 Want practical tips for making the most of outdoor time with your child? Read our blog: “Spending Time Outside: Benefits of Nature on Mental Health and Wellbeing.” 📌 Save this post for later or share it with someone who could use a gentle reminder to step outside. #ChildrensMentalHealth #NatureHeals #ParentingSupport #FallIntoWellness #MentalHealthMatters #WaterlooRegion
Today’s the big day! Good luck to everyone participating in Hockey Helps the Homeless - Waterloo Region annual Pro-Am Hockey Tournament fundraiser in support of our local shelter services including Safe Haven. #ThisGameMatters
At Safe Haven, a program of Starling Community Services. we become that place of safety for youth in Waterloo Region. We greet each youth who turns to us with compassion and empathy and say you’re safe now, offering them a warm bed and a safe place to stay. 💜🧡 Your donation today can be the turning point. Help a young person in our community feel safe, seen, and supported. Donate now: starlingcs.ca/donate #ChildrensMentalHealth #WaterlooRegion
We’re incredibly grateful to the amazing team at Home Depot Kitchener Sunrise Centre for supporting Starling Safe Haven Youth Services through the @homedepotcanada Orange Door Project! Thanks to your generosity, we’re able to continue providing safe, supportive spaces for young people to heal, grow, and thrive at Safe Haven. 🧡 #OrangeDoorProject #ThankYouHomeDepot #YouthSupport #StarlingSafeHaven
The Apparel Decorating Company has grown into a vibrant team of 14. But for Adam, the real story isn’t in the headcount, it’s in the heart behind it. He is proud to share that half of his team came through Starling Employment Services. “Starling didn’t just help me hire,” Adam says. “They helped me find amazing people.” Read more online - link in our bio!
Wishing all of those celebrating today a safe, happy and healthy Diwali! Happy Diwali!
Have you checked out Hockey Helps the Homeless - Waterloo Region online auction? 🏒All funds raised go to support our local shelter services including: - Starling's Safe Haven Youth Services - Cambridge Shelter Corporation (@cambridgesheltercorp) - House of Friendship (@houseoffriendshipwr) - OneROOF Youth Services (@oneroofyouthservices) - The Working Centre (@theworkingcentre) - YW Kitchener-Waterloo (ywcakw). Visit online at: https://ow.ly/krrx50XbXqL @hhthwr #hhth #htthkw #kwawesome #thisgamematters
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"I was in a cycle. I would be okay, then would struggle, then would crash and self-harm. Lutherwood had people there for me, always helping me. Instead of turning to self-harm, I learned to sit in my anxiety and feel it, to build awareness and resilience. Now, I am more confident and I know what I want in life. I miss the incredible staff there."