Community Report: Bringing It All Together

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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We’re so grateful for the incredible generosity of our community through the Holiday Hope Drive and the TW Properties Food Drive! 🎁💜 Together, you’ve made the holidays brighter for families in our community kids and youth at Starling, and that’s the true spirit of the season. ✨

#HolidayHope #StarlingCommunityServices #ThankYou #CommunitySupport

Running a business that services hundreds of buildings across Ontario requires a skilled and reliable team.

For Cinnamon, Executive Vice President of River Rock Laundry, the Canada-Ontario Job Grant became a strategic solution to strengthen her workforce and support internal growth.

River Rock Laundry provides commercial laundry services to more than 600 buildings in Ontario. With such a wide reach, the company depends on its service technicians to keep equipment running smoothly.

One of those technicians is Joseph, who joined the team while still in high school and quickly showed initiative and a desire to grow.

With financial support from the Job Grant, Joseph was able to pursue the certification required to safely work on gas and electric dryers.

“It’s not just a job anymore, it’s a career,” Cinnamon shared. “He’s found the right fit, and he feels really great about it.”

Read more in our Employer Spotlight Series - link in bio!

@riverrocklaundry #EmployerSpotlight #WorkforceDevelopment #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices

Thank you to Chicopee Hills for donating essential items, warm clothing, and gift cards for kids through our Holiday Hope Drive. Your support through the years helps families feel cared for and connected during the holidays. 💜🎁

#StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth

In a world that never stops scrolling, taking a pause can feel impossible, but it’s worth it.

⏲ Too much screen time can weigh on mental health, especially for kids and teens. Anxiety, stress, and poor sleep often hide behind the screens.

🌱 This year, let’s choose balance.

Start small: a tech-free meal or a quiet moment before bed. These little steps can help you feel more present and connected to yourself and those around you.

What’s your favorite offline activity? Drop it in the comments!

#DigitalWellness #MentalWellness #ChildrensMentalHealth #MindfulMonday

Over the holidays, Maham and the team at Muslim Women's Association Waterloo wanted to give back to their local community. They discovered Starling and felt it was a perfect fit. Together, they collected thoughtful gifts and cozy essentials, wrapping them into beautiful gift baskets and delivered them to our Children's Mental Health Centre. Thank you, Maham and team, for making the holidays brighter for so many!

#StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the incredible impact our community has made possible. 💜✨

Because of your generosity, you helped us care for kids and families during their greatest moments of need, support those facing mental health challenges or homelessness, and create opportunities for belonging. 🌟

With your support, Starling Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services operate 24 hours a day all year round.

💜 Thank you for making a difference—together, we’re building brighter futures.

📌Reminder: to receive a 2025 charitable tax receipt, please ensure your donations are made by 11:59 pm EST, December 31, 2025. Donations can be dropped off at any of our locations until 4:00 PM.

We can’t wait to continue this journey with you in 2026! 🎉

#EndOfYearGratitude
#CommunitySupport #MentalWellness

Thank you, Ergo Advantage, for giving the gift of joy to youth at Safe Haven Youth Services. 🎁💜 Your continued support through the Holiday Hope Drive has an incredible impact on the kids in our care—helping them feel safe, valued, and celebrated this season. ✨

#StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth

Every moment matters. When we reach children early, we can change the trajectory of their lives. Your gift today can be the difference between a future filled with possibility, and one lost to silence. Please don’t wait.

Give hope this season www.starlingcs.ca/help-children-and-families-heal

#HelpFamiliesHeal #MentalHealthMatters #StarlingCommunityServices #GiveHope

Thank you, BA Folding Cartons Waterloo, for supporting our Holiday Hope Drive! 💜🎁 Your generosity is helping kids at Starling feel cared for and connected during the holidays.

#StarlingHolidayHope #CommunityGiving #WaterlooRegionCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #KidsMentalHealth

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“Starling is a place where you get to bring your whole self to work every single day. I've been given the guidance and resources to grow professionally, and I feel inspired by my team. Everyone brings something special and unique while sharing the common goal of strengthening lives in our community. I feel very lucky that Starling is part of my journey, and I couldn't ask for a better organization to be part of.”
— Beth, Staff