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Volunteer Tim Zuch Helps Troubled Teens; The Record


Tim Zuch in Bike Shop
Tim Zuch in Bike Shop

Lutherwood volunteer Tim Zuch has been helping kids for four years and is honoured by The Record in: Gentle approach: Volunteer Tim Zuch helps troubled teens gain confidence at Lutherwood in Waterloo

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✨Steps for Kids Sponsor Spotlight: Thank you Donovan Insurance Brokers Inc. for supporting Steps For Kids 2026! Donovan has been a continued community champion of kids mental health and thanks to their support, they help connect children and youth in Waterloo region to vital mental health services. Thank you for making a difference for children and youth in our community! #StepsForKids2025 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
Saffi’s journey is proof that support makes all the difference. After arriving in Canada and struggling to break into his field, Saffi connected with Starling Employment Services. With guidance from his Employment Advisor and mentorship from an industry professional, he gained clarity, confidence, and Canadian experience. Today, he’s the founder of a growing engineering company. 💬 Read Saffi’s full story on our website! Link in bio. #EmploymentServices #EmployeeSuccess #StarlingEmploymentServices
This Children’s Mental Health Week, you can make a difference for kids in our community. Join us on Sunday, May 3rd to walk for kids’ mental health in Waterloo Region. 👟💛 When you participate in Steps for Kids, every step and every dollar goes directly toward life‑changing programs like our Children’s Mental Health Centre and Safe Haven Youth Services. Sign up or donate today at starlingstepsforkids.ca and help build a community where every young person can thrive. #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #KidsMentalHealth
Building your coping toolbox? Save this post so you can come back whenever anxiety feels heavy. Anxiety is something many teens experience. From fast houghts, a tight chest, to feeling worried all the time. The good news is that there are simple tools that can help you feel calmer and more in control. Swipe through for a “coping toolbox," a set of strategies you can reach for when anxiety feels overwhelming, whether it’s kept in a real box, a bag, your phone, or even your mind. 💛 💡If you are a young person up until the age of 18, or a parent/caregiver of a child under 18 who requires additional help, contact Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health at 519-749-2932 or visit www.frontdoormentalhealth.com. #StarlingMentalHealthServices #CopingToolbox #MentalHealthMatters #Anxiety #WaterlooRegion
Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids 2026 registration is officially OPEN! 👟💛 On Sunday, May 3rd, lace up your shoes and walk to support kids’ mental health in Waterloo Region! 📍 Join us in person at our Children’s Mental Health Centre at 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON. Your participation in Steps for Kids ensures that children and youth have immediate access to the crucial mental health services they need, paving the way for brighter and healthier futures. Join us, have fun, and help build a community where every young person can thrive! 👉 Sign up today at www.starlingstepsforkids.ca and help us spread the word! #StepsForKids2026 #LittleStepsBigImpact #ChildrensMentalHealth #KidsMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness
Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible work of the Sexual Assault Support Centre of Waterloo Region (SASC) and how they support youth at Starling’s Safe Haven Youth Services. With the rising number of youth who come to Safe Haven at risk of human trafficking, coordinated care is more important than ever. Together, SASC and Safe Haven create a network of care that ensures youth are protected, supported, and empowered as they rebuild their lives. Swipe through to learn more and read our full Community Partner Spotlight - link in our bio! @SASCWR #SASCWR #SafeHavenYouthServices #YouthAdvocacy #WaterlooRegionCares #StarlingCommunityServices
Steps for Kids is back on May 3rd! 👟💛 This year, your little steps will make a big impact for kids’ mental health across Waterloo Region. Lace up your shoes, gather your friends and family, and get ready — registration is OPEN! 📢 Help us spread the word, visit www.starlingstepsforkids.ca to sign up! Let’s make every step count for kids' mental health! #StepsForKids #LittleStepsBigImpact #KidsMentalHealth #StarlingCommunityServices #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to the remarkable women of all intersecting identities within our community, at Starling, and around the world! The #IWD2026 Give To Gain Campaign inspires us to champion generosity and collaboration, because when we give, we gain. Share this post to show your support of International Women’s Day and gender equality. 💜 #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
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