Success Stories

For thirty years, Wanda has been a steady source of safety, joy, and trust for the young people at Starling. Her creativity, compassion, and ability to spark small but powerful breakthroughs have shaped countless lives. Discover the legacy she leaves behind as she begins her well‑earned retirement.

When Ghina and her husband made the decision to move to Canada from Africa, they were seeking safety and a brighter future. Back home, Ghina had built a successful career as a civil engineer. But arriving in a new country came with unexpected challenges.

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.

When Starling Employment Services reached out to Caesar and Tanya at Kelsey’s Original Roadhouse in Cambridge about hiring one of our job seekers, the answer was an enthusiastic yes. 

Since 2011, McDonald’s and Antolin Enterprises Inc. have worked closely with Starling Employment Services to support young people facing barriers to employment, offering not just jobs, but pathways for growth.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors, 18 children between the ages of 7 and 12 experienced a summer they’ll never forget at Starling’s Day Camp. More than just a break from routine, our camp helped ease the transition from therapeutic care back to community schools, while giving kids the chance to simply be kids.