John Howard KidStart Beer & Burger Night
John Howard KidStart Beer & Burger Night Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Join us at the Union Street Grill & Grotto for a Beer, Burger, and Silent Auction Night to support the KidStart mentoring program for children and youth! Each $20 ticket includes...
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John Howard is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as one of five communities in BC to launch an Integrated Youth Services Initiative
John Howard is thrilled to announce that we have been chosen as one of five communities in BC to launch an Integrated Youth Services Initiative that will see us develop an easily accessible mental health, substance use, primary care, and social service centre for...
read more$500 from the Lions
Comox Valley Monarch Lions Club donates $500 to KidStart and becomes a Bronze Champion! Thank you so much! - April 15th,...
read moreHigh five to the Eagles!
A high FIVE to the Campbell River Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary for FIVE continuous years donating to KidStart! http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/news/375444361.html - April 13th,...
read moreBalfe/Somers is a KidStart Champion!
A warm thank you to Balfe/Somers Investment Management for becoming a GOLD KidStart Champion. Their generous donation funds a mentoring relationship for an entire year. This local business is committed to caring for youth in our community 🙂 - April 7th,...
read moreRBC does it again!
RBC does it again! Our heartfelt thanks goes out to Peter Phillips, RBC Account Manager for Business & Commercial Markets. As a long time KidStart mentor, he is truly committed to helping youth in our community. - April 6th,...
read more“The best Grandma ever”
A warm thank you to KidStart Gold Champion, Altrusa International of Campbell River! Click the link to find out how they have helped one little girl find "the best Grandma ever" http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/news/364552781.html - January...
read moreThank you to Giving Tuesday donors!
We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to John Howard KidStart this year during our Giving Tuesday campaign! Donations came in throughout December and we raised over $1100!! - January 5th,...
read moreGary and Brayden – a KidStart story
There are over 120 kids waiting patiently for a KidStart Mentor to come into their lives. Click the link to watch how simple it can be to mentor a youth in your community. Thank you Shaw TV for this wonderful video featuring Gary and Brayden! - December 14th,...
read moreGiving Tuesday sponsor announcement
For the third year in a row, we are excited to announce that Healthway Natural Foods will support John Howard KidStart on Giving Tuesday! On Tuesday December 1st, Healthway will match customer donations up to $500. Please stop by the new Healthyway store to help show...
read moreYoung professionals become youth sponsors
Young professionals helping youth in our community. Click the link to read how - http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/community/351177581.html - November 17th,...
read moreThank you to Peter Phillips and RBC
Thank You Peter Phillips and RBC for your $500 donation to KidStart! RBC donates up to $500 per year to employee's who volunteers for a community cause 40 or more hours per year. - October 30th,...
read moreA very generous donation!
We were very honoured to have Grace visit our office yesterday afternoon to donate her birthday money to KidStart. Thank you so much Grace for your thoughtful gift and your commitment to kids in Campbell River! - October 1st,...
read more$6850 received from The Orange Door Project
We are beyond grateful to The Campbell River Home Depot for raising over $6,850 for our Delaware Youth Drop In program. Throughout the The Orange Door Project, The Home Depot staff went above and beyond to raise money for homeless youth in our community - and not just...
read moreNew bottle return account at the Campbell River Return It Depot
We are happy to announce that we have started a bottle return account at the Campbell River Return It Depot! If anyone would like to donate their bottle return money to John Howard then please tell a Return It Depot team member at the service counter and write 'John...
read moreA BIG thank you to Banana Azul!
We would like to say a big THANK YOU to Colin Brownlee for his generous donation to KidStart! Mr. Brownlee is the owner of Banana Azul, a Caribbean beachfront hotel in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. This beautiful hotel is built out of exquisite local hardwoods and is...
read moreUnited Way Sponsorship
We are proud to be a community partner of the United Way Central & Northern Vancouver Island for 2015/2016 and 2016/2017! They have committed $5,000 a year to help fund our KidStart Mentoring Program! - June 12th....
read moreFighting youth homelessness with The Orange Door Project
Every $2 paper door purchased at The Home Depot during The Orange Door Project helps us support homeless youth in Campbell River. Help us make a difference. - June 5th,...
read moreThank you to everyone who came to our KidStart Garage Sale!
We just want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our garage sale on Saturday! We raised over $1500 for our KidStart program and couldn't be happier! - June 1st,...
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