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Help John Howard KidStart on Giving Tuesday

John Howard KidStart needs your help this Giving Tuesday, November 29!  There are currently 86 children in Campbell River and 45 in the Comox Valley on the waitlist for the mentoring program, and your donation can help us match more kids in need with a caring adult...

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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...

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High 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, 2016

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Balfe/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, 2016

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RBC 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, 2016

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“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 13th

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Thank 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, 2016

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Gary 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, 2015

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Giving 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...

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