Willowbrook Shopping Centre is holding a spectacular charity shopping night on November 17th from 6:30 – 10:00pm. Tickets are $10 and include prizes, discounts, refreshments and entertainment. All proceeds go directly to KidStart, when you purchase a ticket through us. Contact … // READ MORE
NEWS & EVENTS
KidStart shortlisted for the Carol Matusicky Distinguished Services to Families Award
We’re delighted to have been nominated for the Carol Matusicky Distinguished Service to Families Award and to be showcased by the BC Council for Families at their recent Annual General Meeting. Congratulations to the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) who … // READ MORE
Saturday Sept 12th is KidStart Community Day!
Save the Date! KidStart Community Day is happening at Trout Lake on Sept 12th from 10:30am to 2:30pm. What to expect? Lots of fun activities for the whole family: Bricks4Kids lego building Magician Vancouver Public Library Doodle Girls face painting … // READ MORE
KidStart Sun Run Success!
KidStart Volunteer Mentors, members of the VRCA U-40, employees and friends of PLEA ran together on Sunday April 19th to help shape a brighter community for kids! The weather was certainly in alliance with our efforts as we could not have … // READ MORE
Volunteer Appreciation Week
It’s Volunteer Appreciation Week and we want to say thank you to all the wonderful KidStart volunteers!
KidStart Sun Run Team Heads Towards the Finish Line
KidStart Volunteer Mentors, PLEA staff, friends and KidStart supporters have been training and raising pledges leading up to the Vancouver Sun Run on April 19th. The KidStart Sun Run Team needs your support so that we can Give Every Kid … // READ MORE
Thanks to VRCA – U40 for its Continued Support!
We are pleased to announce that we just received a cheque from VRCA – Under 40 in the amount of $4480! They have supported us for six years now and to date have raised over $12,295. Thanks to its generous … // READ MORE
The Virani Foundation Gives Every Kid a Start!
KidStart received $6,000 from the Virani Family Foundation! We are so thankful for its continued support!
James’ Story
Did you get a chance to read James’s story? If not, we have posted it here for you to read… Meet James *James came to our KidStart program in 2013, when he was 10 years old with many challenges, both … // READ MORE
KidStart Gears up for The Vancouver Sun Run!
For our 3rd year in a row – KidStart will be sending a team to run 10 KM in the 2015 Vancouver Sun Run on April 19 2015. Raising awareness and much needed funds for the Give a Kid a … // READ MORE