Our Mission
To break the cycle of child poverty by providing ongoing educational support to Canada’s at-risk children throughout their school years, nurturing mind, body and social health so they are empowered to succeed and become role models for change.
What We Do
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Programming
Mentorship & Enrichment
Running & Reading Club Plus
Brainworx!
Junior Coach Leadership Development Program
Careship
Community Initiatives
The Backpack Program
The Indigenous Literacy Initative
Thinkers & Doers Talk Series
Learning Media
Transformative Resources
The Daily 20
Thrive!
S2F in the Classroom
Our Programs
At the heart of our organization are the activities that connect us to our “why” -- the children. Our programs are founded on the philosophy that it truly takes a village to raise a child. By building a curriculum based on scientific research and the needs of our beneficiaries, we employ programs that mentor, support and uplift children in school, communities, and online.
Running & Reading Club Plus (Grades 1-6)
The Start2Finish Backpack Program provides vital school supplies to thousands of kids who begin the school year without the proper essentials. Each September, Start2Finish, in cooperation with school boards and local administrators, identifies children with the greatest needs in low-income communities across the nation.
Junior Coach Leadership Development Program (Grades 7-8)
Brainworx! is an interactive and empowering online program where kids can learn and have fun in a safe, online environment! Hosted on Start2Finish’s own brand new technology platform developed with the support of TD Bank, students have easy and secure access to the sessions and materials.
Brainworx! (Grades 1-6)
The program addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among children experiencing poverty/deprivation in the communities it services. S2F currently has Running & Reading Club programs successfully operating in-person from coast to coast in 75+ communities across Canada with even more digitally!
Summer Learning Adventure Program (Grades 1-6)
The Junior Coach Leadership Development Program provides an opportunity for middle school students (grades 7-8) to develop valuable leadership and life skills as well as improve their physical fitness and literacy skills.
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October 2017
THROUGH THE RUNNING & READING CLUB, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO BUILD MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME OF THE CHILDREN AND IT IS A GREAT FEELING TO SEE THEM GROW IN THEIR READING AND RUNNING SKILLS!
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Get Involved
Community is our first, middle, and last name. We believe that none of our activities are possible without the help of others. By looking into the communities we serve and working with organizations that align with our mission and vision, we refuse to duplicate services and we aim to extend our impact to all Canadian elementary students.
Sign Up For a Program
Our programming is a vehicle to help students graduate, increase well-being, and excel in various literacies.
Volunteer opportunities
Start2Finish’s volunteers are people from all walks of life who are linked by a common thread: A desire to make Canada the best place to raise a child.
Make a Donation
Your generous support will provide educational building blocks for kids to graduate and achieve their potential!