Start2Finish
Site: Guelph
Service: Running & Reading Club
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0684 | Last Modified: 20 Dec 2020 | Last Full Update: 20 Dec 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Running and Reading Club ; Start to Finish |
| Former Name | Kidsfest |
| Office Phone | Head Office 905-319-1885 |
| Fax | 905-273-6030 |
| info@start2finishonline.org | |
| Website | www.start2finishonline.org |
| Primary Contact | Anna Giesbrecht, Regional Manager, Virtual & In-Person Programming; Phone: (Cell) 647-241-6410; Email: anna.giesbrecht@start2finishonline.org |
| Alternate Contact | Michelle Wray, Director of Community and Volunteer Relations |
| Description (Site) | Various elementary schools in Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Mailing Address | c/o Start2Finish Head Office 4230 Sherwoodtowne Blvd, Unit 303 Mississauga, ON L4Z 2G6 |
| Other Locations | Brant Avenue Public School 64 Brant Ave Guelph, ON N1E 1G2 Willow Road Public School 125 Willow Rd Guelph, ON N1H 1W4 Westwood Public School 495 Willow Rd Guelph, ON N1H 7C7 Gateway Public School 33 Gateway Dr Guelph, ON N1H 6X1 John Galt Public School 50 Laurine Ave Guelph, ON N1E 4M9 |
| Physical Access | Not Applicable - online programming |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | After-school program that addresses the need for enhanced literacy and physical activity among economically challenged children. |
| Description (Service) | Improves physical, mental, emotional and social health of participants. Fosters discipline and goal-setting, and offers individualized assistance in reading and writing. Program offered at Brant Avenue, Willow Road, Gateway Public, John Galt and Westwood Public Schools in Guelph. Other programs offered by Start2Finish include Backpack Program, High School Assistance and Pathway of Hope Scholarship Program. NOTE: Regular programming is now online. |
| Hours | Office hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Willow: Tue 3:15 pm-5:15 pm Westwood: Wed 3:30 pm-5:30 pm Gateway: Wed 3:15 pm-5:15 pm John Galt: Thu 3 pm-5 pm Brant: Thu 3:15 pm-5:15 pm |
| Areas Served | Guelph |
| Eligibility | Guelph program: Elementary School students |
| Application | Call or visit website for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Provincial ; Fundraising ; Donations ; Foundation |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion ~ At Risk Youth ; Youth Enrichment Programs ; Youth Literacy Programs |
