Your support moves stories forward.
1 in 4 youth
There are 1 in 4 youth growing up with parental mental health and substance use challenges, placing them at double to triple the risk for adverse health outcomes. And stigma and shame prevents them and their families from being able to access or find support and resources without fear. We are changing this.
One step, one resource, one mentorship at a time.....
Pick A Campaign to Donate to this November
(it all goes to Starlings).
Donate to any of the champions supporting our work below (click on the image and donate).
Move With Us and Win!
Our team is committed to doing 54 moments of movement this November, to show our support to youth growing up with the stress & stigma of a parent's substance use. ....want to join the movement?
How?
Do an activity of your choice: swing on swings, go for a walk or run, do some yoga, or dance!
Take of photo out yourself doing your activity and Tag us on socials and add the hashtag #forwardwithhope
We will randomly draw for a prize basket with up to 150$ value for all who participate. The more tags, the more entries you get!
Why does this matter? Today, young people cannot reach out for support due to fear and shame. By showing up and sharing, you are helping to decrease the stigma that creates silence. Why 54?
Why 54? There are 54 Children's Rights in the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, in honour of our commitment to ensuring children experience their right to information, resources, support, and PLAY, we are Moving 54 days out of campaign. Donate & pick your movement challenge of choice, share it on social media and tag us! We will randomly draw for a prize basket with up to 100$ value.
Ways to help us move forward, beyond donating.
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Please Share share share! ​
Please share our resources, programs and our fundraising campaign with your friends, family, colleagues, and via social media. Tag us @starlings_community
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Follow us on socials
Head to our social media and give us a follow. Social media is our MAIN format for marketing the programs and resources we offer. Your shares and likes help us reach ore youth.
Instagram: @starlings_community
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarlingsPeers/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starlings-community
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Donate to our Hope Kits
We provide free hope kits to youth and caregivers across Canada. These kits contain up to $100 with resources, including our peer to peer resources, workbooks, emotional regulation tools, activities, and gift cards. Email us at agneschen@starlings.ca to learn more.
