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The Foundation extends its sympathy to the family of Lynda Silvester.

Lynda Silvester, the co-founder of Strong Start passed away the morning of July 22, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. The Foundation extends its sincere condolences to Lynda’s husband, Ken, and her family.

Lynda was recently honoured at the Mayors’ Dinner for her contributions to children’s development as an educator, as the founder of Strong Start, a children’s literacy program and for her role as a community leader in encouraging more collaborative planning for children’s services.

In April 2010, Jim Hallman, Chair of the Lyle S. Hallman Foundation announced the establishment of the Lynda Silvester Award "Community Collaboration for Children" to honour and continue Lynda’s legacy. http://www.lshallmanfdn.org/grant_programs/childrens_initiatives/Lynda.cfm

Visitation is at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener on Friday, July 30, 2010 from 2-4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m.  A celebration of Lynda’s life will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. http://www.henrywalser.com/runtime.php?SiteId=14065&NavigatorId=99672&Keywords=silveste

 

The Foundation announces the deadlines for applications for its grant programs in 2010 and 2011.

July 15, 2010 - Higher Education

Applications restricted to those from Conestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo.

September 15, 2010 - Children's Initiatives

Applications aimed at healthy child development for children birth to twelve years old in Waterloo Region. No capital request.

September 15, 2010 - Lynda Silvester Award "Community Collaboration for Children"

Applications from existing collaboratives designed to further the development of community collaborative planning and action. The goal is to achieve a full spectrum of programs and services to support families with children from birth to ten years old across Waterloo Region.

February 15, 2011 - Capital Grants related to Children and Youth

Applications for contributions to capital projects designed to increase access to recreation and character building activities for children ages 0-16 years old from low-income families in Waterloo Region.

April 15, 2011 - Healthcare

Applications restricted to those from Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital.

Information Sessions:

Organizations wishing to apply for grants from the Children's Initiatives, Lynda Silvester Award and Children and Youth Capital grant programs are invited to sign up for one of the following information sessions:

July 15, 2010 - Kitchener 9-11am

July 22, 2010 - Kitchener 9-11am

July 29, 2010 - Cambridge 9-11am - FULL

Details on the funding priorities and application process for each grant program will be discussed.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the above links, please email Garry Haack