Starling Community Services

We have a new name! More importantly, we have the same great people, values, and mission behind it. Today, Lutherwood announced it is changing its name to Starling Community Services as of Monday May 13, 2024. Starling’ was chosen as the birds are adaptable and resilient, and they work together for protection, warmth, food, and shelter. The root word ‘star’ represents guidance (as in stars) and excellence (gold star), and ‘community services’ adds a more descriptive aspect to our name. The organization’s 15-year old tagline ‘Caring People. Strengthening Lives.’ remains. “Our staff members and clients see it as is a powerful statement that reflects who we are and what we do,” said John Colangeli, CEO of Lutherwood. Read more on our website, Lutherwood Changes Name at: https://ow.ly/l9Yz50Rr0fB

Spreading seeds of KINDNESS 🌸 Staff at our Children's Mental Health Centre wore pink to spread kindness and stand up against bullying! By planting seeds of kindness, we can create a brighter future for children and youth in our communities, free from bullying —not just on Pink Shirt Day, but every day! 💕 #PinkShirtDay #StopBullying #BullyingAwareness #BullyingPrevention #ChildrensMentalHealth #ChildrenAndYouthMentalHealth

Calling all PSW's! ParaMed Home Health Care is hiring. Drop by our office this Thursday to speak with the ParaMed team and see if you are a fit!

At the heart of Starling Housing Services is a commitment to a person-centered approach that supports individual’s unique needs toward finding a safe place to call home. Recently, we spoke with Amina, one of Starling's dedicated Housing Stability Workers to talk about the impact of leading with empathy and how her personal journey inspires her to help those experiencing homelessness in our community. Read Amina's inspiring story at: https://ow.ly/ufnI50V5qEK #StarlingHousing #EmpathyInAction #CommunitySupport

Entering the workforce can be daunting, especially for young people like Haleigh! But with support from Starling Employment Services, she turned uncertainty into confidence. ✨ From first aid training to hands-on experience at Old Navy’s “This Way Onward” program, Haleigh discovered her potential. Reflecting on her journey, she shares: "I loved interacting with customers and learned I’m more capable than I thought." Thanks to Starling's encouragement, Haleigh proudly landed her first job and gained essential skills for her career path. 🎯 Explore how our Employment Services can empower your career journey at: https://lnkd.in/ecmBryQV #CareerSuccess #EmploymentServices #StarlingEmploymentServices #WaterlooRegion

Starling’s Employment Services Cambridge team hosted a single-employer hiring event on January 29th. It brought together job seekers and the employer, and also highlighted all the ways that relationships are the driving force of a Starling job search. “Hiring events like this are a great opportunity to market yourself. You get to really focus on what you want to showcase to the business, and ask employers how they’ll be a good fit for you” shared Marguerite Jacobson, Employment Consultant at Starling Employment Services. Check out our blog for more on the impact of Hiring Events and upcoming opportunities: https://ow.ly/669q50V0qKg #JobInterviews #CareerTips #ProfessionalDevelopment #HiringEvents #CambridgeHiring #WaterlooRegion

Our next online housing search support session is on Thursday, February 27th at 2:00 PM. By joining in on our Search Support Sessions, participants will become more familiar with tools and successful strategies for obtaining market rent housing in the Waterloo Region. Register today at: https://ow.ly/3bm550UY3wC #HousingSearchSupport #HousingServices

As a parent, you may have noticed your child feeling nervous after watching news on social media or overhearing conversations about politics. With major events happening in Canada and around the world, it’s understandable to feel uneasy. Here are some ways to support your child while also taking care of your own well-being: https://ow.ly/VIJB50UWNJL #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthSupprot #ParentingTips #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

Starling Community Services is hiring for Community Mental Health Coordinator, Systems Analyst, Registered Practical Nurse! We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying. For more information about these job postings, or to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/ggtU6jSX

Thank you to the Plattsville Rage U9LL for their incredible effort in raising $563 for Safe Haven Youth Services! 💜 Your support will help create lasting change for our youth experiencing homelessness in our community. #SafeHavenYouthServices #CommunityGiving #CommunityServices #StarlingCommunityServices