Steps for Kids 2025

Little Steps, Big Impact: Walk for Kids' Mental Health!

This May 4th, 2025, lace up your shoes, grab your friends, and join Starling’s (formerly Lutherwood) Steps for Kids to support children and youth facing mental health challenges in Waterloo Region.

Did you know 51% of students experienced moderate-to-serious symptoms of depression and anxiety in the past year? with 27% facing serious symptoms—a dramatic rise from just 11% a decade ago. At Starling Community Services, we are committed to changing this by ensuring every child in our community has immediate access to the mental health care they need to build bright and hopeful futures.

Every step you take, and every dollar you raise, goes directly to providing vital mental health care through Starling Community Services. Your support powers life-changing programs, from our Children’s Mental Health Centre to Safe Haven Youth Services, ensuring kids have the care they deserve to heal and thrive.

This isn’t just a walk—it’s a chance to come together, have fun, and make a lasting impact. Register today and help create a community where every child can grow up with the support they need!

Event Info: Sunday, May 4th
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Walk/Run option: 3km or 5km
Location: 285 Benjamin Rd. Waterloo, ON.
Parking: St. Jacobs Farmers' Market - 878 Weber St. N
Shuttles will be provided to Starling Children's Mental Health Centre

Event Agenda
8:45 - 9:40am - Shuttle from parking / Registration / Family Activities
9:40 - 10:00am - Event Kickoff
10:00 - 11:00am - Walk
11:45am - Last Shuttle leaves to parking

Bring your pets and remember to dress for the weather! We will be walking rain or shine.
Starling Child and Family Foundation Charitable # 107650194 RR 0001