A:lmélháwtxw Early Education Centre – Stó:lō Service Agency

We’re thrilled to introduce you to a new Investee:  A:lmélháwtxw Early Education Centre – Stó:lō Service Agency! They joined the SVP community in late 2023. They are the recipients of a microgrant from SVP.   

Support for the A:lmélháwtxw Early Education Centre – Stó:lō Service Agency’s microgrant is drawn from our Early Years Innovation Fund, which invests in organizations supporting children under age 6 and their families. We recognize that intervening during this formative time can alter the trajectory of a child’s life and can lead to an estimated 10x social return to society over time.

Our recent Early Years Impact Report stressed the critical situation of the Early Childhood Education space for early learning and care; and yet, this field is facing a staffing crisis, leading to a lack of access to childhood and early learning in many parts of the province. The A:lmélháwtxw Early Education Centre’s long-term, forward-thinking approach addresses this challenge, while also supporting youth who are pursuing education in Early Childhood Education. We believe that by funding groundbreaking projects, we open up the potential for a huge impact down the line. Monique Belanger, project lead for the mentorship program, is open and enthusiastic about collaborating with other communities and Early Childhood Education centres that are hoping to set up a pilot program of their own in their communities.

Learn more about A:lmélháwtxw Early Education Centre – Stó:lō Service Agency here.