Who We Are
In November and again in December of 2019 Nancy Milton learned of a woman leaving a physically and emotionally abusive situation with next to nothing. She created a master list of needed items, posted it on Facebook, and within 2 days had collected three car loads of items to help! Seeing a need and the willingness of the community to contribute, Nancy and her close friend Sue Anderson officially created and launched The Fresh Start Project in February 2020.
There are now several chapters across Ontario with over 6800 members, who have helped over 350 families!”
The Co-creators of The Fresh Start Project
Nancy Milton and Sue Anderson
Nancy Milton rtired from her role with The Fresh Start Project in December 2023. Sue Anderson continues to lead the Mississauga Chapter and provide support to additional chapters as needed.
Our Support Team
Jenn Silk, Resource Volunteer
I am honoured to be a part of The Fresh Start Project and help out where I can. I have assisted Fresh Start families with accessing services in their new communities as Resource Volunteer, and have been happily creating the paperless online submission forms we are currently using. Sometimes I can be found sitting on the ground in Nancy or Sue's garage, sorting clothes and fitting goods into my car with Tetris-like precision. Being a part of this project warms my heart and I'm proud to be included with this amazing team.
Ashley Wedlock,
Social Media Lead
I’m a working mom of 2 girls, living in Mississauga. We love spending our weekends up at the cottage with family. I’m thrilled to be a part of this community and very special organization. I volunteer as a part of the Partnerships team trying to source corporate donations and sponsorships to support the families we work with.
I can be reached by email at ashleywedlock@hotmail.com
Deborah Ballew,
Website Support Volunteer
I am a graphic designer and mom to two grown sons. A chance meeting at tennis and a conversation later, I was onboard to help bring to life the branding and web design vision for The Fresh Start Project. It has been an honour to witness the growth of the program in such a short period of time and the many lives that The Fresh Start Project has touched. It is incredible how one act of kindness can make an impactful difference in someone’s life. To be able to be a small part of this amazing group of women is such a blessing.
Tina Pace,
School Liaison Volunteer
I am a wife, mother of three fabulous children and as of June 2022, a retired teacher. I love to travel, read and go to the theatre. I joined The Fresh Start Project in September 2022 and feel incredibly blessed to be working with this amazing team. I have combined my passion for teaching, students and benevolence and volunteer as the Lead School Liaison. Our mission is to actively engage students in giving back to the community.
Samantha Whitlow,
Marketing
I am thrilled to take on a more active role within this wonderful organization after years of supporting from the sidelines. With three decades of expertise in marketing and event marketing, I am eager to contribute meaningfully in this role along with my husband and two sons who are also keen to lend a helping hand. It's incredibly fulfilling to be part of such impactful work and I'm excited to collaborate with the team to further our mission..