(Halifax, NS – April 3, 2024) – The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia has awarded $1.8 million in funding to 87 community-based mental health initiatives through the first round of its biannual Community Grant program. This funding enables organizations across the province to deliver crucial services, supports, and education relating to mental health and wellness, mental illnesses, and addictions.
NS government announces more funding for community mental health services, supports
(Halifax, N.S., March 5, 2024) – Nova Scotians will now have better access to mental health, wellness and addictions support in their communities. The government is providing one-time funding of $1 million to the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia’s Community Grant Program, which funds projects by charities, community groups and organizations.
Volunteer fundraisers land over $260,000 for mental health in NS at BMO’s A Different Stage of Mind: The Grand Finale
(Halifax, N.S. - March 1, 2024) — The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announces a total of $260,560 raised through its A Different Stage of Mind: The Grand Finale signature fundraising event. Presented by BMO Bank of Montreal, the event showcased four volunteer fundraising teams made up of community leaders who stepped out of their comfort zones and into the spotlight to perform musical acts for a live audience.
Annual RBC Evergreen Gala raises over $300,000 for mental health in Nova Scotia
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announces over $300,000 raised through its signature RBC Evergreen Gala last Saturday. A batch of President and CEO Starr Cunningham’s shortbread cookies was auctioned off and led to a winning bid of $10,000. A second batch was requested and secured an additional $5,000. Funds raised will support programming in mental health, mental illness, and addictions throughout the province.
$1.6M in Mental Health Funding for Nova Scotia Communities
October 10, 2023 (Dartmouth, NS) – On this World Mental Health Day, the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to announce it has awarded more than $1.642M to 87 initiatives throughout the province. The funding will increase access to mental health programming by supporting the delivery of community-based projects with a focus on peer support, education, and community connection.
Let’s Get Talking… About a Good Night’s Sleep!
October 3, 2023 (Halifax) – The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia recognized seven outstanding Nova Scotians for their inspirational contributions to the mental health community today. The awards were presented during the Foundation’s annual event, Let’s Keep Talking, presented by Bell Let’s Talk, at the Halifax Central Library.
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Youth at risk, adults with autism spectrum disorder, seniors and others will benefit from a wide range of programs supported with new provincial funding.
More than $7.1 million in one-time grants will be distributed to community groups providing mental health programs such as mentorship, peer support, art and many others. The programs range from promoting mental wellness to addressing specific mental health concerns.
Mental Health Foundation raises over $320,000 with newly branded Evergreen Gala
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Tim Hortons supports two great charities with one cookie
Sept. 12, 2022 – The annual Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign is back.
This year, the proceeds from Tim Hortons’ Smile Cookie Week, taking place September 19th through 25th, will go to Feed Nova Scotia and the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia to help fuel the bodies and minds of Nova Scotians.
One hundred per cent of the proceeds from sales of Smile Cookies will help support these organizations and the communities they help.
Starr Cunningham, president and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is happy to be onboard for this year’s cookie campaign. “It’s an honour and privilege to be one of the named organizations. Thanks to this year’s campaign, we look forward to spreading awareness, hope and help within our community.”
The first Smile Cookie campaign was launched in 1996, originally raising funds for Hamilton Children's Hospital. Since then, the annual charitable campaign has raised a total of more than $77 million for charities and organizations selected every year by Tim Hortons restaurant owners. Recipients include local hospitals, community care organizations, food banks and schools.
Feed Nova Scotia is thrilled to be receiving support through the campaign again this year. “Funds raised help us ensure Nova Scotians have food in their time of need and allow us to advocate for long-term, policy-based solutions to food insecurity,” says Nick Jennery, Feed Nova Scotia’s executive director. “This small cookie has a big impact, and we’re grateful to Tim Hortons restaurant owners, team members, and guests for their awesome support.”
To participate in this year's Smile Cookie campaign, visit your local Tim Hortons restaurant or place an order through the Tim Hortons mobile app for delivery.
Smile cookies are $1. Take a moment to take a photo of your Smile Cookies and use the hashtag
#SmileCookie on social media!
For a full list of Tim Horton locations in your area, visit http://www.timhortons.ca/smile-cookie.
For further information, please contact:
Jenna Conter (jenna.conter@nshealth.ca)
Mental Health Foundation Nova Scotia
Communications Lead
ABOUT:
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is a registered charity that works to increase financial support to community initiatives throughout Nova Scotia while providing hope and eradicating the stigma around mental illness and addiction. Since 2006, the Foundation has provided more than $4.5 million in funding to programs and community organizations with a mental health mandate.
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia Announces Inaugural Evergreen Gala
HALIFAX, NS, Friday, October 7th – A new signature event is set to take root in Nova Scotia! The RBC Evergreen Gala will take place on Saturday, November 26th, 2022 at the Halifax Convention Centre. The fresh and festive black-tie affair is set to become the most anticipated celebration of the season.
“It’s very exciting to be turning a new leaf with the announcement of the inaugural RBC Evergreen Gala,” says Starr Cunningham, President and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. “Our incredibly successful Festival of Trees ran for 30 years and now we look forward to engaging our Nova Scotia community by turning evergreen. Our goal remains steadfast - to raise much-needed funds and end the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction in our province. There’s never been a more important time to do that.”
The RBC Evergreen Gala will feature many of the highlights attendees remember from Festival of Trees including amazing cuisine, outstanding entertainment, exciting silent and live auctions, raffles, and photo booths - with some new and exciting surprises!
“The Foundation has been partnering with the Evergreen Festival, created by our friends at Develop Nova Scotia, for the last two years,” says Cunningham. “This new gala will allow us to kick-off the month-long outdoor festival that features Nova Scotia vendors, talent, incredible light installments, and fun while supporting the one in four Nova Scotians who live with mental illness and addiction at the same time.”
With the continued support of Nova Scotia’s business and philanthropic communities, the Foundation is confident the RBC Evergreen Gala will become one of Halifax’s/K’jipuktuk’s premiere fundraising evenings.
ABOUT:
Evergreen Festival is a four-week-long outdoor winter showcase of Nova Scotian culture, food, spirits, craft, art, and memorable experiences to celebrate and embrace the essence of the season. Local retailers, restaurants, hotels, attractions, and public spaces throughout the Halifax region offer holiday light displays and programming to create a festive feeling of celebration.
For more information, visit their website at: Evergreen Festival | Evergreen Festival (evergreenfestns.com)
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For further information, please contact:
Jenna Conter (jenna.conter@nshealth.ca)
Mental Health Foundation Nova Scotia
Communications Lead
ABOUT: The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is a registered charity that works to increase financial support to community initiatives throughout Nova Scotia while providing hope and eradicating the stigma around mental illness and addiction. Since 2006, the Foundation has provided more than $4.5 million in funding to programs and community organizations with a mental health mandate.
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Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia funds $1.26M in mental health and addiction programs
The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia announced today that $1.26 million in grants has been awarded to 58 community-based programs and 50 Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Program initiatives. These projects align with the Foundation’s mission to eradicate stigma and will provide hope to Nova Scotians living with mental illness and addiction, and their loved ones.