THE MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION OF NOVA SCOTIA ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP

Advocate signs as Sponsor of the Forest of Trees

September 24, 2019 (Dartmouth, NS) - The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Advocate. The Pictou County based company joins the Foundation as sponsor of the much-loved Forest of Trees for the 28th annual Compass Group Canada Festival of Trees. This signature fundraiser and social event of the holiday season raises funds to increase financial support to community initiatives that provide hope and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction.

“Advocate’s commitment to changing the way people think has been shining brightly for years,” says Foundation President & CEO Starr Cunningham. “We are so proud to make it official and partner with this community-minded, trusted corporate leader.”

Advocate is Nova Scotia’s largest independent printer. The company boasts 11 community newspapers and more than 20 magazines. Advocate is proud to serve our communities and foster the entrepreneurial spirit of hard work, dedication, and perseverance.


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About the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

The Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia is a registered charity that aims to increase financial support to community initiatives throughout the province that provide hope and eradicate the stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction.

Media Contact:

Jill Chappell

Marketing & Communications Lead

Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia

902-464-3210  I  jill.chappell@nshealth.ca