Impact Stories
Edmonton Cause Players
Edmonton Cause Players are putting the "cause" into cosplay, bringing joy to children and families across the greater Edmonton area. This dedicated group of volunteer cosplayers portray beloved pop-culture characters, offering a "theme park experience" where their...
Hope Blooms
When Sandra had trouble in school as a child, she didn’t connect it to mental health. But as life became more challenging, so did her problems. Struggling to keep up with work, as she had in school, Sandra wondered when things would become easier for her. She asked...
Tackling Mental Health
Isaiah Neil understands that being a university student can be challenging and even more so being a student-athlete.The pressure to succeed in both academics and athletics caused Isaiah to feel increasingly overwhelmed. Feeling trapped and helpless, Isaiah believed,...
Building Together
Dec. 1, 2023 – Feb. 28, 2024Edmonton Construction Association partners with the Mental Health Foundation At the heart of every structure built, stands a team of hardworking individuals. Their physical strength is obvious, but we also understand the importance of their...
Monthly Donor Profile: Susan Hsu
We recently had the opportunity to connect with Susan to hear her personal experience with the Mental Health Foundation and what motivates her to contribute month after month. Her story is an inspiring reminder of the incredible change we can make when we come...
Katya’s Story: A Mom’s Journey to Empowerment and Giving Back
In January 2023, we had the very good fortune to call a winner of the WinWin50 quarterly cash draw. The lucky winner, Katya, had designated the Mental Health Foundation as the recipient of a portion of the proceeds. We were ecstatic not only to tell her but to later...
A Beautiful Mind
Angelika: Living Fully and Sharing Insights About Her Mental Health OnlineAngelika Matson remembers feeling low and unsafe with herself. She lives with treatment-resistant depression and credits a medical procedure, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), for changing her...