Our Stories
Central Alberta Co-op
In partnership with Central Alberta Co-op, the Mental Health Foundation has provided funding to support services, develop new programs, and reach out to more individuals struggling with mental health and addictions issues.Move Your Mood The Move Your Mood (MYM)...
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,...
Birdies for Kids
Want your donation to have a bigger impact? A $50 gift can have a $75 impact through Rogers Birdies for Kids presented by AltaLink. Birdies for Kids is a non-profit program run under the Calgary Shaw Charity Classic Foundation. The Mental Health Foundation is...
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...
Welcome to our Summer Students
Meet Our Summer Staff! The Mental Health Foundation is thrilled to introduce our summer students. Breanna and Teio bring fresh perspectives, enthusiasm, and a passion for mental health advocacy. They will work on various projects throughout the summer to support our...
CEO Announcement
The Foundation Appoints New Chief Executive Officer The Mental Health Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Darren Lunt as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 4, 2024. Darren is a seasoned organizational leader with extensive...
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...