Thank you to the Co-Operators for donating $1,500 to local mental health programs through the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna! The cheque was delivered at their Group Benefits Forum on September 14, 2016.
Pushor Mitchell LLP Raise $3317 for CMHA!
Wow! Thank you so much to Pushor Mitchell LLP Lawyers & Trade-Mark Agents for raising $3317 for our Integrated Youth Services Initiative! Your leadership gift is just what we need as we get closer to getting the keys to our new space and starting construction! We hope to announce the location of the new space in the next two weeks! To learn more about this exciting initiative and how you can give, click here: https://staging.cmhakelowna.com/
Housing First is Coming to Kelowna
The issue of homelessness in Kelowna has come to the forefront of discussion and media coverage. On a weekly, if not daily basis, there are articles written and opinions shared about the urgency and visibility of the situation.
Homelessness is just as complex as people are unique; complex issues require complex solutions. Of those living without a home, affordability of housing was listed as the No. 1 area of concern. The other most commonly cited reasons for housing vulnerability include mental health issues, problematic substance use, physical health issues and disabilities, trauma, and family conflict. [Read more…]