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Local Businesses Recognized with Mentally Healthy Workplace Awards

December 5, 2016 By Leave a Comment

congratsmnpAn inclusive organizational culture, employee engagement, and opportunity for growth and advancement are just a few of the elements required for a mentally healthy workplace. After a thorough nomination and evaluation process, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna and District Branch (CMHA Kelowna) recognized two outstanding workplaces at their annual Mental Health Voices Awards Breakfast. This year, Paradigm Mortgage Corporation won for small workplace while MNP took home the honour for large workplace.

“We were thrilled to be recognized as a team who intentionally cares for and supports one another,” says Leanne Wilson, Partner, President & CEO of Paradigm Mortgage, “We will continue to build a culture that supports our people and their mental health. We are grateful for all that CMHA does in our community.” [Read more…]

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Kelowna Residents Sip, Savour, and Support Youth Mental Health

November 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment

When you get a chance to enjoy great food, warm company, and support a cause near and dear to your heart, that’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss. The organizers of Okanagan Oktoberfeast offer this to our community annually, with proceeds contributing to important local causes. For the last two years, Oktoberfeast has supported youth mental health initiatives through the Canadian Mental Health Association, Kelowna and District Branch (CMHA Kelowna).

Over 100 people attended Oktoberfeast this year, raising $12,000 towards the opening of an integrated youth clinic in Kelowna. Guests were treated to live music and a menu of wild fish and game. Delicacies included scallops with wild boar bacon, venison sliders, ostrich liver terrine, and over two dozen other creations. [Read more…]

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Without a Home: The National Youth Homelessness Survey

November 17, 2016 By Leave a Comment

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Without a Home: The National Youth Homelessness Survey is the first pan-Canadian study of young people who experience homelessness. With 1,103 respondents from almost 50 different communities across the country, the study provides detailed information about youth homelessness in Canada. This research was conducted by the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, in partnership with A Way Home Canada and The National Learning Community on Youth Homelessness, and funded by the Home Depot Canada Foundation. It would not have been possible without the dedicated work of 57 Canadian youth-serving agencies, all of whom actively engaged young people to complete the survey. [Read more…]

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