Stamp out Stigma for Mental Health Association

Our current Services in York region & Beyond:

_{Mental Health Supports -Reducing effects of poverty and homelessness on youth & Adult mental health during and after covid-19 pandemic through new free initiatives such as food security program, educational resources, tutoring sessions, pet therapy, art therapy and Community barbeques. “Imagine having to choose between food and rent. That’s a reality for some of the 4.4 million Canadians who struggle to access food. Most live in poverty and make daily sacrifices in order to survive.” Maple Lodge Farms.}

If you have received a nomination or a reference from this organization, we request that you reach out to us to confirm and verify. Please reach us through facebook message on Stamp out Stigma for Mental Health page or email us fundraisers4york@hotmail.com.

Recent Videos

CTV News Interview Manha Yusuf Feb 2022

Character Community Podcast Part 2 – June 11 2022

Sign up for the FREE services below. Fruits & Vegetables supply provided every 2 weeks. Free Tutoring sessions as scheduled.

1. Free Tutoring sessions in Math & Reading/Writing starting January 2022.

Access to free online 30 minutes tutoring sessions in Math Grades 1-12, Reading Grades 1-5. Sign up here:

Untitled form – Google Forms

2. Library- access to reading materials and Books starting January 2022.

Sign out a great selection of reading books suitable for early readers JK to Grade 5. Select course books available. Sign up here:

Untitled form – Google Forms

3. Fresh Fruits/Vegetables, meat, eggs & milk starting January 2022.

Well balanced nutrition is essential for upbringing and
maintain mental heath. Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yoHqikhOonaMyJ9QAGQPMMwYieucTO0WsCPzLpi2S4w

July 27 2022 Community BBQ
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Character Community Podcast June 11 2022
July 27 2022 Community BBQ
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CTV News Interview Laiba Yusuf Feb 2022

Character Community Podcast- June 11 2022

Campaign Activities

In the News:

2019:
Greeting Cards for abused women & children with Mothers Day cake (Yellow Brick House) April 2019.
CAMH community Barbeque events raising funds for Gifts of Light program. May-Aug 2019.
Halloween event raising funds for Ontario Humane Society Oct 2019.
1st Back to School drive York Region July-August 2019.
Holidays in-kind donation drive (Rose of Sharon) Dec 2019.
2020:
2nd Annual Back to School drive York region Aug 2020.
Sickkids Hospital Toys & Books fundraiser Sep 2020.
Holidays Gift boxes in kind donation drive (CMHA) Dec 2020.
2021:
Valentines Day Fundraisers 2021 supporting Inn from the Cold.
Mothers Day Fundraisers 2021 supporting Inn from the Cold.
Fathers Day Fundraisers 2021. supporting Inn from the Cold.
3rd Annual Back to School drive York Region & Fundraisers supporting various shelters and community in need Aug 2021.
Holidays Fundraiser Nov-Dec 2021 supporting Inn from the Cold.
COMMUNITY ANGELS 2021 Newmarket/Aurora.
2022:
Valentines Fundraiser 2022 supporting Inn from the Cold and Rose of Sharon.
CTV News Interview Feb 2022.
Mental Health initiatives program. March 2022.
Ontario Junior Citizen Award April 2022.
Mothers Day Fundraiser May 2022.

Recognition Awards

International:

The Diana Award. June 26, 2021.

Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, The Diana Award is the most prestigious accolade a young person aged 9-25 years can receive for their social action or humanitarian work.

Youth Service America – Everyday Young Hero Award. May 7, 2021.

Everyday Young Heroes are young people, ages 5-25, who are improving their communities through service to others and making significant progress in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Provincial:

Ontario Junior Citizen Award – Honorarium $800 Manha and Laiba. March 11, 2022.

Champion Award – Ontario Deputy Premier, Health Minister & MPP Aurora Newmarket Christine Elliot. July 2021.

Regional:

Awesome Foundation Award Newmarket. March 1, 2022.

Upper Canada & Newmarket Chambers of Commerce – Community Spirit Award & Prize $100. January 21, 2022

Youth Volunteer Award – “Youth Friends” category. 360 Kids York Region. September 22, 2021.

Volunteer Champion Award – Volunteer Markham. April 2021.

Caring Champion Award– Mayor John Taylor and Council for the Town of Newmarket. March 2021.

Our Inspiration

Young people have the power to change the world!
Princess Diana.

We are deeply inspired by loving memory of our aunt who lost her battle to cancer at a young age. She was a community hero and we keep her memory alive by making a difference in the community by giving back through mental health initiatives.

Volunteer with us! Find us on facebook and message us: Stamp Out Stigma for Mental Health or Kindness for Buddies page. Together we can achieve great things.

Grants:

-She is the Universe- World Changers Mini Grant December 2021. $100 US.

–Awesome Foundation Grant – Newmarket, Canada. March 1 2022. $1000 CAD.

-Hershey Heartwarming Grant – April 5, 2022. $500 US.