April 27 to May 3 was National Volunteer Week in Canada. Volunteer resources manager Breanne Coffill and CASA volunteer Julia Self joined Global News to talk about CASA Mental Health’s volunteer opportunities, how our volunteer program is expanding into new communities and what it’s like to be a CASA volunteer. Watch the segment here. Watch […]
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Cortni Engler has paved the way as the very first provincial volunteer based outside of Edmonton in a CASA program – CASA Classrooms. Before Cortni, CASA volunteers were based in Edmonton. However, with CASA expanding provincially, the organization was already looking to expand its volunteer base. You could say it was a case of perfect
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On Friday, Nov. 15, CASA Mental Health recognized National Philanthropy Day — a global celebration of giving and philanthropy — at an awards reception and celebration. This annual event is hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Edmonton and Area Chapter, and provides a forum for sharing stories about individuals, companies, groups and volunteers who
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How can we ensure that Alberta kids and youth struggling with mental illness have access to a mental health plan and system of care? CASA CEO Bonnie Blakley speaks about why Mental Health Week (May 6-12) is an important time to ask questions like this and reconsider how we think about mental health care. Contributions
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Children and youth attending CASA Centre are now able to enjoy a new mural honouring late Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave. The mural was commissioned through the Colby Cave Memorial Fund at the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Colby’s Kids, initiatives that help support CASA Mental Health’s Day Programs and CASA House. “Every time a
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Support from community funders helps CASA Mental Health deliver holistic, evidence-informed and compassionate mental health care to kids and families in Alberta. We’re grateful to the Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund and the RBC Foundation for prioritizing mental health care in our communities. Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable Assistance Fund The Edmonton Civic Employees Charitable
CASA respectfully acknowledges that Alberta is located on Treaty 4, 6, 7, and 8 Territory traditional lands - a traditional gathering place for diverse Indigenous peoples, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Dene, Stoney-Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux, Siksika, the Piikuni, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina, the Stoney-Nakoda First Nations and many others whose histories, languages and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community.
