Cameco’s Step Up for Mental Health initiative had its most successful year ever, raising $88,000 to support mental health initiatives in Northumberland County and area. The application period for the Fund for Mental Health opens on October 5, 2023.
Two events were held in support of the Cameco Fund for Mental Health – the 12th annual Cameco Charity Golf Tournament, which raised $26,000, and after a three-year hiatus, Cameco brought back the Step Up for Mental Health 5K event, which saw over 600 runners and walkers come out to raise over $57,000.
Every dollar from the 5K registration fees, plus a matching amount from Cameco, supported the Cameco Fund for Mental Health. These events, along with donations bring the total available to $88,000.
This year’s amount adds to the over $200,000 raised for the years 2019 through 2022, for a total of over $280,000 for the Cameco Fund for Mental Health. These funds have gone on to assist local organizations with 33 mental health programs and initiatives.
“Since 2019, we have been privileged to get a glimpse into the incredible work being done in our community by organizations who are working hard to provide mental health resources and supports. We are grateful for their hard work and to be able to provide some assistance through the Cameco Fund for Mental Health,” said Dale Clark, vice-president of Cameco’s Fuel Services Division. “We are always thankful to be part of such an active and engaged community. Each year the local businesses and residents step up and get involved and we truly appreciate everyone who has participated or volunteered in these events over the years.”
The Cameco Fund for Mental Health is established through the Saskatoon Community Foundation.
Applications for funding will be adjudicated by a panel that includes local mental health professionals and representatives from Cameco. The grant program is open to registered charities, non-profits, and organized groups. The deadline for online applications is 5 p.m. on November 2, 2023.
All funds will be disbursed to organizations undertaking projects that promote or protect mental health in Northumberland County and area.
For more information on applying to the Cameco Fund for Mental Health, please visit https://saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca/grants/cameco-fund-for-mental-health-ontario/ or
call 306-665-1766.
Author: Pete Fisher
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