ANNUAL REPORT - Canadian Mental Health Association

cmha-wecb in the communityThe past year showed, once again, the tremendous support andcommitment the people of Windsor-Essex have for community mentalhealth services. The year was filled with great events that celebratedthe community while helping support our neighbours and friends whostruggled with issues relating to mental health.Our fundraising efforts included a mix of new and “old” CMHA eventsalong with three direct mail campaigns, a new internal campaign,foundation grants, third party events and corporate donations. Wewere thrilled at the response to our first ever Spring Into Action Walk/Run which raised over $5,000 for CMHA-WECB and offered familiesan opportunity to enjoy some physical exercise and time together atthe Vollmer Recreation Complex in LaSalle. Many volunteers also joinedus at the Walk/Run to create a great morning for the CMHA-WECB“family”.The Black and White event and Go Green Golf Tournament werealso well-attended and supported by individuals and businesses inthe community. We also offered more “Cooking with Chef Mimmo”classes right in the CMHA kitchen at the 1400 Windsor Ave. office.These classes were well attended and offered a new, different way forpeople to support CMHA while exploring the joys of cooking.Chef Mimmo and Koolini Italian Eater entrepreneur Leo Deluca tooktheir support of CMHA-WECB even further when they decided to offera portion of the sales of Mimmo’s first cookbook to the agency. Weworked with Mimmo and Leo throughout the year to promote thecookbook and reach the community with the message of exploringhobbies, such as cooking, and the importance of enjoying mealstogether with family and friends and the benefit this can have on one’smental health.Pictured at left Dr. Howard and Brenda McCurdyRob Miller, Anna Jurak, CMHA Board Member, Patricia McMahon, CMHA Board Memberand Tom McMahon.Pictured at right Billie Jones, CMHA Volunteer (top), Carmela Nardella, CMHA Volunteer; Lisa Jones,CMHA Staff and Pam Whited, CMHA Volunteer.Kendra Aubry, CMHA Staff and Jackie Robinson Grech, CMHA Volunteer.23 24