News Releases
September 6, 2011
First stamp in Canada Post history to be chosen by public vote unveiled
Canada Post today unveiled the 2011 Mental Health stamp to help kick off the company’s annual fundraising campaign for community-based mental health initiatives across Canada.
September 6, 2011
Canada Post Foundation grants $2.1 million to mental health groups
The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health today awarded grants totalling $2.1 million to 47 non-profit community groups that help Canadians living with mental illness.
April 26, 2011
Hope, delivered: $2.2 million raised for mental health initiatives
Canada Post employees and customers have once again delivered hope. The post office’s 2010 campaign for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health raised more than $2.2 million.
March 22, 2011
More than a quarter of a million votes by Canadians choose 2011 Mental Health Stamp design
THE PUZZLE, an original design by Terrebonne resident Miriane Majeau, has been chosen as Canada Post’s 2011 Mental Health Stamp, the first time in the post office’s history a stamp design was chosen by public vote.
March 14, 2011
Applications now being accepted for funding of community mental health projects
The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health’s annual grant application process opens today, March 14, 2011.
February 16, 2011
Canadians to select stamp design for the first time in Canada Post history For the first time in history, Canadians will have the final say on a postage stamp design. Beginning today, and until midnight (EST) on March 14, Canadians can vote for one of five stamp designs.
November 8, 2010
For the first time in history, Canada Post asks Canadians
to submit and vote on stamp design
For the first time in its 159 history, Canada Post is asking Canadians to submit and vote on the design that will become a Canadian postage stamp.
September 21, 2010
Canada Post delivers $1.5 million to mental health organizations across Canada
The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health today announced grants totalling more than $1.5 million to 32 non-profit, community- based organizations to help them provide support and programming for people living with mental illness.
September 16, 2010
Canada Post employee completes epic cross-Canada journey by dipping bike tire in Atlantic Ocean
Wayne Stremel, the Canada Post employee cycling across Canada to raise funds and awareness for mental health, today dipped his bike’s front tire in the Atlantic Ocean, completing his 106-day journey across Canada.
August 25, 2010
Six down, four to go… Cross-Canada cyclist reaches Atlantic Canada
Wayne Stremel, the Canada Post employee cycling across Canada to raise awareness of the issue of mental illness and funds for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health, has reached Atlantic Canada and is weeks away from finishing his epic journey.
July 12, 2010
Three down, seven to go - Cross-Canada cyclist reaches Ontario
Wayne Stremel, the Canada Post employee who is cycling across Canada to raise awareness of the issue of mental illness and funds for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health, has reached Ontario in 38 days.
June 25, 2010
One down, nine to go - Cross-Canada cyclist crosses BC/Alberta border
Wayne Stremel, the Canada Post employee cycling across Canada to raise awareness on mental illness and funds for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health, has crossed the border from British Columbia to Alberta.
June 2, 2010
Canada Post employee delivering cross-Canada trek to raise awareness and funds for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health
Canada Post employee Wayne Stremel today began a 22-week cross-Canada bicycle tour to shine a spotlight on mental illness and its impact on our communities. The Nanaimo supervisor, his family and circle of friends want to change the conversation around mental illness, giving it the open discussion it desperately needs.
May 19, 2010
Funding for mental health causes now available from the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health
Registered charities have until May 31 to apply for a portion of the $1.5 million in funding now available from the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health. Grant applications will be reviewed by the Foundation and funds disbursed in September 2010.
April 27, 2010
Canada Post Partners with Stand Up For Mental Health --
Delivering an Open, Compassionate, Inclusive and Lively National Discussion about Mental Illness
Stand Up For Mental Health (SMH) and Canada Post today announced a new $50,000 partnership that will see Canada Post become the presenting sponsor of the Stand Up For Mental Health program.
April 21, 2010
Canada Post increases commitment to mental health
Announces donation of proceeds from sale of new envelopes
Canada Post announced today a portion of the proceeds from the sale of PriorityTM Next A.M. and XpresspostTM domestic prepaid envelopes between April 1 and October 31, 2010 will be donated to the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health.
Feb. 10, 2010
$1.5 million raised to support community mental illness programs
Canada Post is proud to announce more than $1.5 million dollars was raised for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health during 2009.
Nov. 5, 2009
Just a few more steps: The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health 2009 campaign needs your help!
The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health is closing in on its fundraising target for this year and is urging Canadians everywhere to help make its drive toward the 2009 goal of $1.5 million a success.
October 2, 2009
Another step for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health, and one giant cheque for the Yorktown Child and Family Centre!
The Yorktown Child and Family Centre is pleased to announce that it has been chosen from among 200 applicants to receive a grant from the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health.
Sept. 15, 2009
One small step for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health – one giant cheque for the Elizabeth Fry Society!
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa is pleased to announce that it has been chosen from among 200 applicants to receive a grant from the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health.
Sept. 15, 2009
$1 million to support mental health organizations across Canada
The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health is pleased to announce its first-ever grants to non-profit community groups across the country.
Sept. 15, 2009
New fundraising stamp on sale now!
A fundraising stamp issued last year raised more than $340,000 for the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health. To build on the success of the 2008 stamp and to continue to raise awareness, Canada Post has issued a second fundraising Mental Health stamp. The booklet (of 10 stamps) sells for an additional dollar, which is donated to the Foundation.
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