On this episode, we learn about the Roozen Family Hospice Centre. Operated by Pilgrims Hospice Society, it is the first freestanding, residential hospice in Edmonton. Grief is big, and weird, and hard. It is also a reflection of the love we carry for one another. This new hospice designed to help families with end-of-life care and grieving. It is designed to feel more like a home. And, there is  a focus on providing compassionate support and programming for patients and their families (including children, teens, and caregivers). Links: Find out more about Pilgrims Hospice Society. Take a virtual tour of […]

On this episode, we learn about The Way In – a mental health initiative that is being piloted by Edmonton Public Schools. John Holmes, Principal of Kate Chegwin School, tells us about out how having a professional therapist on site can provide support for students, build mental health capacity for teachers and staff, and create a social return on investment for the whole community. Links: Here are some articles and resources to learn more about the return on investment for mental health resources in schools: – Return on Investment: Mental Health Promotion and Mental Illness Prevention – High school dropouts […]

On this episode, we follow the life and career of Greg Davis, publisher of Melanistic Magazine and co-founder of Edmonton’s Black Community Fund (EBCF). Join us as we learn about his journey from growing up in Jamaica and taking one of the strangest college courses in Toronto, to cutting his teeth in the publishing industry in Japan and becoming a pillar of strength in his community here in Edmonton. Edmonton’s Black Community Fund will provide long-lasting support to Black-led and -serving organizations and projects. Edmonton Community Foundation has also committed $100,000 in matching funding for all donations made to the […]