Band Together
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Together We Can Build Something FOR Generations to Come
Band Together Community is a registered not for profit organization established to support the mental health community. Launched in February 2020, our mission is to break down the shame, stigma and isolation that is often associated with mental health and replace it with hope, solidarity and belonging while providing resources that support the healing journey.
We are currently partnered with the Community Transformation Foundation which gives us the ability to issue tax receipts for donations of $25 or more. Your generosity will not only allow us to continue to build this movement and impact people in their current state of crisis, but will leave a lasting impact for many years as we start to reach more people to bring healing and hope.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Donated funds will go to support our objectives in the following ways:
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To support our existing resources and the costs associated with our day to day operations
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To build awareness of our community through sponsored ads on social media
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To establish the ability to offer group therapy and subsidized private counselling resources
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A note from the founders
We were a family, going through regular life without much perspective or personal experience with mental health. It was in December of 2018 that our whole world changed when Kelsey (husband and father) experienced a significant mental health crisis that was short-lived at the time but would repeat itself in July 2019. Our full story can be read here, but here is an excerpt:
“It was at that time I gained a true appreciation for mental health and the unique journey each one of us are on. I realized sharing my story gave others the freedom to share theirs without shame. I began to understand there was liberty in knowing I was not alone in my struggle. I had a story to tell and it was part of a bigger story; a bigger struggle- the struggle to connect, relate, empathize and overcome. There was healing in banding together as a community by being open, honest and vulnerable with each other. I recognized holding shame in my circumstance and hiding in isolation within my struggle was the biggest hindrance to my healing.
Out of this experience I felt the need to form a community where shame and isolation were replaced by vulnerability, openness, acceptance, empathy and encouragement. Band Together was formed with the mission to create and cultivate a community of solidarity and support to those who are on the journey to pursuing healing in mental, emotional and physical health.
We believe there is a capacity to overcome in each of us but we can’t do it alone. Ultimately, we’re glad you are here. We’re in this together.”
We invite you to contact us if you’d like to connect or chat more about our vision and heart for this project.
Thank you for considering partnering with Band Together Community!
The Mercer Family
