A local auto parts supply company is making a significant donation to the Sole Focus Project of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Ground Effects on Rhodes Drive is commiting $30,000 over 3 years to the project.
Ground Effects President Jim Scott with Cheque to CMHA (by AM800's Peter Langille)
As part of the announcement, CMHA client Oliver Stewart spoke about his experience coping with depression.
CMHA CEO Claudia den Boer Grima says hearing the story is a reminder of why their work is important
"Just reminds me of how powerful a story can be and this is what motivates us to do the work we do and what enticed us and motivated us to launch the sole focus campaign" says den Boer Grima.
Ground Effects President Jim Scott calls it an important program to back.
Scott says he had an employee who left the building and needed mental health help.
"I went out to try to talk him back into work, and I didn't have the ability, I didn't have training or anything else and we made a call to a help centre and got him help" said Scott, "I can tell you he works here today and does a wonderful job for us"
den Boer Grima says they're now closing in on half their $500,000 goal for the 3 year project.
Sole Focus is a fundraiser for CMHA, but also to educate people about mental health and reduce the stigma.