In The News
'Our community matters': Kelowna mental health space gets funds to grow
“A Kelowna-based organization dedicated to helping young 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous, black, racialized and historically underrepresented people feel valued, connected and safe, has received a $150,000 grant, allowing it to expand to better serve the community.”
KELOWNA WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHANGE MAKER AWARD WINNER: Meaghan Duckett
Sponsored by Crowe MaKay LLP, the Change Maker Award recognizes a person who:
- Represents KWIB values and mission
- Demonstrates inclusivity and is a role model and advocate for change
- Is socially conscious and community-oriented
- By personal and/or professional example helps to make Kelowna a better place to live
“Free counselling available for 2S/LGBTQIA+ and IBPOC youth in Kelowna”
Kelowna Capital News
Oct 2022.
“Racialized and queer youth are welcomed to a safe space in Kelowna where they can access free counselling from 2S/LGBTQIA+ and IBPOC counsellors.
This Space Belongs to You has secured funding from the Kelowna General Hospital to offer 16 weeks of free counselling for youth in Kelowna and the entire Syilx Okanagan.”
Mental Health Matters
SHAW TV.
Meaghan Duckett, Founder of This Space, interviewed by Executive Director of Third Space Charity.
KELOWNA WOMEN IN BUSINESS CHANGE MAKER AWARD WINNER: Meaghan Duckett
Please See Below for News Articles Feature This Space
UBCO Business Spotlight: https://students.ok.ubc.ca/2023/02/23/business-spotlight-this-space-belongs-to-you/
Kelowna Capital News: https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/free-counselling-available-for-2s-lgbtqia-and-ibpoc-youth-in-kelowna/
Kelowna Capital News (2): https://www.kelownacapnews.com/community/kelowna-produced-tv-show-puts-spotlight-on-mental-health/