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Let's talk mental health at intersections. Join the global conversation as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Gain insights, ask questions, and share your experiences.
We will be hosting a Community Info Session event for the third cohort of our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Program.
About the Program:
Our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial program is a culturally-grounded psychoeducational and social programming designed to empower and foster the collective resilience and well-being of one of the most vulnerable age groups within the Black community; youth between the ages of 15 and 21 (Grades 9 - 12). With support from our partners and collaborators in the region, this hybrid programming model will consist of virtual and in-person group sessions, workshops and discussions, trips to local businesses, hands-on learning, and one-on-one meetings with mentors and instructors as needed.
We encourage you to also share this with your networks. Also, please get in touch with us at 226-336-1988 or info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org with your questions.
We are excited to announce our next Grant Writing for Racialized Communities Workshop in partnership with @cityofkitchener! This workshop will span over the course of two evenings at @kitchenerlibrary and will teach participants about various types of grants and offer preparation for the City of Kitchener's RISE Fund.
Hello everyone,
This October, the City of Kitchener, in collaboration with Kind Mind Family Wellness and the Kitchener Public Library, will host Grant Writing for Racialized Communities, a grant-writing workshop tailored for racialized groups serving racialized communities that teaches the essentials for writing successful municipal, provincial, and federal grant applications.
This free, two-part in-person workshop will be held on October 5th and 11th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Kitchener Public Library. The workshops will cover the basics of effective grant writing.
Participants will build their understanding of what information to share in a grant proposal and learn strategies for writing a persuasive case for support and telling the story of their work and its impact. It will also cover specifics related to the City of Kitchener’s Racialized, and Indigenous Supports for Equity (RISE) Fund, which will begin accepting applications on October 10th. Workshop participants will receive guidance and support related to their specific grant application challenges and build practical knowledge and transferable skills that can be applied to all future grant applications.
Register via the link below today 👇🏿😊
https://lnkd.in/e8EhMAWy
If you have questions about this workshop, including accommodation support, please email Rea Parchment Senior Anti-Racism Advisor, City of Kitchener (rea.parchment@kitchener.ca)
For more information about grants the City offers, including the RISE Fund, visit www.kitchener.ca/grants
**For childcare and dietary needs, please contact KMFW at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
#communityengagement #free #workshop #equity #skills #access #givingback
Kitchener Public Library
City of Kitchener
Greetings,
With our partner, Black Health Alliance, we are excited to invite you to a unique film and discussion event designed exclusively for Black youth. It promises to be an evening filled with inspiration, thought-provoking ideas, and meaningful conversations.
Event Details: Let’s Talk About It: Discussions About Trauma Through Film
Date: Saturday, July 08, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Kitchener Public Library (85 Queen Street North, Kitchener)
Our event aims to bring together young individuals and professionals to engage in film and moderator-led discussions touching on trauma and wellness. We have carefully selected an engaging film that not only invites but also sheds light on important social issues that resonate with today's Black youth.
After the film screening, we will delve into a lively discussion, where you will have the opportunity to express your thoughts, share perspectives, and engage with fellow participants. We believe open dialogue is a powerful tool for learning, growing, and fostering meaningful connections with like-minded individuals on trauma and wellness in our communities.
To confirm your attendance, please register via the Eventbrite. We encourage you to secure your spot at your earliest convenience as limited seats are available. Volunteer hours and an honorarium will be provided to all participants.
Please extend this invitation to any youth, friends or peers interested in joining us for this unique event. The more diverse voices we have, the richer our discussions will be.
We look forward to you joining us for an unforgettable evening of cinema and meaningful conversations on Trauma and Wellness for Black youth. Community mental health resources and refreshments will be provided. Let’s explore storytelling’s power and ignite positive change in our community.
If you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact us (226-336-1988). We're here to assist you!
Warm regards.
KMFW
We are happy to announce that this summer, we will deliver another cohort of the Cross-cultural Leadership Program for Black Youth! The program is open to youth in grades 7 to12 and will take place on July 04 and 07 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm!
The workshop will focus on creating spaces for Black youth to develop their leadership skills while empowering participants to share their unique perspectives.
You can visit this link to fill out the Google intake form to register.
Thank you again to @regionofwaterloo for making this possible 🙌🏾
Here is a message from our ED about the training, as seen on her Linkedin page:
"I have enjoyed designing these training(s) for youth and modifying them for both the newcomer and Black youth. You can request the evaluation reports via info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
I hope you can participate and join me in my quest to promote cross-cultural leadership skills 😊
It is one thing to put a program/training together and another to train and observe educators at KMFW deliver them... however, the ultimate joy for me is reading the feedback from participants."
#culture #inclusive #training #leadership #courses2023 #youth #workshop #summer #regionofwaterloo
Hello everyone!
We are happy to announce that the registrations for the SUMMER cohort of our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Program are open 🙌🏾 To sign up, please visit the link below and fill out the intake form! 📝 We hope to see you there!
REGISTRATION LINK
About the Program:
Our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial program is a culturally-grounded psychoeducational and social programming designed to empower and foster the collective resilience and well-being of one of the most vulnerable age groups within the Black community; youth between the ages of 12 and 21 (Grades 7- 12).
With support from our partners and collaborators in the region, this hybrid programming model will consist of virtual and in-person group sessions, workshops and discussions, trips to local businesses, hands-on learning, and one-on-one meetings with mentors and instructors as needed.
Please watch out for the invitation to our information session. Spots are limited, so we encourage you to get your registration in as soon as you can.
Thank you
#entrepreneurship #blackyouth #blackyouthworkshops #community #infosession #blackleadership
Greetings!
With Father's Day just around the corner, we are thrilled to invite you for a memorable and intimate Father's Day celebration.
Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Time: 3 pm to 6 pm
Location: 7-808 Courtland Ave. East, Kitchener
At this event, we will honor and appreciate the incredible fathers and father figures in our/your lives. It will be an opportunity for families, friends, and loved ones to come together and share the joy of celebrating the wonderful fathers and father figures who have played an essential role in shaping our/your lives.
Highlights of the event will include:
Inspiring speech from our Executive Director, Fun-filled activities, Delicious refreshments, and the space for an intimate Father's Day appreciation!
To RSVP and secure your spot at this event, please email us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org or call us at 226-336-1988 by Monday, June 12, 2023. Let's come together to celebrate the incredible dads in our lives!
KMFW
*spots are limited, so we encourage you to send in your reservations as soon as possible.
#kmfw #fathersday #celebration #notforprofit #fatherhood
Hello Everyone,
It's that time of year again 🙌🏾
The Storytelling Festival hosted by @kitchenerlibrary (Central Location) is scheduled for June 10th. As part of our ongoing commitment to promoting early literacy, we are excited to participate again this year. Join other community partners and us as we celebrate stories in many forms ❤️
Please share the flyer with your contacts, and we hope to see you there!
#klibliv #bookclub #literacy #notforprofit #feativals #communityteachings #performance #library #summer #kmfw #communityengagement #books #songs #music #dance
Hello,
We invite you to join our Klib Liv caregivers and children's Book Club members on Saturday, May 06, at 10 am as they host a virtual session with Guest Shauntay Grant @shauntay_grant, Author, Poet, Playwright, and Multimedia Artist 🙌🏾
We are ecstatic to have her engage us on her award-winning picture book, Africville 🙌🏾
Registration is simple and free. Please email us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org or call us at 226-336-1988 for the virtual login details.
Please swipe to see the book 👉🏾
About our Klib Liv Book Club:
Our Klib Liv is open to Black-identifying children 12 years old and under (along with their caregivers/parents invited to participate in some scheduled joint sessions).
#bookclub #library #childhoodliteracy #childrensbooks #blackauthours #communityoutreach #nonprofit #anitblackracism #blackhistory #author #blackempowerment #organization #kindmindsfamilywellness
Hello,
Catch us on April 30th engaging youth in our communities at the Launch Party of the Youth Impact Survey hosted by The Children and Youth Planning Table Waterloo Region @cyptwr
Please see below for event details and how to sign up.
We hope to see you there!
#communityengagement #youthempowerment #wellness
#Repost @cyptwr with @let.repost
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The survey officially launches on May 1st, but we're opening it one day early just for you We're hosting a party for youth (ages 9-18) to launch the survey at Communitech. Join us to fill it out, attend fun workshops with community partners on topics decided by youth, and the chance to win a whole bunch of prizes. in bio to sign up!
@smartwatregion @jahmeeks_swr
KMFW looks forward to the upcoming Conversations for Community Care series 🙌🏾
Have your registered?
Read about the event below 👇🏾
#Repost @porchlightcnd with @let.repost
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While #InternationalWomensDay and Black History Month may be over, we're excited to be celebrating and learning from the Black women in our community 365 days a year.
The first event in our new series, Conversations for Community Care: Black Women's Mental Health, is taking place on March 30th at 6 PM at Idea Exchange - Old Post Office Location.
Over the next bit, we'll be sharing more about our featured speakers and highlighting some of the questions we'll be asking in community together. Introducing....🎤
Ajirioghene Evi-Cobbinah (she/her), BA, BSW, MSW, the Executive Director, @kind.minds.family.wellness and the Community Engagement Specialist at the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.
Ajirioghene asks: Sisterhood - Does sistering offer a lifeline of support and validation?
Come be a part of our discussion around this and other questions on March 30th in #Cbridge. Link to Register here.
Are you a not-for-profit organization serving racialized communities looking to enhance your grant writing application skills?
This March, the City of Kitchener, in partnership with Kind Mind Family Wellness, will host a Grant Writing workshop for Racialized Communities, a grant-writing workshop tailored for racialized groups serving racialized communities that teaches the essentials for writing a successful municipal, provincial, and federal grant application.
This free, two-part hybrid workshop is being held on March 28th and April 4th from 6-8 p.m. at Kitchener Public Library and online for those who can’t attend in person. The workshops will cover the basics of effective grant writing. Participants will build their understanding of what information to share in a grant proposal and learn strategies for writing a persuasive case for support and telling the story of their work and its impact. It will also cover specifics related to the City of Kitchener’s Racialized, and Indigenous Supports for Equity (RISE) Fund, which will begin accepting applications on
April 3rd. Workshop participants will receive guidance and support related to their specific grant application challenges and build practical knowledge and transferable skills that can be applied to all future grant applications.
If you have questions about this workshop, please email Rea Parchment, Senior Anti-Racism Advisor, City of Kitchener.
For more information about grants the City offers, including the RISE Fund, visit www.kitchener.ca/grants.
To register for this workshop, please click here.
Thank you.
Good evening all,
We are thrilled to invite you to one of our celebrations honoring International Women's Day ❤️
In collaboration with ACCKWA, we will host a Tie & Dye event on March 25th from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Location: 20 Ottawa Street North. Kitchener
Registration is required and is FREE; however, spots are limited. You are encouraged to send your RSVPs by Monday, March 22nd at 5 pm.
For additional information, don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
We hope to see you there.
**Priorities will be given to the elderly and their family members.
#commumityengagement #tiedye #women #internationalwomen #acckwa #kmfw #togetherness #craft #culture
Registration for the upcoming Learning Circle, "What is in a name," is now open!
Details:
What's in a Name?
Why do you think it’s important to pronounce names correctly?
How does your name relate to your identity? What might your name tell others about your identity?
Join Ajirioghene Evi-Cobbinah in this FREE participatory workshop, where she teaches and shares insight into some West African thoughts, research, family traditions, and the history of the Naming Ceremony and its implication in a Canadian context.
Please visit to register today.
If you have any questions, please send us an email at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
We hope to see you there.
KMFW
In honor of World Mental Health Day, Kitchener Public Library @kitchenerlibrary hosts local partners that offer affordable, inclusive services 🙌🏾
Stop by Central Library on October 11 and learn about our services at Kind Minds Family Wellness and those of other local organizations below:
Kitchener Dowtown Community Centre
Carizon
KW Counseling Services
CMHAWW
For more details, please visit
https://kplca.evanced.info/msignup/events?df=list&kw=mental+health+day&nd=60
#worldmentalhealthday #wellness #mentalhealth #community #partnership #health #library
Dear Community Members,
At Kind Minds Family Wellness, we have served the Black identifying community members in the Kitchener-Waterloo Region since August 2020. This fall, we are planning our first fundraiser to support our outreach efforts, engage with the community, bring awareness to our programs/services and highlight small, diverse businesses.
Our fall community event will include a Bakesale, raffle, and collaborations with small, diverse businesses in the community. However, we are of the stance that our efforts would go even further with support from community members in the form of baked goods, gift cards, use of community/public spaces, or cash donations. For cash donations, please refer to our Donation Page for information on how to request tax receipts from us.
With your support and contribution to our fundraising efforts, we are sure to achieve success and serve the Black-Identifying community well. For established organizations and businesses, this form of support would also go a long way in establishing your company/business/group as one of our sponsors with demonstrated work on your commitment to ensuring equitable outcomes for Black identified members in the Waterloo Region.
If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please get in touch with us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org or 226-336-1988. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your kind consideration.
With gratitude,
Kind Minds Family Wellness
Kind Minds Family Wellness and PARKER HR
present the Black Youth Impact: Job Skills Development Program.
The Black Youth Impact: Job Skills Development Program is one of our many workshops offered through our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Program. This workshop will include a mini series on interviewing skills along with support for presentations and public speaking engagement.
We are extending this workshop invitation to youth, young adults and Newcomers to Canada to attend on September 17th and 24th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Both sessions will take place virtually.
Please take a minute to register via the link below.
Registration Link
We hope to see you there.
KMFW and PARKER HR
Hello everyone!
We are happy to announce that the registrations for our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Program are open.
To register, please click REGISTER!
About the Program:
Our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial program is a culturally-grounded psychoeducational and social programming designed to empower, and foster the collective resilience and wellbeing of one of the most vulnerable age groups within the Black community; youth between the ages of 15 and 21 (Grades 9 - 12). With support from our partners and collaborators in the region, this hybrid model of programming will consist of virtual and in-person group sessions, workshops and discussions, trips to local businesses, hands-on learning, one on one meetings with mentors and instructors as needed.
If you require additional information, please email us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
Thank you.
Hello There!
Have you seen our Klib Liv (Book Club) corner at the Community and Culture section of Indigo at the Conestoga Mall in Waterloo (Swipe for more photos)? 😁
Well, we encourage all of you to swing by there the next time that you are in that area.
We encourage you to support this initiative and to help keep our Klib Liv (for Caregivers and Children) sustained. There are several ways to do this:
*Go through our Booklist for our upcoming session (list available there on display or you can Swipe to view them here), and purchase one or more books on the list to receive 20% OFF your purchase! Use your Plum PLUS Membership and get an additional 10% OFF your purchase!
Your purchased book(s) will be set aside for KMFW Klib Liv.
*Share information about our Klib Liv programs and other programs at KMFW with your contacts.
*When you visit our display, you can take a photo in Solidarity and share it with us 😊
*Attend our upcoming FUNdraiser at Indigo Conestoga Mall (stay tuned for details to include dates and times).
To register for our fall session, you can head over to our linktree (in our bio) and fill out our book club intake form to register today for FREE!
You can also send an email to info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org or call us at 226-336-1988
Thank you 😊
About our Klib Liv program:
Our weekly Klib Liv (Haitian Creole for Book Club) is open to Black identifying children 12 years old and under (along with their caregivers/parents who are invited to participate in some scheduled joint sessions). Swipe for more info ⬅️
Additional information:
KMFW is also calling on individuals, families, and organizations who wish to make substantial differences and impact the lives of Black children in our communities. Through donation(s) from you, we are best situated to sustain the collaborative support and services that we provide in our region.
You can support by offering a financial contribution in any amount towards the purchase of these books. If you are able to support the cause, please CLICK HERE for more details or call us at 226-336-1988 or send us an email to info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
Thank you as you support the work now and ahead!
#bookclub #library #childhoodliteracy #childrensbooks #blackauthours #communityoutreach #nonprofit #anitblackracism #blackempowerment #organization #kindmindsfamilywellness
Hello everyone,
We are excited to announce that KMFW will be participating in a Community Market hosted by Stanley Park Community Association. The event will take place on August 11, 2022 from 5:30pm to 9pm at 505 Franklin St N Kitchener.
Come join us on August 11th to learn more about our organization, sign up for our upcoming programs and to inquiry about all the amazing work we are doing with our local communities 🤗
For more information, email us at info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
Thank you again @spcakitchener
#communitymarket #nonprofit #notforprofit
Hello,
The City of Kitchener has partnered with Kind Minds Family Wellness to deliver a grant writing workshop tailored to Black, Indigenous, and Racialized communities that teaches the essentials for writing a successful municipal, provincial, and federal grant application.
This workshop may be for you if you are a not-for-profit organization serving racialized and Indigenous communities and are looking to enhance your grant writing application skills.
This free, two-part, virtual workshop is being held on August 9 and 16 from 6-7:30 p.m. and will cover the basics of effective grant writing. Participants will build their understanding of what information to share in a grant proposal and learn strategies for writing a persuasive case for support and telling the story of their work and its impact. It will also cover specifics related to the City of Kitchener’s Racialized, and Indigenous Supports for Equity (RISE) Fund, which will begin accepting applications later this summer. Workshop participants will receive guidance and support related to their specific grant application challenges and build practical knowledge and transferable skills that can be applied to all future grant applications.
Registration is required to participate. To register online, visit ActiveNet.
For more information about grants the City offers, including the RISE Fund, visit www.kitchener.ca/grants.
Please share this and the digital poster with your networks.
If you have any questions, please contact Rea Parchment at Rea.Parchment@kitchener.ca
Thank you.
Hello everyone!
Join us on Saturday June 11th at 1 pm for a fun and safe space for racialized communities to experience the joys of cycling. Learn new skills from trained instructors and go for small group rides around the city. Free training, tune-ups, refreshments, live music, kids activities, and more!
All ages and cycling skill levels welcome! Bikes available for those who don't have their own bike, but bring your own if you have one. 🚴🏾♂️
Chance to win a free bike and bike swag! Thanks to Ziggys Cycle and Sport for donating the free bike.
Hosted by Rohingya Centre of Canada, Ethiopian Association of KW, Association of Liberian Immigrants in Kitchener Environs, African Family Revival Organization, Kind Minds Family Wellness, City of Kitchener, Cycling into the Future and Red Raccoon Bike Rescue.
Visit @cityofkitchener for more information!
Our Black Youth Impact: Leadership and Entrepreneurial program is a culturally-grounded psychoeducational and social programming designed to empower, and foster the collective resilience and wellbeing of one of the most vulnerable age groups within the Black community; youth between the ages of 15 and 21 (Grades 9 - 12). With supports from our partners and collaborators in the region, this hybrid model of programming will consist of virtual and in person group sessions, workshops and discussions, trips to local businesses, hands on learning, one on one meetings with mentors and instructors as needed.
To read more and to register for this community information session, please click "REGISTER HERE” below.
Hello everyone!
We are so excited to share that Tafadzwa, our Accounting and Operations Personnel here at KMFW, will be a panelist for an upcoming webinar event titled "Our Community in Transformation" as part of the Upstream Speaker series hosted by Waterloo Region Crime Prevention Council and Community Justice Initiatives.
To sign up, please visit the link below to fill out the Eventbrite form. You can also register by visiting @preventingcrime and filing out the form in their bio.
We hope to see you there!
"Join Chris Cowie, ED of Community Justice Initiatives (CJI), Tafadzwa Takaendesa operations personnel of Kind Minds Family Wellness, and MPP Laura Mae Lindo as they explore a restorative way of being in community. We may be adding another panelist to this event, please stay tuned for updates! Moderated by Mike Farwell, our panel will deconstruct principles of restorative justice, restorative practice and transformative justice and explore how these tools can build towards a restorative region. When we respond restoratively, we can increase individuals' care, compassion and accountability to each other. When our systems respond to conflict and harm in a way that seeks to build understanding and accountability rather than a focus on punishment, we can repair harm done enabling all parties can move forward more constructively."
https://lnkd.in/dmektBje
#restorativejustice #RJ #justice #transform #community #harm #communityrepair
We are all experiencing the effects of the pandemic on our mental wellbeing, and children and youth have been especially affected by many of the changes. We have spent some time having conversations with community organizations, families, and children and youth about mental wellbeing and we’ve started to make a community plan – but we need your input! Come share your opinions and ideas so we can set priorities for early support (for children and youth) and make our community better TOGETHER.
To sign up, please visit the link below and fill out the Community Plan for Early Support Intake Form 📝
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIaF5o741l4ri2beQd0951LcAkX-ARpf0weNcaAVG63h7txw/viewform
We can't wait!
#youth #children #mentalhealth #childrenmentalhealth #supportplan
We are happy to share this invitation with our community members!
Please help share with your contacts and network.
If you have any questions, please send us an email to info@kindmindsfamilywellness.org
Kindly,
KMFW Team
Hello:
KMFW is inviting you all to attend our Black History Trivia Night!
It will feature a series of trivia game segments that celebrate the contributions made by Black individuals throughout history. It serves as a fun, interactive learning opportunity that will engage participants while also honoring Black history and the struggles that were overcome.
Make sure to mark your calendars for February 19th at 5-7pm! You don’t want to miss out! 🙌🏾 and the winners of each game segment will win a PRIZE too!
To Sign Up to RSVP and Secure Your Spot Via Eventbrite:
Please see enclosed for the flyer that can be shared within your networks. If you have any questions, feel free to message us!
Thanks,
KMFW Team
Welcome to the month of February!
We are thankful to witness the start of another month in 2021, and we wish you 28 days filled with love and peace.
KMFW celebrates Black excellence every day of the year, and as such we kick off this month of February to share that:
1️⃣Black history is Canadian History.
2️⃣African diaspora is core to what we stand for at KMFW.
3️⃣We will continue to share compiled list of events available in the KW region and surrounding area throughout the month and the rest of 2021!
4️⃣We will highlight Black excellence of the past, present and the upcoming future leaders.
5️⃣Share interviews and written materials and other content from Black leaders in our community and Canada as a whole.
6️⃣KMFW internal events/programs and celebrations will be shared and they are open for all to participant it.
Please stay tuned and watch this space!
KMFW Team 🖤
#KMFW #nonprofitorganization #activism #blackhistorymonth #blackexcellence #blackpride
Hello Everyone:
We are collecting art supplies for use for our Art Workshop at KMFW.
We can do what we do because of members of our community; your support for this work is the driving force behind getting the job done. Our Art Workshop is entirely volunteer-run and with hopes for additional supports from members like you, we can continue to impact the lives of art lovers as well as introduce creative arts to individuals who are learning art for the first time.
Please support our work by donating:
- Items on the ‘Items Needed' list,
- Gift cards from any of the two local stores
- Or by making monetary donations.
You can contact us at info@kindsmindsfamilywellness.org to donate and learn more about our Art Workshops.
#arttutorial #art #tutoring #kindmindsfamilywellness #volunteering #blackartmatters
We acknowledge that this land (Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge), including the Haldimand Track, is the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Neutral Nations.
