Windsor Star Published an article Jan 24, 2023.

By Julie Kotsis

Four local organizations focused on mental health and oral care services have received a funding boost with the announcement of $564,000 in community investment by Green Shield.

The grants, made in partnership with the WindsorEssex Community Foundation, were announced during a gathering Tuesday morning at Maryvale’s Youth Wellness Hub.

Recipients include the Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex County, which received $200,000 to support the Youth Wellness Hub Windsor-Essex.

This year's champions are recognized for going the extra mile to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Algoma Public Health has officially named this year's Public Health Champions.

Nominations for the awards closed on Nov. 20. 

This year, APH wanted its award to recognize those who have gone the extra mile in helping others overcome the challenges of COVID-19. Among the recipients are Mayor Christian Provenzano, the Sault Ste. Marie YMCA, and Algoma University's Student Success and Advancement Teams.