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ONTogether, a not-for-profit organization set up to address the needs of Ontarians during the COVID-19 pandemic, has launched a series of limited edition resiliency posters created by artists across Ontario. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from this campaign will be directed to grassroots mental health organizations that are in immediate need of financial support, as well as charities that support families and health-care workers.
“Increasingly the psychological toll of the COVID-19 virus is becoming apparent”, said Jean-Marc MacKenzie founder of the not-for-profit ONTogether. “At this critical point, we believe a campaign that reminds us we are resilient and strong will support our preparation for recovery.”
The limited-edition posters are rooted in the things that make Canada unique and spread the message of hope and community in times of need. As of today, limited edition signed wartime-like prints can be bought online for $100 each with funds going to a different charity.
The charities that will be supported with the first sales of the posters include Second Harvest, First Responders, Distress and Crisis Ontario, and Yorktown Family Services. Six other charities will be selected with the release of six additional posters.
“Our world has shifted dramatically over the last few weeks causing stress and anxiety for children, youth, young adults, families, and women living with abuse,” said Suzette Arruda-Santos, Executive Director of Development and Communications of Yorktown Family Services which supports women, children, and youth in need. “Yorktown has been providing mental health services to Toronto's communities for over 25 years and we must rapidly adapt to the increase in demand for services. The help from Ontarians coming together to support us shows how united and strong we are as citizens.”
ONTogether is on a mission to remind Ontarians that we are in this together, and with the support of one another, will make it through the crisis. For the campaign, ONTogether assembled talented Canadian artists to lend their creativity in designing posters that inspire Canadians to stay distant but connected.
To buy a limited edition print or simply make a donation to one of the partner charities supported by ONTogether, visit ONTogether.org
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Twitter: @ONTogetherOrg
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