Andy Sytsema & Robin Schmidt
GROWING TOGETHER CANADA
By uniting together in our common challenges and bringing our lived experience, knowledge and wisdom into our conversations and listening to one another with empathy and compassion, we will grow together and build strength in our lives and in helping others.
Andy & Robin
And now these three remain, Faith, Hope & Love
BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE
For me it took Hope (belief), Faith (Trust & Action), and Love (Acceptance) to move my recovery from my mental health illnesses from hopefully to knowing I am going to be OK, I am not alone and I still have a choice. Give hope a chance, we are not alone, we are going to be ok, we have a choice.
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
It’s not just a part of who we are as survivors – it’s a part of who we are as a nation. – The Honourable Murray Sinclair
Honouring and preserving residential school truths for all time, for all of Canada. Visit to learn more @ NCTR
"I Still Have A Lot of Fight Left in Me" Robin Schmidt
MS Canada
We are here to help. No one needs to face MS alone. The MS Society provides information, support, educational events and other resources for people living with MS and their families. #MSAWARENESS
To learn more go to: MS Canada
MOVEMBER 2023
What Ever YOU Grow, Will Save a BRO
Please join Robin and I as we raise funds for men's mental health, suicide prevention and mental illness recovery. 'Lets not let men suffer in silence, it's time to end the stigma' Your donations today will have an immediate impact on the life's of many, including your own. Support a BRO Today
Men have a Suicide rate 3x Higher than Women.
HERE'S WHAT WE CAN DO
Buddy Up is a men’s suicide prevention communications campaign: 'a call to action to men, by men.
Center for Suicide Prevention
To learn more about Buddy Up go to: Buddy Up
A Community Where No Child or Family is Homeless.
Inn from the Cold
You can make a positive impact in the lives of children and families in housing crisis.
Your gift will provide HOPE to a family in our city who needs it most.
Every dollar makes an impact
Learn more and donate today @ Inn from the Cold
Over 35 Years of Growing Hope.
The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed is a Christian non-profit organization that has been caring for individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty since 1984. Operating in five cities across Alberta and British Columbia
Learn more & Donate Today @ The Mustard Seed
Serving Newcomers in Calgary since 1988.
Centre for Newcomers
Services at the Centre for Newcomers are influenced by and embody our values; those values are equality and respect, collaboration, communication, professionalism, caring, diversity and inclusion.
Learn more and donate today @ Centre for Newcomers
Canadian Mental Health Association
NOT MYSELF TODAY
With most employees spending more waking hours at work than anywhere else, the workplace plays a significant role in a person’s life. Work can contribute to mental well-being but it can also negatively affect it.
Join Today @ NOT myself TODAY
Centre for Suicide Prevention
TOGETHER TO LIVE
We're excited to announce the launch of Together to Live, your step by step guide to creating a community suicide prevention plan.
This is a guide to preventing suicide in your community. The guide will walk you through creating a community suicide prevention plan.
Learn more and connect today @ together to live
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
HOW CAN WE HELP?
What is mental health?
Mental health is different for everyone, and talking about it can bring up strong emotions. Kids Help Phone is available 24/7 to help boost understanding of mental health so you can feel more empowered to talk about it.
Connect today or to learn more go to:
Inclusion is a Choice, Choose Inclusion Today
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
One of the greatest gifts you can give to someone, is the gift of love by way of acknowledgment, empathy, compassion, acceptance and inclusion. The world today needs more love, and less of indifference towards each other.
But the Greatest of these is Love: 1 Corinthians 13:13
Love One Another
The world today needs more Great Love for one another and less indifference towards each other.
Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
1 John 4: 11-12
'No one should ever have to go it alone'
Men Need To Know It's OK.
We are losing to many Grandparents, Fathers, Uncles, Brothers, Sons and Friends. It's time to end the stigma, there is no shame or guilt in reaching out for help.
Growing Together One Day at a time
Together
Diversity
Diversity
By uniting together in our common challenges and bringing our lived experience, knowledge and wisdom into our conversations and listening to one another with empathy and compassion, we will grow together and build strength in our lives and in helping others.
Diversity
Diversity
Diversity
Diversity is what makes the world such a beautiful and interesting place. When you open your life to it, you learn to respect and celebrate those differences that make everyone special— including your own.
Inclusion
Diversity
Inclusion
Diversity does not exist without inclusion. When people feel included, they feel a sense of belonging that drives increased participation, results and creates collaborative connections which are innovative, engaging and vibrant. Individuals that feel included are more likely to be positively engaged within their lives and in helping others.