Sponsored by 500 Miles for Mental Health, Sts. Cosmas and Damian school in Ottawa, Ont. hosted their second annual Family Wellness Day. It helped kids learn and share information about physical and mental wellness with their peers and families. This is a great way to build positive mental strength in our children as they grow.
The 500 Miles in 5 Months Challenge starts on June 1 and goes to October 31. This is our major fundraiser of the year. Please join us for this fun, virtual challenge. You can log any movement that you can measure! All donations go directly to grants for youth mental health projects. WE NEED YOU...
Rolling Hills School hosted a transformative mental health and wellness event for junior high students, thanks to the generous support of a grant from 500 Miles for Mental Health. This initiative brought together students from Rolling Hills, Tilley, and Alcoma schools, fostering meaningful connections and equipping youth with tools to support their mental well-being. A...
The Ottawa Catholic School Board is blending innovation with care. By introducing STEM toys and launching a STEM Bots Club, the school is creating hands-on learning experiences that foster curiosity and support mental health. The club will be a space for growth, creativity, and resilience.
Surrey School is tuning into the healing power of music. With new equipment and a broadened music program, students will explore genres from classical to contemporary, all through the lens of mental wellness. The initiative highlights how music can soothe, inspire, and connect.
This year, Maine Memorial Elementary is paving the way to better mental health—literally. The school is establishing a safe walking zone and promoting non-competitive games to encourage daily movement and healthier habits. The goal? To foster mental wellness through simple, joyful exercise.
Brooks Junior High School is kicking off a new soccer club with a mission: to support the mental health of children from immigrant families and beyond. With grant funding for jerseys and equipment, the school is creating a space where every child can feel included, empowered, and part of a team.
Rolling Hills School is turning play into purpose. With a new initiative centered around outdoor games and activities, the school aims to boost student mental health by encouraging movement, connection, and fun. But they’re not stopping there—they’re challenging another school to join the movement and apply for next year’s grant. It’s a ripple effect of...
Maine Memorial Elementary hosted the Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy and Well campaign, giving students the tools to navigate the digital world safely. Through engaging workshops and activities, students learned about online safety, digital citizenship, and how to protect themselves while using technology. The campaign emphasized that mental wellness includes feeling safe and informed online.
Holy Spirit School is helping young readers explore big feelings through books. The newly launched Book Collectors Club distributed curated titles to students in grades 3–5, sparking age-appropriate conversations about anxiety, ADHD, racism, and emotional expression. The initiative empowers children to understand themselves and others through relatable stories.
