Art Equals Empowerment
March 31, 2010
Commercial Drive Business Society partnered up with The Kettle friendship Society. The artists from the Kettle Friendship Society created art to celebrate the Winter Olympic games. The merchants from the Commercial Drive District have displayed the artwork in there windows to promote the artwork.
art_empowerment.htm
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Conquering Waves Wins Bronze at the 2009 Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival
March 01, 2010
Conquering Waves wins Bronze at the 2009 Rio Tinto Alcan Dragon Boat Festival held in June in Vancouver!
For five years now, the Conquering Waves dragon boat team has been challenging the stigma of mental illness by bringing together individuals living with mental illness, their friends and families to compete in the dragon boat festival.
See photos here: Photo Gallery
The team is sponsored by The Kettle and the BC Schizophrenia Society – Vancouver/Richmond Branch. Congratulations to Conquering Waves!
For more information or to sign up to paddle, contact Chris at 604-251-2854.
conquering_waves2009.htm
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the Spirit of 2010 on The Drive - Multi-Venue Art Show
February 12, 2010
February 12 - March 21, 2010 on The Drive
A multi-venue art show on Commercial Drive featuring 200 pieces of original art incorporating
the Olympic and Paralympic values – all by individuals living with mental health disabilities.
For More information: 604.251.7633 604.251.2884
thekettle.ca thedrive.ca
All the art is for sale with 100% of the proceeds going to the artists.Artwork photography: Greg Masuda: Photographer - Filmmaker • Show art curator: Jackie Novik
2010Spirit.pdf
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Many ways to give meaningfully this holiday season!
December 25, 2009
For most of us, the holidays are a joyous time celebrated with family and loved ones. But for many in our city living with the stigma of mental illness, addictions and homelessness, it can be a lonely and sad time.
We work hard to make The Kettle a “home for the holidays” for many who have no place to go. This is especially important during today’s economic climate.
Please give generously this holiday season. You can make sure that no one spends the holidays hungry and alone. Thank you!
HolidaySeason2009.pdf
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Art Against Stigma - art & artists that fight stigma against mental illness
December 22, 2009
THE MAYOR WAS THERE!
Art Against Stigma - art & artists that fight stigma against mental illness
There were over 300 pieces of art - with many of the artists in attendance; wonderful appetizers; enthusiastic art lovers and art buyers; and our Mayor, Gregor Robertson and his partner Amy was in attendance! In addition MLA Shane Simpson and City Councillor Suzanne Anton dropped by.
Art Against Stigma, part of the Eastside Culture Crawl, continued on throughout the week-end. The art raffle held with the show raised close to a thousand dollars for the John Watson Memorial Fund, which provides small art supplies grants for artists in need.
Many thanks to the Art Against Stigma sponsors: West Coast Reduction & Redux, Vancity Commercial Drive, CTV and the Vancouver Courier. Thanks to the Eastside Culture Crawl, the volunteers, the artists and especially Jackie Novik, the show's art curator/organizer.
art_against_stigma.htm
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Art Against Stigma Art Show - East Side Culture Crawl
November 20, 2009
Art & Artists that Fight Stigma Against Mental Illness
VIP Opening Reception
Friday, November 20, 5 - 7 pm
1725 Venables Street (at Commercial Drive)
RSVP to 604.251.7633 or cchristensen@thekettle.ca
Art Show
Friday, Nov 20, 5 - 10 pm
Saturday, Nov 21, 11 - 6 pm
Sunday, Nov 22, 11 - 6 pm
- 300 pieces of multi-media art by Kettle members
-Art Raffle for exciting artwork - funds supporting art supplies for artists living with mental illness.
Art_Against_Stigma09.pdf
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Attention Kettle Artists! Sell and/or Display Your Art
November 09, 2009
Sell and/or Display Your Art at THE EASTSIDE CULTURE CRAWL Novemeber 20 . 21 . 22 Types of work we are looking for: Paintings. Drawings. Sculpture. Collage. Photography.
Calling_Kettle_Artists_2009.pdf
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AN INVITATION – BIG BROLLY GALA
October 06, 2009
Join Cadillac Fairview at our Big Brolly Brunch featuring "Leadership Lessons" from Hockey Icon, Cassie Campbell - Captain of Canada's Gold Medal Winning Women's Hockey Team.
Proceeds will benefit The Kettle Friendship Society, Lookout Emergency Aid Society, and Coast Mental Health.
Big-Brolly-09.pdf
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The Giving Hearts Awards
September 01, 2009
The Kettle has nominated Cadillac Fairview Corp. for a Giving Hearts Award in
the Corporate Category. To qualify for this award, a corporation or its corporate foundation,
must demonstrate outstanding commitment through financial support and through encouragement
and motivation of others to take leadership roles toward philanthropy and community involvement.
The GivingHearts Awards were created by the Association of Fundraising Professional to acknowledge
the true expression of philanthropy and will be presented at the
National
Philanthropy Day Luncheon in Vancouver on Tuesday, November 10, 2009.
Giving_Hearts_Awards_09.pdf
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2nd "Downtown" Kettle Luncheon "Making a Difference" was a Great Success
June 06, 2009
The 2nd "downtown" Kettle luncheon "Making a Difference" was a great success, raising over $20,000 in funds and sponsorships. The animated and talented Victoria Maxwell performed her new one-woman show, Funny, You Don't Look Crazy?! to an appreciative audience of corporate and individual Kettle supporters, friends and community. MC Tamara Taggart presented gifts of framed artwork by mental health consumer artists to supporters of The Kettle (please see Photo Gallery).
Thanks to the sponsors of this fantastic event and all the participants who attended and bought "Golden Tickets" to an exciting raffle draw for amazing prizes - all donated by supporters. Stay tuned for information on next year's Luncheon.
making_a_difference2009.htm
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Funny... Your Don't Look Crazy!! - The Kettle Making a difference Luncheon
May 04, 2009
Monday May 4th
11:45 am to 1:30 pm
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Junior Ballroom,
1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Victoria Maxwell, award-winning actress & playwright
Don't miss this touching and humourous performance - the true life story of returning to work after a diagnosis of mental illness. Victoria's one-woman play reflects a universal story, the resiliency in every one of us and the vital role love, hope and support plays in our lives.
Tickets: $85/$800 per table (10 seats)
Call: 604.251.7633 to reserve your tickets!
Kettle_luncheon_evite09.pdf
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DDB – The Kettle Cheque Presentation – January 09
January 30, 2009
DDB’s Richard Sandor, Senior VP and Marketing Director presents a donation for $6,000 to The Kettle Friendship Society’s President, Anne O’Neil in January. The funds were raised through ShareDDB, DDB Vancouver’s annual office art crawl and silent auction in Vancouver.
The Kettle Friendship Society (thekettle.ca) helps individuals living with mental illness, addictions and homelessness.
DDB Canada (ddbcanada.com) is the most creatively acclaimed, internationally recognized marketing communications agency in Canada.
DDB_Cheque_Presentation.pdf
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4TH Annual Art Raffle
November 23, 2008
The Kettle Friendship Society 4th Annual Art Raffle
100% of the proceeds for arts and craft supplies for persons living with a mental health disability.
Draw to be held on November 23 at 5:00 pm. Last day of the Eastside Culture Crawl exhibit
Tickets: $2 or a book of 3 for $5
Call: 251-0999
Tickets can be purchased at
1725 Venables St., 2nd flr. reception
Raffle_sheet_2008.pdf
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You Are Invited To: Art Against Stigma Art Show
November 21, 2008
Opening Reception: Friday, November 21, 5 - 8pm
Saturday, November 22, 11 - 6pm
Sunday, November 13 11 - 6pm
250 pieces of art by mental health consumers
ART RAFFLE for 3 exciting pieces of original art
KettleECC08_evite.pdf
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AN INVITATION – BIG BROLLY GALA
October 22, 2008
Bathed in music, cascading with cocktails, brimming with hors d’oeuvres, featuring live and silent auctions, and entertainment by the Dal Richards Orchestra, Cadillac Fairview invites you to another splashy evening at the 2nd annual Big Brolly Gala.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
HSBC Building Pendulum Gallery
885 West Georgia Street
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $175 each – host bar
Contact: Laura Winfield, laura.winfield@cadillacfairview.com, 604.630.5309
Get your tickets early as we expect this event to sell out!
BBG_Email_Invite.pdf
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Night Train Revue - An East End Reunion
September 27, 2008
Come join us in celebrating NTR’s 45th Anniversary while supporting a great cause. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear and see the best ever R&B band, The Legendary Night Train Revue – ALL ABOARD! Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street – Doors Open: 7:30 pm Tickets: $40 each or $400 for a table of ten (Includes midnight snack) Incentive available when 2 tables or more purchased. Phone for details. (Visa, MasterCard accepted)
You may purchase tickets by phoning:
604.251.4778 • 604.514.2277 • 604.944.7990
NightTrainRevue.pdf
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Telus Mobility Donates to The Kettle
August 31, 2008
Telus Mobility employees present Anne O'Neil, President of The Kettle with a cheque for $1,000 and with 50 "comfort bags" with socks, razors, shampoo, etc. for clients in need. The funds were raised by the employees through the "Dollars for Doers" program in which Telus Team members and retirees record volunteer hours and receive a $1,000 grant for the charity of their choice. The Kettle was the fortunate choice for these enthusiastic customer service Telus members. Thanks to Dana and her Team!
TelusMobilityDonation.pdf
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*KETTLE COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DAY AT HASTINGS RACECOURSE!
June 28, 2008
Special Kettle blanket presentation to a winning horse at Hastings Racecourse, Saturday, June 28th.
Thanks to Hastings for supporting this fundraiser benefiting The Kettle Camping program and to all our supporters who attended. L to R is: Anne O'Neil, Kettle President; Wendy Blanchard; Shelley Rennie; and, Brenda Smith.
HASTINGS RACECOURSE.pdf
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Kettle Community Day at the Track
June 28, 2008
Saturday, June 28, Noon to 5pm at Hastings Racecourse. Bring the whole family!
Tickets are $10 each and include:
- Barbeque lunch in the marquee tent area - exclusive to Kettle guests
- Live races taking place in the afternoon, including one named for The Kettle
- Tour of the stabel area at the track
- Face painting for the kids and access to the kids playground
You may purchase tickets by phoning:
Cynthia 604.251.7633 (Public) * Jackie 604.251.0999 * Tony 604.771.4486
Buy your tickets early, they will sell out!
All proceeds to fund The Kettle Camping Trip in September
Thank you to Hastings Racecourse for sponsoring the Kettle Community Day
KettleCommunityDay.pdf
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Safeway Employees Donate $13,000 to “Conquering Waves” Kettle Dragon Boat Team
June 20, 2008
Safeway employees at 4th Avenue & Vine in Vancouver present a cheque for over $13,000 to the "Conquering Waves" Kettle Dragon Boat Team. Conquering Waves will be racing in Vancouver's Dragon Boat races on June 21st to promote recovery of mental illness and to help eliminate stigma. The Kettle Friendship Society provides caring community mental health services & housing in Metro Vancouver.
SafewayEmployeesDonate.pdf
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The Kettle Dragon Boat Team!
June 20, 2008
The Kettle Dragon boat team is up and running for 2008. With all our funding in place, we are preparing for our best season ever.We began our practices in mid March to an enthusiastic group of 40 paddlers. With our 2 volunteer coaches and our veteran steersperson, we had 2 boats out on the water. Our plan this season is to enter 2 boats in the upcoming Rio Tinto Alcan dragon boat festival held on June 21 and 22. As of April 10th, we have approximately 65 participants. As well as Kettle members and staff,we also have groups from Raincity,MPA and coast foundation. We practice every Saturday at 130pm at Science World. Come down and cheer us on.We look forward to seeing everyone. If you would like more information about this Kettle program, please contact Chris Keough or Michael Faithful at the Kettle drop in.604 251-2854. Cheers and happy paddling.
DragonBoat08.pdf
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Western Potash Corporation Donates $10,000
May 29, 2008
Western Potash Corporation donated $10,000 to The Kettle Friendship Society at its recent "Making a Difference" event. The luncheon featured a keynote by Michael Kirby, Chair of the new Mental Health Commission of Canada, entitled: "Making Cents of Mental Health in the Workplace". The luncheon raised over $40,000 for The Kettle's mental health & housing services.
Presenting the cheque to Tamara Taggart, CTV Weathercaster/MC of the event and Kettle Board President Anne O'Neil is John Costigan (left) and Troy Nikolai (right) of Western Potash.
WestPotashCorp.pdf
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Making Cents of Mental Health in the Workplace
May 20, 2008
By the Honourable Michael Kirby
Chair, Mental Health Commission of Canada
At the Annual Luncheon
The Kettle Friendship Society
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Vancouver
MakingCents.pdf
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Making a Difference - The Kettle Friendship Society Annual Luncheon
May 20, 2008
This event will appeal to both a corporate and community audience – to anyone who is concerned about mental health issues in the workplace and the community; challenged by issues of homelessness on our streets; and, who cares about building a better Vancouver.
FEATURING:
THE HONOURABLE MICHAEL KIRBY
Chair of Canada’s New Mental Health Commission
Michael Kirby’s speech will be an inspiring and
challenging call to action to bring mental health
issues out of the shadows.
With CTV’S TAMARA TAGGART
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
11:30am - 1:15pm
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel, Pavilion Ballroom
1088 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Tickets: $85 / $800 per table (10 seats)
Exciting Silent Auction
Kettle_Luncheon.pdf
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Big Brolly Tremendous Success!
January 25, 2008
The first Big Brolly Gala in October was a tremendous success, filling HSBC's Pendulum Gallery and raising funds and awareness for Vancouver organizations working with people with mental illness and risk of homelessness. The Kettle was a grateful recipient of part of those funds. A $15,000 cheque was given to Nancy Keough, Executive Director of The Kettle at a special luncheon early this year. The Gala was presented by Cadillac Fairview, The Kettle's new corporate partner. Cadillac Fairview is one of the largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate in downtown Vancouver. Tamara Taggart, CTV's weathercaster and Kettle Board member was the MC. Thank you Cadillac Fairview!
BigBrollySuccess.pdf
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Gobble Gobble - turkeys from CTV employees
January 01, 2008
Kettle staffer Chris delivers 50 turkeys donated by CTV employees to help Kettle clients have a happy holiday. Thank you to CTV employees!
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Special Holiday News
December 05, 2007
XmasLetter.pdf
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Britannia Holiday Craft Fair
November 30, 2007
Nov 30 - Dec 2
This is the 24th Annual Holiday Craft Fair. Kettle members will be selling their arts and crafts at this famous not-to-be-missed event. We are looking for volunteers for this weekend long event - call Jackie at 604-251-0999 if you would like more information or are interested in helping. Artist deadline for submissions is Friday November 23, 2007.
Calling_All_Artists_2007.pdf
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Art Raffle Benefits the Art Programs of The Kettle Friendship Society
November 18, 2007
The Kettle Friendship Society 3rd Annual Art Raffle which benefits the Art Programs of The Kettle Friendship Society. 100% of the proceeds for arts & craft supplies for persons living with a mental health disability. Draw to beheld on November 18 at 3:00 pm, which is the last day of the Eastside Culture Crawl exhibit.
Tickets are $2.00 each or a book of 3 for $5.00 and can be purchased at 1725 Venables street 2nd floor reception or please call 604-251-2801 or 604-251-0999.
Raffle_sheet_07.pdf
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11th Annual Eastside Culture Crawl – Art Against Stigma
November 16, 2007
Nov 16, 17, 18.
Eastside Cultural Crawl Visual Arts Festival.
Friday, Nov 16 opening night 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, Nov 17 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, Nov 18 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Kettle Friendship Society participates in the Culture Crawl with the theme Art against Stigma. This event celebrates Art & Artists that Fight Stigma against Mental Illness. The Cultural Crawl is in its 11th year; artists across East Vancouver open their studio doors for 3 days and welcome you to ‘crawl’ around the neighbourhood. Over the weekend you have a chance to experience a great diversity of artwork-from emerging talent to internationally known artists – created by potters, painters, sculptors, glassblowers, photographers, jewelers, musicians, performance artists, furniture makers, and much more. Enjoy wandering around, talking to artists, shopping for art, and supporting the richness of our community!
For more details including the artists that are featured, location maps and cost please go to: http://www.eastsideculturecrawl.com
KettleECC07OPT.pdf
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The Big Brolly Gala
October 24, 2007
Cadillac Fairview invites you to an evening dripping in glamour at the first ever Big Brolly Gala.
Awash in music, flowing with cocktails, flooded with hors d'oeuvers, with live and silent auctions, the Big Brolly Gala is sure to make a big splash. By joining us you can make a real difference in the lives of people living
on the streets of our city.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
HSBC Building Pendulum Gallery
885 West Georgia Street
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tickets $150.00 each
For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Nila Allat at
email: nila.allat@cadillacfairview.com Telephone 604-630-5322
BigBrollyGalla.pdf
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Innovative Partnership
February 01, 2007
Cadillac Fairview Ltd. has announced an innovative partnership with The Kettle, beginning in 2007. Cadillac Fairview will raise funds, support events and help raise the profile of The Kettle. Cadillac Fairview is one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of commercial real estate. Vancouver properties include Pacific Center and Granville Square.
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