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Child Hunger

Child Hunger

Within British Columbia, the staggering reality persists: one in five children grows up in poverty. This stark statistic underscores the urgent need for support systems to alleviate hunger and ensure these children's well-being. Schools become more than just places of learning for many of these children; they serve as vital sources of nourishment. Breakfast, lunch and snack programs provided by schools offer essential nutrition, while weekend initiatives collaborate with schools to provide additional support with food and snacks to take home. Yet, the struggle against hunger extends beyond the school walls. Families facing financial hardship often turn to local community...

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Children's Mental Health

Children's Mental Health

CFAX Santas Anonymous supports local programs delivering mental health for children and youth. The emotional well-being of children is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults.   Stigma-Free Society - Stigma-Free Society was born out of a need to address the personal and societal harm experienced by youth and teens living with mental illness, due to limitations created by harmful stigmas placed on them. Stigma Free Society provides children and youth with mental health...

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