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The 2023 Press Start CoLab Program Awards and Winners

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"The mental health crisis today is both multi-faceted and unprecedented, but there is hope. Each of the program participants brought unique lived experiences and insights to their proposals, and it’s inspiring to see how passionate and committed they each are to making a difference for all Canadians. Nowly and Teachers Life would like to thank everyone who participated in the 2023 Press Start Co-Lab, with special thanks to partner OTIP for the additional funding that enabled us to expand the grant recipient pool."

Last night marked the culmination of our 2023 Press Start CoLab Program, as we celebrated the remarkable achievements of our young social change champions. Over the course of the summer, 50 talented youth from across Canada dedicated their time and creativity to conceive and develop innovative social enterprises aimed at tackling the Mental Health Crisis in Canada. Today’s press release proudly announces the deserving recipients of the nine grants awarded in partnership with Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional mentors: Cheesan Chew, Patrick Glinski, Emma Jo Aiken-Klar, Jonathan Friedman, Keosha Love, Faduma Mohamed, Jonny Morris, Katie Fenn, Krysta Hajovic Clark, Cher Peng, Jessie Brar, and our inspirational guest speakers: Kwame Osei, Dr. Susan Biali Haas, Anthony Johnson, Larissa Crawford, Guy Felicella, Teddy Syrette, and Dr. James Makokis.

A resounding applause goes out to our extraordinary team who worked tirelessly to bring this program to life: Laura Osborne, our dedicated program leader; Lia Critchley, our Creative Director; Alessia Zeppieri, our Graphic Designer; and Dolena Matthews, our Event Coordinator.

With this amazing group, the future is undeniably brighter. Thank you all for your outstanding efforts and contributions.

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The Press Start Entrepreneur Program

We believe in helping to nurture meaningful change that comes from within our communities. Our Press Start Program will help uplift socially-minded Canadian entrepreneurs by providing them with adequate resources, tools and social networks that will help us all achieve a socially and environmentally conscious like-minded goal.

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