Help Bring Music to Mental Health
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Mental health struggles are at an all-time high in Canada. Rising costs, stigma, and limited access to support have left too many people suffering in silence. Today, 1 in 4 Canadians report mental health concerns, and youth emergency room visits for mental health and addiction have skyrocketed by 135% in Ontario alone. Yet, 75% of young people who need help don’t reach out. At the same time, nearly 50% of seniors experience symptoms of depression, often made worse by social isolation, loss, and health challenges. Too many older adults lack opportunities to connect, express themselves, and engage in meaningful activities that support their well-being.
This growing crisis demands action. The Awesome Music Project uses music and storytelling to increase awareness, break down barriers, and reduce stigma—bringing innovative, science-backed mental health programs to those who need them most. Our 2025 campaigns focus on reaching more communities, fostering resilience, and ensuring no one—young or old—struggles alone. Your support is more than a donation—it’s a lifeline. Every dollar helps bring connection, care, and healing to youth, seniors, and vulnerable individuals nationwide. Together, we can create real change.
BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR. WIN BIG. MAKE AN IMPACT
Yeti Summer Giveaway Campaign
Music has the power to heal—and with your help, we’re delivering that healing to youth across Canada through The Awesome Music Hour. This summer, when you become a monthly donor, you’ll not only support youth mental health, you’ll also be entered into a draw to win some incredible YETI prizes. Contest ends Aug 31 11:59 PM
Give $5/month and be entered to win 2 YETI Stackable Cups
Give $10/month and be entered to win 1 YETI Rachero Backpack
Give $25/month and be entered to win a YETI Roadie 32 Cooler
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Plates and Playlists
Right now, mental health struggles are at an all-time high—and let’s be honest, so many people are carrying more than they show. The good news? We don’t have to face it alone. By hosting a Plates & Playlists night, you’re doing more than serving dinner and spinning a playlist—you’re helping us team up with excellent community partners to bring music-based mental health programs to the people who need them most. That means more support, more healing, and more hope delivered through the simple power of a song. Here is how it works
Pick a night between now and December 31 to invite your friends over, grab takeout or head to your favourite local spot.
Create a playlist of your friends’ favourite songs (visit our playlist page for inspiration).
Collectively raise $300 (or more) by sending donations to the link below. Remember, your donations help us fulfill our mission, and all donors receive a tax receipt.
Whether you’re swapping stories over spaghetti or curating the ultimate dinner playlist, you’re helping people across Canada feel seen, heard, and supported. So let’s eat, listen, laugh—and make some real change while we’re at it. Remember to Snap pics, or share your playlist on social media with #PlatesandPlaylists.
Help Bring Music to Youth Who Need it Most
AMP Up Youth Mental Health
75% of young people don’t ask for the help they need with their mental health. Stigma, lack of access, and financial barriers keep them from getting the support they deserve.
That’s where you come in. The Awesome Music Project is using the power of music to break through the silence and give youth a safe, welcoming space to express themselves, build confidence, and develop real tools to manage stress and anxiety. Through music, storytelling, and creativity, we’re making mental health support accessible, engaging, and stigma-free.
Your donation fuels programs like the Awesome Music Hour, giving young people a place to connect, heal, and grow. It means more workshops, more access, and more young people finding their voice through music. Every dollar makes a difference. Let’s work together to create real change because no young person should have to struggle alone.
Bring Music, connection and Joy to Seniors
Support Senior Mental Health
Too many seniors are facing loneliness, loss, and health challenges that take a toll on their mental well-being. Nearly 50% of older adults experience symptoms of depression, often made worse by social isolation. Many grew up in a time when mental health wasn’t talked about, making it even harder to ask for help. They deserve better.
That’s where you come in. The Awesome Music Project is bringing seniors together through the power of music and storytelling—helping them reconnect, share their experiences, and build confidence in a welcoming, supportive space. Through programs like the Awesome Music Hour, seniors can rediscover joy, express themselves creatively, and strengthen their mental well-being.
Your donation makes this possible. It means more music sessions, community connections, and seniors finding comfort and joy through song. Every dollar helps bring light and laughter into their lives. Let’s make sure no senior feels forgotten.