To The Community
Message from the Board of Directors
As the newly-appointed Chair of the Lionheart Foundation, I am honored to be part of all the work you will read about in the pages of this Report to the Community. Before we dive in, I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation to my predecessor, Greg Heath, for his steadfast leadership and vision during his five-year term as Board Chair. I eagerly anticipate his ongoing contributions to the Board and Lionheart Foundation.
Lionheart remains dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support to adolescents and families facing anxiety-related challenges. In 2024, we witnessed a significant demand for accessible and affordable mental health services. Our devoted staff and partner therapists responded to more than 400 requests for assistance and provided financial treatment subsidies to 374 individuals. For these youths and their family members, Lionheart served as a beacon of hope, ensuring timely care and supporting their journey toward wellness and adulthood.
Looking ahead, I believe our organization is well-positioned to continue filling a crucial gap in the mental health system. Our board and staff have been working diligently over the past year to lay the groundwork for growth that would enable us to address the mental health support needs of even more young Albertans in the future. I look forward to the new initiatives and strategies that will make this goal a reality.
Thank you to all who partnered with us to impact our community this year. As we set our sights on 2025, your ongoing support will be essential in transforming lives. Together, we can continue to offer hope, healing, and opportunities to those who need it most.
With gratitude,
Howard Sangwine Board Chair 
Lionheart
Foundation Board
of Directors:
Howard Sangwine, Chair
Jamilah Edwards, Executive Director
Megan Babienko
Kristin Cerny
Heidi Dinning
Tracy Luca-Huger
Brenda Parker
Chris Redgate
Carol Ann Williams
Peter Williams
Our Impact
In 2024, inflation was top of mind for many Canadians, including the vast majority of individuals who reached out to Lionheart Foundation for mental heath support. With the rising cost of everything from groceries to gas, many households — especially those in lower-income brackets — found themselves struggling to make ends meet. For those grappling with the higher cost of living and associated stress, the specialized therapy their children need can often feel out of reach.
Thanks to our donors, we are able to help. Through training, subsidies, community navigation and referrals,
we helped families access effective treatment options in a timely, affordable manner.
In 2024
Our Clients
88%
low income
75.8% female
17.2% male
3.3% non-binary
3.2% not specified
Average age is 18 years old
Client Outcomes
95%
reported improvement in their overall mental health
95%
reported improvement in their overall mental health
95%
reported improvement in their overall mental health
95%
reported improvement in their overall mental health
Financials
Lionheart Foundation is committed to the responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to our organization. Our five core values — access, resilience, integrity, impact and excellence — guide our financial planning and decision making as we strive together to increase access to mental health supports in our community.
REVENUE
EXPENDITURES
* Our 2024 audited financial statements will be available by request in the beginning of April 2025.
We are tremendously grateful to each and every one of Lionheart’s donors, partners and supporters. Because of you, Lionheart Foundation was there to help vulnerable youth and their families when they needed it most.
A special thank you to all of our 2024 major donors: