Change and accomplishment are both functions of time. What do I mean by that? The amount of change we experience, as well as what we accomplish, depend on the passage of time. Even when day-to-day changes are indecipherable, transformation over a longer period can be significant. Our annual Report to the Community is a chance for Lionheart Foundation to take stock of the changes and accomplishments of the past 12 months.

In terms of change, the past year was a big one. Inflation, rising interest rates, and the escalated cost of living are putting pressure on both personal finances and mental health support. The demand for Lionheart Foundation’s services has never been greater.

In the face of such change, I and the Board of Directors are very proud of what Lionheart and our hard-working team of professionals accomplished in 2023.

Over the past year, we provided subsidized mental health therapy and nutritional support to 379 young people and their families, helping them tackle diverse and often complicated mental health challenges and learn to deal with change in a positive way.

Thank you for your role in all that Lionheart Foundation achieved this year — for your financial and organizational partnership and for your continued encouragement and support.

While I fully expect that 2024 will bring more change, I have every confidence that together we will once again rise to the challenge and make a difference for the youth in our community.

Yours truly,
Greg Heath Board Chair         

Lionheart Foundation is committed to the responsible stewardship of every dollar entrusted to our organization. With cost of living on the rise, many families in our city face financial hardship, the stress of which can both exacerbate mental health challenges and make it more difficult to afford treatment. Likewise, we recognize that many donors and granting agencies experience similar financial pressures.

In 2023, Lionheart focused on building our internal capacity to maximize both impact and efficiency as we responded to a 20% increase in demand for our services.