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Foundry is ready to open its doors after raising $2 million.

Foundry Kelowna has completed the goal of raising $2 million in support of its opening.

In just seven months, the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation and CMHA Kelowna successfully raised the funds needed to open the new integrated care centre aimed at supporting youth and families struggling with mental health and substance issues.

“Every aspect of this project has demonstrated collaboration and innovation,” said Shelagh Turner, executive director of CMHA Kelowna. “We are so inspired by how our community has caught the vision of Foundry Kelowna.

Its goal is to make it as easy as possible for youth and families to take charge of their health.

The Foundry will be ready to officially open its doors to walk-ins in September.

“From elementary school classes to 100 Men Who Give a Damn, we were overwhelmed by how this cause touched so many,” said Doug Rankmore, CEO of the KGH Foundation. 

“We saw unprecedented creativity in how the community gave, how friends and families were engaged, how our messages of hope and action were shared.”

CMHA staff will spend the summer co-ordinating programs and services provided by 24 different agencies that will work together to provide youth the help they need.