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The 'MADE IN YLW Campaign' Collection

The 'MADE IN YLW Campaign' Collection

We were absolutely blown away that this opportunity was brought to our attention. Honestly, we didn't know if we'd be the perfect match or if we'd be capable of what could potentially transpire. Our business and personal lives have both been going through extreme challenges, on top of the world pandemic and this was potentially one more thing added to the list.
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mental health advocates celebrate mental health awareness month with kelowna company you are collective

How We're Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month

Well, we're more than halfway through Mental Health Awareness Month and more than halfway through our events for this month! Join us for more casual chats and workshops to keep you talking and curious about mental health!
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You Are Collective and Cyan Bold Design in Kelowna BC create a new collection for Pride 2020 in support of Bride Services and Etcetera Youth Group

The 'Pride 2020' Collection With Cyan Bold Design

Something that was really important in creating this collection was to celebrate Pride, Love, Allyship, and the LGBTQ2IA+ community. And to ensure we always came from a meaningful, supportive, and involved place - not 'rainbow washing' to make our initiative look good.
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The 'Bravely Beautiful' Collection

The 'Bravely Beautiful' Collection

It didn't occur to us. It wasn't until a few meetings in that everything clicked. Of course, we would do an exclusive few piece collection with Courtney Burns of @bravelybeautifulblog ... A woman who intuitively writes passionately speaks helps and supports others creates safe spaces and above all is a compassionate and genuine friend.
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You Are Collective's mental health impact so far donating almost one thousand dollars to charity for mental health counselling

YAC's 1st Quarter of the #1MillionCampaign

Although the remainder of our quarter didn't quite go as planned, we're grateful for this opportunity to digitally connect and focus on our local community's... And we're absolutely stoked to be able to continue to help fund counselling with our #1MillionCampaign!
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Kelowna-based mental health company presenting their mental health awareness clothing, community events

YAC's First Pitch!

Our journey continued as we started to put our presentation together - a 6 minute pitch style presentation - for an intimate crowd of about 100 at a stage we watched so many people who inspired us in our journey so far share their stories and experiences on
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Six social enterprises from Kelowna chosen for Purppl's Change Up pitch-style event

Will We See You At #ChangeUP?

You Are Collective was founded on the need to fill huge gaps in the mental health community for proper care, support, resources, and information. That hasn't changed. Come check out our presentation at Purppl's #ChangeUP and five other absolutely incredible social enterprises in our community doing GOOD.
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YAC At Us Series

YAC At Us Series

We wanted to share our stories and what we go through day to day to help each other feel supported in our mental health and illness. Real talk from real people living together through mental illness every day: the YAC At Us Series.
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