At V Serve Canada, we are overjoyed to celebrate the remarkable recognition of our founder, Anu Srivastava, as the recipient of the 2024 Arts for Mental Health Award presented by the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC). This prestigious award, sponsored by Bell Canada, honours individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to advancing arts as a means of promoting mental health and wellness.
Anu Srivastava’s journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the transformative power of the arts. As the founder of V Serve Canada, Anu has pioneered initiatives that bring arts, music, and culture to the forefront of community wellness. Her vision has touched countless lives, fostering healing, connection, and joy through creative expression.
“This award recognition reaffirms my commitment to showcasing the transformative power of the arts on mental health and wellness through our work at V Serve Canada,” shares Anu Srivastava. “I am inspired to continue my journey of advocating for the arts as a vital tool for fostering healing, connection, and community well-being in Mississauga.”
We invite everyone to join us in congratulating Anu Srivastava on this well-deserved honour. Her work embodies the mission of V Serve Canada: to promote wellness, connection, and healing through the transformative power of the arts. As we continue our journey, we are inspired by Anu’s leadership and dedication to building a stronger, more vibrant community through creative expression.
Together, let’s celebrate the arts as a catalyst for mental health and wellness!
As the year draws to a close, we at V Serve Canada reflect with gratitude and humility on our accomplishments in 2024. Alongside Anu Srivastava’s recognition, we are thrilled to share that our flagship event, the Living With Wellness Arts Festival, was also a nominee for MAC’s prestigious Festival of the Year Award. This acknowledgment reaffirms the impact of our efforts to create spaces where arts and wellness intersect to benefit our community.
We look forward to building on these achievements and striving for an even more impactful 2025, as we continue to harness the transformative power of the arts to inspire, connect, and heal our community.
