The Kelty Foundation

The Kelty Foundation We are a non-profit foundation started in memory of Kelty Patrick Dennehy. The foundation was established in 2001 by Kerry and Ginny Dennehy.

Our goal is the prevention of depression related suicide in young people and to remove the negative stigma attached to mental health. After the loss of their son Kelty, the Dennehy's created this foundation not only to honour Kelty's life but to fund causes aimed at preventing depression-related suicide in other youth. To date, the Kelty Patrick Dennehy foundation has raised over $4 million dollars to fund causes related to youth mental health and suicide. Most noteably, the Mental Health Building at BC Children's Hospital, support for the establishment of a Chair in Depression Research at the UBC/VGH Centre of Excellence for Depression Research, and the The Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre. Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/keltyfoundation

We’re so grateful to our incredible High Stakes sponsors — CEM of Capital Event Management, Dayhu Group of Companies, Gr...
11/17/2025

We’re so grateful to our incredible High Stakes sponsors — CEM of Capital Event Management, Dayhu Group of Companies, Grimson and Sons, Aqua-Coast Engineering Ltd, RGF, Hughes Development, NatPark Creative, Kits on Broadway, Concert Properties, Roa Floral, Boy With A Knife Catering, Matrix Print Shop, and a generous personal donor — for believing in youth mental health.

Your support helps make High Stakes possible, fueling vital programs that empower kids and youth to thrive.

Want to get involved? Contact us to learn how you can partner with The Kelty Foundation.


oday we’re celebrating the Group for their meaningful contribution to youth mental health. Their generosity helps bring...
11/16/2025

oday we’re celebrating the Group for their meaningful contribution to youth mental health. Their generosity helps bring our mission to life by supporting the mental well-being of children and youth.

Interested in learning more about the work we do? We’d love to chat — contact@thekeltyfoundation.org

We are grateful to our partner the Upton Family for believing in youth mental health. Their support helps make High Stak...
11/15/2025

We are grateful to our partner the Upton Family for believing in youth mental health. Their support helps make High Stakes and Kind Mind possible.

Interested in partnering with us? Email us at contact@thekeltyfoundation.org



This week marks Bullying Awareness Week in Canada. No young person should face harassment in silence. Our Kind Mind work...
11/15/2025

This week marks Bullying Awareness Week in Canada. No young person should face harassment in silence. Our Kind Mind work supports connection, confidence, and resilience.

Learn more about navigating bullying at https://foundrybc.ca/topic-page/bullying-the-basics/


We are grateful to our partner Aune Foundation for believing in youth mental health. Their support helps make High Stake...
11/14/2025

We are grateful to our partner Aune Foundation for believing in youth mental health. Their support helps make High Stakes and Kind Mind possible.

Interested in partnering with us? Email us at contact@thekeltyfoundation.org



We are so grateful to our amazing matching sponsor, Ginny and Kerry Dennehy—Founders of The Kelty Foundation. Their supp...
11/06/2025

We are so grateful to our amazing matching sponsor, Ginny and Kerry Dennehy—Founders of The Kelty Foundation. Their support helps make High Stakes and Kind Mind possible.

Interested in partnering with us? Email us today at contact@thekeltyfoundation.org to learn more.

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Kelty Foundation! Here’s to courage, confidence, and community — the real superpow...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at The Kelty Foundation!

Here’s to courage, confidence, and community — the real superpowers that help kids shine.


No tricks — just impact. Join us at our High Stakes gala on November 20 for a night of fun, community, and meaningful ch...
10/30/2025

No tricks — just impact.

Join us at our High Stakes gala on November 20 for a night of fun, community, and meaningful change all in support of our Kind Mind Program.

Tickets are selling fast! Get yours before they're gone.
www.thekeltyfoundation.org/highstakes (clickable link in bio).

What a night! The Bravery Ball brought together so many caring hearts in support of children and youth mental health. Th...
10/28/2025

What a night! The Bravery Ball brought together so many caring hearts in support of children and youth mental health. Thank you so much to Rachel Beau for hosting such an incredible night at Kits House on Oct 2, and to our amazing partners and , and everyone who showed up, spoke up, and gave generously, your courage and kindness light the way.

A huge thank-you to our Gold Sponsor ZLC for stepping up in support of the High Stakes Gala.Your generosity helps us del...
10/25/2025

A huge thank-you to our Gold Sponsor ZLC for stepping up in support of the High Stakes Gala.

Your generosity helps us deliver free counselling and mental health programs for children and families in need.

Learn more about our biggest event of the year at thekeltyfoundation.org/highstakes


Digital tools and chat lines for children and youth in Canada:Youth in BC Chat – Daily, 12 PM–1 AM: https://youthinbc.c...
10/23/2025

Digital tools and chat lines for children and youth in Canada:

Youth in BC Chat – Daily, 12 PM–1 AM: https://youthinbc.com

Kids Help Phone – 24/7 phone, text, and online chat: 1-800-668-6868, Text 686868, or chat online kidshelpphone.ca

MindFlip – Free self-guided mental wellness app for teens: https://mindflip.ca

Foundry – Free Tools
Breathr App
SAM App for Anxiety
foundrybc.ca

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support:

📞 Helpline for Children: 310-1234 (no area code needed)
📞 Su***de Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

You’re not alone. Help is available 24/7.

Learn more at www.thekeltyfoundation.org

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