FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PCHS Manitoba Receives $20,000 Grant from TELUS Friendly Future Foundation to Launch Youth Peer Support Program
Winnipeg, July 8, 2025– PCHS Manitoba (Punjabi Community Health Services) is thrilled to announce it has received a $20,000 grant from the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation through the TELUS Manitoba Community Board to launch a new Youth Peer Support Program, set to begin in early 2026.
The initiative will be led by Roni Dhaliwal, PCHS Manitoba’s Community Outreach and System Navigator, and is being developed in collaboration with PCHS Ontario, leveraging their successful model while adapting it to reflect the unique needs of Winnipeg’s youth.
The Youth Peer Support Program will recruit and train young people from diverse backgrounds to serve as peer mentors, supporting one another through shared lived experience, community connection, and leadership development. Training and supervision will be provided to ensure peer mentors are equipped to offer meaningful support while building personal and professional skills.
This funding marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in youth engagement at PCHS Manitoba. The organization welcomes this new relationship with TELUS and continues to seek community-based partnerships that help create and implement innovative, culturally responsive programs that reflect the voices and strengths of the people they serve.
“It’s not just about launching a program—it’s about building long-term systems of support led by the community, for the community,” added Dhaliwal.
For more information about the Youth Peer Support Program or to get involved, visit www.pchsmb.org or contact info@pchsmb.org.
About PCHS Manitoba
PCHS Manitoba is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of South Asian individuals and families in Manitoba. Through its diverse programs and services, PCHS Manitoba provides culturally relevant support in the areas of mental health, healthcare, community engagement, and justice. By advocating for the unique needs of the South Asian community, PCHS Manitoba works to address systemic challenges and improve access to vital resources.
