Empower Change Together Gala

Every year, thousands of lives are impacted by the struggles of mental health and addiction.

It’s time to unite and put an end to these preventable tragedies by supporting solutions that actually work.

Join us at The Pipe Shop for an evening of dinner, dancing, and meaningful conversation. Let’s come together to create a brighter future.

WHEN & WHERE

Friday, October 18
5:00 – 11:00 PM

The Pipe Shop
115 Victory Ship Way
North Vancouver, BC

WHAT

Dinner. Dancing & Conversation

Celebrating unity, growth, and making a positive impact together!

WHO

Hosted by:
Fred Lee

Special Guests:
Dr. Mathew Knowles
Bif Naked
Guy Felicella

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Our Guest Speakers

Dr. MATHEW KNOWLES is an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer. From his early days as a record-breaking sales professional, to music industry titan, to author, professor and entrepreneur, to his current focus in film and television, Mathew holds many titles, but perhaps his greatest accomplishment is his ability to help others see the potential in themselves.

BIF NAKED is a celebrated and notorious performer in music, TV, film, and dance, and a tireless advocate and Humanitarian. Bif has transcended any and all obstacles in her path to become one of the world’s most unique, recognizable and beloved icons.

GUY FELICELLA spent nearly twenty years residing in a two-block radius in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside and, through sheer determination and the help of others, managed to survive two decades of being homeless, multiple life-threatening bone infections, and six drug overdoses. Today, Guy is passionate about advocating for vulnerable people who suffer with addiction/mental health.

What We Can Achieve Together

All funds raised in our Gala Evening will go to help men move past their drug dependence and addiction.

The Integrated Recovery Program, intentionally designed to provide comprehensive support for men recovering from substance use, is an exciting and collaborative project between Empower Health, Together We Can Addiction Recovery and Education Society, and Change Space Foundation, where participants’ progress is objectively tracked, evaluated and shared.

This initiative is rooted in the recognition that individuals turn to substances and other coping mechanisms as a response to mental health and other challenges such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Developed by a team of experts, the Integrated Recovery Program was intentionally curated with cutting-edge therapies, including integrated health services, holistic nutrition, advanced mind-body medicine, including neurofeedback and ketamine-assisted therapy where beneficial, and is designed to facilitate healing and transformation at a root-cause level.

Central to our approach is developing partnerships with the participants in their health and cultivating a community-based, trauma-informed and culturally safe environment, fostering meaningful relationships. This setting empowers participants throughout their recovery process and facilitates a powerful rediscovery of their overall well-being.

Having just completed its pilot phase, the program has received exceptional feedback, showing promising results. Participants have reported significant improvements, including a 76% reduction in PTSD-related symptoms and a 30% reduction in anxiety symptoms. More data is currently being collected, and this page will be updated as those results are found. This initiative not only aids individuals struggling with addiction but also benefits society by addressing the rise of anxiety and depression in our communities.

The Integrated Recovery Program stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and compassion, offering hope for those seeking a path to healing and renewal. With its initial success, we aim to expand its impact nationwide.

Funds raised at this event will be used to help individuals experiencing financial hardship access the Integrated Recovery Program at no cost.