HF Care Gala aims to strengthen Asian mental health support

The HF Care Foundation will host its annual gala, “Together For Tomorrow,” on June 6 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference Centre & Spa, raising funds to expand resources for Asian mental health.

The evening will also mark a significant moment for the organization as it introduces a new identity and vision.

“This year represents a transformational milestone as we unveil our new brand identity and vision for the community. We are excited to reintroduce ourselves as HF Care—a new name that flows directly from our recent Strategic Plan,” says HF Care Foundation Chair, Warren Yu. “As the needs of our communities evolve, our new identity allows us to meet these emerging challenges while maintaining the trusted foundation that has served thousands of families.”

HF Care combines the legacy of the Hong Fook Mental Health Association and the Hong Fook Mental Health Foundation, building on more than 40 years of providing culturally rooted mental health care for Asian communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

“HF Care Gala has evolved into a premium fundraising platform. It brings together cultural psychiatrists, business leaders, and dedicated philanthropists, all driven by a shared goal: breaking the cycle of silent suffering from mental illness and charting a united path toward a healthier tomorrow for the Asian communities,” says Yu.

Guests can look forward to a lively evening of entertainment, including performances by violinist Dr. Draw, cabaret and theatre arts dance duo Carlos Zapata and Sofia Skvirsky, Dance DNA Academy, and a martial arts performance by Shaolin Luohan Temple.

The gala will also feature a silent auction, raffle, and a Neo-Chinese four-course menu prepared by Eva Chin, co-founder and chef of Yan Dining Room.

“Cuisine connects community and culture. One of the first things I realized about my food is I am bringing generations together. To me, food is healing as well. When someone is grieving or hurting, the best thing I can do is cook for them. However, for many immigrants, mental health remains a silent struggle,” says Chef Eva Chin. “Within the Chinese community, transparency — especially between generations — can be difficult, yet we cannot truly heal trauma without first understanding it.”

For more information, visit hfcare.ca/gala.

*Story submitted by Christina Manserra.