Anu Srivastava Receives the Arts for Mental Health Award

The Founder of V Serve Canada, Anu Srivastava was announced the winner of this year’s Arts for Mental Health Award given by the  Mississauga Arts Council (MAC).
Describing Anu as an “exceptional community leader, philanthropist, entrepreneur,”, a press release by MAC said that this influential award, sponsored by Bell Canada recognizes the work of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to arts for mental health initiatives.
It was presented at MAC’s arts fundraiser, the MACsquerade Disco Inferno! on November 28th, 2024, at Le Tréport Wedding & Convention Centre.

“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,” says Anu Srivastava, 2024 Arts for Mental Health Award Winner, “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.”

“Anu’s many years of dedicated service championing the creation of organizations focused on community wellness through arts, music, and culture is outstanding,” compliments Mike Douglas, MAC’s Executive Director, “Her impressive achievements include founding V Serve Canada, a nonprofit focused on community wellness through arts, music and culture, the Living with Wellness Festival, and years of committed service to nonprofit organizations, including raising $14 million for Trillium Health Partners. Congratulations Anu, we commend you for your works and are honoured to recognize them.”

Later, Anu said on her Social media post , “So grateful and humbled to receive the @mississauga.arts Arts for Mental Health Award! Thank you Minister @michaeltibollo Tibollo, PsyD @macmikedouglas and @bell for presenting this award at the amazing MACsquerade evening hosted to raise funds for arts Huge shoutout to Mayor Carolyn Parrish @parrish4mayor Councillor Brad Butt @butt_brad and full Council for supporting arts and festivals in City of Mississauga Overwhelmed and proud to be surrounded by so many individuals who have been instrumental in making my vision become a reality “