11 Jul 2025

The Jean Tweed Centre: The Centre Of Change

The Jean Tweed Centre has been improving women’s lives for more than 40 years and still relentlessly pursue that goal today. Jean Tweed was a courageous woman who battled alcoholism in the 1980s, a time when people weren’t speaking openly...
By Jennifer Cox
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12 Jun 2018

Franca Carella – Helping Others Helps Her – The Vitanova Foundation

Founded by Franca Carella, the Vitanova Foundation has been a fixture of Vaughan for over three decades as it has provided treatment and rehabilitation to those dealing with substance abuse. When I met with Franca Carella for our interview she...
By Victoria Scott
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03 Aug 2017

LETHAL DOSE, VAUGHAN AND TORONTO FACE OPIOID CRISIS

Two people in Ontario die every day of an opioid overdose. City Life Magazine uncovers the opioid epidemic as it migrates eastward, tearing its way into our communities and homes by way of substance abuse and prescribed pain management. Over...
By Rebecca Alberico
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10 Jun 2016

The Vitanova Foundation

The Vitanova Foundation, a non-profit corporation providing addiction-related services, is now selling T-shirts to raise awareness and funds for its cost-free programs, including therapy services, individual counselling and shelter for individuals living in recovery from substance abuse. All net proceeds...
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07 Dec 2013

Vitanova Fundraiser a Success

The first step to recovery is realizing there’s a problem, the second step is letting the Vitanova Foundation help. Founded in 1987 by Franca Carella, Vitanova provides a 15,000-square-foot safe haven to clients of all ages living in recovery from...
By Rebecca Alberico
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