In 2009, Hats On For Awareness launches with its inaugural Hatsquerade Gala event and raises $70,000.

The second annual Hatsquerade raises more than $50,000 for CAMH to provide treatment for those suffering from mental illness and addiction.

The third annual Hatsquerade raises $40,000 for CAMH and begins to lay the foundation to grow fundraising and furthers the reach of mental health programs.

Hats On becomes a Canadian registered charity!

We pledged $270,000 to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in 2012 and become its largest third-party fundraiser.

Hats On begins its annual partnership with Jack.org, sponsoring hats for their National Summit.

A client room named in honour of Giovanni Tiberi is opened at the new CAMH facility.

The CAMH Hats On For Awareness Volunteer Lounge opens as Hats On fulfills its $270,000 pledge.

Hats On continues its financial support of students and mental health ambassadors through Jack.org’s National and Regional Summits.

Hats On pledges to raise $150,000 to support Humber River Hospital’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health program.

Hats On continues its financial support of students and mental health leaders through Jack.org’s National and Regional Summits.

Hats On donates $10,000 to CAMH’s Gifts of Light campaign for "Peer Support".

Hats On founders honoured with the BILD’s Stephen Dupuis Community Building Award for their commitment to shattering the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction in their business community.

Hats On donates $35,000 to Jack.org to support National and Regional Summits. Co-branded caps are distributed to 1300 students who participate across Canada.

Hats On donates $10,000 to CAMH’s Gifts of Light campaign for “Feel Better Fridays” to lift the spirits of patients.

On May 4, Hats On is the Presenting Sponsor of the CAMH Suits Me Fine Program and Fashion Show at CAMH. This clothing boutique helps restore hope and dignity for CAMH clients, providing every day seasonal clothing, as well as clothes for important occasions such as job interviews and special events, free of charge.

On August 22, we launch a new partnership with ‘What’s Up’ walk-in clinics to promote their free city-wide services for youth and their families.

Hats On donates $35,000 to Jack.org to support National and Regional Summits. Co-branded caps are distributed to 1300 students who participate across Canada.

A sold out 9th annual Hatsquerade on October 27 welcomes close to 1,000 guests and raises more than $145,000 for mental health initiatives.

On November 28, CAMH names HOA Co-Founder Enza as a “Difference Maker” and one of Canada’s leaders in mental health.

Hats On donates $40,000 to Jack.org to support National and Regional Summits. Co-branded caps are distributed to 1300 students who participate across Canada.

Hats On continues its support as the Presenting Sponsor of the CAMH Suits Me Fine Program and Fashion Show.

Hats On pledges its support as a Platinum Supporter of the inaugural CAMH Difference Maker’s Gala.

In its 10th year, HOA reached the $1 million milestone of distributing, cumulatively, funds for mental health initiatives.

Hats On support of “What’s Up” walk-in clinics increase their client base by 57%.

Hats On is chosen as the charity of choice for the 2019 Mayor’s Luncheon by the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce.

Hats On becomes a key sponsor and participated in the annual March for Mental Health.

City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Vaughan Chamber of Commerce names HOA charity of choice.

Hatsquerade returns as an in-person event post-covid pandemic, raising $180,000.

Hats On establishes a new vision for the organization: breaking barriers to support mental health care, meaning moving beyond awareness by taking action that drives changes and impacts lives.

Hats On surpasses its annual fundraising goal at the Hatsquerade raising $625,000.

Hats On raised nearly $600,000 during its 14th Annual Hatsquerade Gala to support local mental health and wellness programs.

Hats On announced a fundraising partnership with Marshall Homes, pledging to donate $2,500 for every home they build.

Hats On fulfilled it $270,000 pledge to the Centre for Addiction and Mental health (CAMH) which has been put towards a dedicated volunteer lounge and a patient room.