Newmarket mental care clinic Cadence Health and Wellness is getting a massive makeover from Sherwin-Williams Canada.
The paint company is revitalizing Cadence’s space for a charitable outreach project, with painting starting May 12. Sherwin will be bringing in new colours and flourishes to Cadence, which is focused on providing care to veterans and first responders.
“This isn’t just about design—it’s about dignity,” Cadence co-owner Chris Dupee said in a news release. “It’s about ensuring our space lives up to the level of care and respect we provide every day.”
Sherwin-Williams has a community engagement team that seeks out charitable causes. Division manager of design Emily Grundy said they found out that Cadence, at 625 Davis Dr., was seeking to update its look and decided to step in to support the cause.
Cadence is located in a former house across from Southlake Health. Williams said they hope to give it a more professional, business-like feel, but also welcoming and grounded.
“We’re gonna add some panelling to literally almost surround the space ot make it feel very intimate and comfortable and space for you to have conversations,” she said, adding they also plan to use wayfinding in the design to help clients navigate the space.
For several years, Cadence has offered help and treatment to veterans in need of support.
“Spaces like this make all the difference,” veteran Glenn Coyle said in a news release. “This project is about more than paint and colour — it’s about creating a place where healing feels possible the moment you walk through the door.”
Grundy said it is important to update spaces that were once residences to make it more clear that they are businesses, or in this case, a clinic. She said they hope to make that more readily apparent, and help clients know when they are walking in that they are in a space for healing.
Keeping the perspective of the clients in mind is important, she said.
“It’s very humbling,” she said. “You have to get into that empathetic mode to feel how they would feel.”
The project will take a couple of weeks to complete, Grundy said.
“The right environment is part of the healing process,” Cadence co-owner Angel Dupee said in a news release. “This isn’t just a facelift — it’s about creating an atmosphere where people feel grounded, supported, and valued from the moment they arrive.”
Grundy said they hope to obtain donations of carpets to further help with the effort. If you are interested in donating, you can message [email protected].
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