OUR IMPACT

We receive dozens of heartfelt requests from people with no other available options and we want to provide that funding to give hope and a new direction.

6,000+

individuals in mental health treatment were impacted

93%

of our funding goes straight to the micro-grant beneficiary*

30 years

of supporting the community

SUCCESS STORIES

DEBT RELIEF

Individual was able to pay off half of his outstanding rental debt with the assistance of this grant…. Individual was unhoused/in a shelter for over one year prior to current housing arrangement, which was fairly stressful for him… maintained stable housing is integral to his overall well-being and daily functioning.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The client reports that her back pain has reduced significantly due to having a new mattress….The client has made significant progress towards increasing her physical activity to improve her physical health….due to her reduced back pain she has been able to engage in walks 2-3x weekly….an accomplishment for the client.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE

A grant helped an individual move and avoid a potential eviction that could have resulted in homelessness… He has made new friends…is engaged in more productive activities in the community…. addressing health concerns with encouragement and support from peers.

ANNUAL PROGRAM REPORT

We’ve helped individuals in treatment for Serious Mental Illness receive funding for medical co-pays, dental work, subsidized housing, and more. Trauma and mental wellness are community challenges that we must tackle together. Each investment in an individual’s wellness, no matter how small, can have an incalculable impact.

SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS DEFINED

Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a term used by our partners and the Federal Institute of Mental Illness (NIMH) meant to include several disorders, as defined by the psychiatric guideline, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental (DSM). They are generally considered to include schizophrenia, major depression, severe bipolar disorder and some other conditions.

Individuals with serious mental illness often have trouble managing their daily lives. This can include difficulty in holding down jobs, maintaining meaningful social relationships, and making responsible decisions from day to day. They often have very low incomes and depend on social programs such as Medicare's Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare and Medicaid, and food stamps.

Despite the difficulties faced by many people with SMI, advances in mental health treatment health treatments including talk therapy and modern pharmaceuticals, along with consistent access to those treatments, can mean greatly improved and productive lives.