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Our Story
In 2017, a group of community members gathered to address a heartbreaking reality: two students, a teacher, and a principal had died by suicide in our school district in one year. We came together, planned our first event, and called it Just One. Just one life matters; just one life lost to suicide is too many; just one conversation can save a life.
Over 700 people showed up that night, and that’s when we knew—this was only the beginning. Attendees asked us to bring the same hope and resources to their communities. We held eight more events, and now have requests for many more. We created the Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so we can find the resources to provide events to every community seeking hope.
Why We Exist
Suicide has become the second leading cause of death for young people aged 10-24 in the United States. In 2022, over 49,000 Americans lost their lives to suicide, approximately one every eleven minutes.
Our mission is to equip and empower communities to have real conversations about depression, mental health, and suicide. We’re committed to breaking the stigma, encouraging early intervention, and connecting people with the resources they need to find healing and hope.
Our Future
Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Events
Right now, we’re putting most of our energy into Just One and other mental health events—community-based gatherings focused on suicide prevention. These are at the heart of what we do, and we’re dedicated to making each one count, working to keep all events affordable for schools and communities.
Grants for Therapists
We want to support mental health professionals as the do important work every day. We strive to offer grants and scholarships for continuing education for therapists and counselors.
Distribution of Mental Health Resources
We also plan to create and distribute our mental health resources—like books, journals, and care packages—to schools and treatment centers. Our goal is to provide tangible tools that support mental health and offer hope to those who need it most.