4:13 Strong Competitors

Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society. For more than 20 years, we have equipped the next generation of peer mental health advocates through a variety of programs, including the Active Minds Chapter Network, A.S.K., and Send Silence Packing. Our advocacy, initiatives, and campaigns foster lasting change in how youth view and discuss mental health, encouraging them to use their voices to influence broader conversations and inform mental health supports within their communities. Together, we are building a diverse movement of champions committed to improving mental health for all.

Project LIFT’s innovative delivery of mental health services provides therapy through the unique platform of vocational training. At no cost, at-risk teens and young adults engage in hands- on paid training in: welding, HVAC, solar installation, barbering/cosmetology, construction, auto repair, screen printing and more, while licensed therapists work with them to address issues including depression, addiction, trauma, and anger management. With a strong focus on vocational training, job readiness, and employability, Project LIFT works to impact industry by equipping potential employees with the tools to succeed. The on-site Pathway Academy of Innovation is also provided to help those who have dropped out achieve their accredited high school diploma. Project LIFT serves more than 600 youth and young adults annually, in its Martin, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie County, FL locations, with additional expansions coming soon. Last year, 96% of participants successfully completed the program drug free, and 87% who were 18 or older secured employment with Project LIFT industry partners after program completion. For more information, visit projectlift.org or call 772-221-2244.

We care deeply that children with disabilities in the world’s poorest communities live healthier, happier, longer lives. Too many of these kids are sick, lonely, abused, dying. We believe each one is loved and valued by God. No child should be forgotten. Why? Because we believe that a whole world needs everyone. No one should be forgotten. So together with Canadians like you, we fight for equal access to school and to jobs for people with disabilities in developing countries. Together with you, we give healing hugs to kids in need – giving medical and rehabilitative care that heals young bodies and mends broken hearts. Together with you we share God’s love with the most vulnerable children and families on the planet.