‘There Are a Lot of People in Distress.’ Dear Evan Hansen Creators and Experts On a Youth Mental Health Crisis
When the musical “Dear Evan Hansen” first hit Broadway, there was no knowing the large impact it would have on a community of young people challenged by mental health issues. The now Tony-award winning show “has fueled a heartrending conversation about mental health that has only grown more relevant.” On May 10th, held in conjunction […]
Mercy Corps: Drastic Consequences Of Climate Change On Fragile Populations Can Be Ignored No Longer
“On Earth Day, the global organization reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change … by helping vulnerable communities all over the world strengthen their resilience against increasingly frequent and intense extreme weather events. ‘Development and humanitarian organizations like ours must acknowledge that climate change is no longer a secondary consideration,’ says Eliot Levine, Deputy Director […]
The Y to Celebrate its 27th Annual Healthy Kids Day®
This Saturday, April 21st, over 1,500 Ys across the country will be celebrating the organization’s 27th annual Healthy Kids Day®, a national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. With summer around the corner, the Y’s range of free activities, games and community events will be making it possible for every […]
Dr. Oz To Ride with Team Lighthouse Guild in TD Five Boro Bike Tour
As Lighthouse Guild gears up for their participation in the largest cycling event in the country, they will be joined by best selling author and host of the Emmy award-winning TV show, Dr. Mehmet Oz. To help raise awareness for the the importance of eye health and vision care, Dr. Oz and Team Lighthouse Guild […]
NYU School of Medicine Ranks #3 Nationally & #1 in NY on U.S. News ’19
As long-time partners of NYU School of Medicine, we are proud to share its recognition as the No. 3 school in the nation for research, and No. 1 in New York, on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings. These are the highest rankings the school has received to date — reflecting their commitment […]
NYU School of Medicine Ranks #3 Nationally & #1 in NY on U.S. News ’19
As long-time partners of NYU School of Medicine, we are proud to share its recognition as the No. 3 school in the nation for research, and No. 1 in New York, on the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings. These are the highest rankings the school has received to date — reflecting their commitment […]
Hayley Berlent Facilitating Behavior Change Panel at Social Capital 2018
Hayley Berlent from The Additive Agency will join a distinguished roster of thought leaders at Social Capital 2018, the annual gathering of leading causes and partners in strategic philanthropy in Alexandria, VA. Hayley will contribute her insights and experience to the conference and the theme “Participate,” which will shine a light on the ways nonprofits, […]
New Ad Council Campaign Empowers Young Adults to ‘Seize the Awkward’
A humorous take on a serious issue, “Seize the Awkward” is breaking the silence around mental health and suicide among the youth. Ad Council, together with The Jed Foundation (JED), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and Droga5, launched the campaign in an effort to encourage support and create safe spaces for teens and […]
New Jonas Philanthropies Launches to Serve Nurses and Vulnerable Populations
On January 8th, Barbara and Donald Jonas, founders of The Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Healthcare, unveiled their new vision to support the nation’s most vulnerable citizens. Under the banner of Jonas Philanthropies, the organization is expanding their reach beyond nursing and veterans care, and funding solutions to transform healthcare for underserved communities across […]
3 Mental Health Experts Dissect Facebook’s Tech-Heavy Plan To Prevent Suicides
Facebook has recently announced plans of expanding its AI-based suicide prevention campaign. With strengthened “proactive detection” technology that can identify suicidal posts, the company aims to intervene earlier and help more people by connecting them to the right resources. Suicide prevention experts, Dr. Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer at Americans for Suicide Prevention; John Draper, […]
