Giving Tuesday is Tuesday, December 2 — a global movement of generosity. But for the young people in our lives, every day presents a critical need for support, resources and hope
The youth mental health crisis is not just a headline; it’s a lived experience for millions of students and their families. At Erika’s Lighthouse, we believe that every student deserves the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental health. Our mission is to ensure no student feels alone in their struggle.
The Power of Proactive Education: Your Donation, Their Hope
Erika’s Lighthouse provides high-quality, comprehensive depression education and suicide prevention curriculum to schools across the country, at zero cost.
We believe in prevention, which is why our programs are built on our Four Pillar Philosophy—addressing the mental health of an entire school community through Classroom Education, Empowerment Clubs, Family Engagement, and Policy & Staff Training.
This comprehensive approach works. After engaging with our programs:
- 92% of students believe the program is important and helpful.
- Youth show improved understanding of mental health, school connectedness, and their ability/willingness to connect with trusted adults.
Your support is the only reason we can keep our programs free and easily accessible to busy educators everywhere. A donation to Erika’s Lighthouse isn’t just a gift; it is a vital part of the collective action required to change the mental health culture in our schools.
Unlock Hope All Year: Our Special Giving Tuesday Offer
While one-time gifts on Giving Tuesday are incredible, the true work of changing culture requires a consistent, steady source of light. That is the power of becoming a Monthly Donor.
Monthly gifts provide us with the dependable funding we need to plan ahead, scale our programs, and ensure that every educator, parent, and student who needs our resources can access them immediately. They sustain the light of hope all year long.
This Giving Tuesday, we’re asking you to become a pillar of year-round support.
When you sign up to become a Monthly Donor of $20 or more this Giving Tuesday, you will receive an exclusive special offer as a token of our profound gratitude.
A gift of just $20 per month—less than a dollar a day—can help us reach thousands of students in a single school year.
Click here to start your monthly gift and claim your special welcome gift:
Every single dollar ensures that a student facing the darkness knows that they are never alone. Thank you for shining your light on this critical cause.
Your Giving Tuesday Questions, Answered
Q: What is Giving Tuesday and why is it important for Erika’s Lighthouse?
A: Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that kicks off the charitable season. It’s an opportunity to focus on giving back after the shopping holidays. For Erika’s Lighthouse, it’s a crucial day to raise funds and awareness so we can continue to provide our comprehensive, no-cost depression and suicide prevention curriculum to schools that desperately need it.
Q: Why are you emphasizing monthly giving over a one-time donation?
A: Monthly gifts, or sustaining donations, are the most powerful form of support. They provide a predictable, reliable revenue stream that allows us to plan for the future, maintain the quality of our free programs, and scale quickly to meet the growing demand from schools across the country. It’s consistent care for a consistent need.
Q: What will my monthly gift of $20 or more actually support?
A: A monthly gift of $20 or more directly ensures the availability of our life-changing curriculum. This could support the cost of bringing our Classroom Education lessons to a new school, helping to launch an Empowerment Club that builds community and peer support, or creating resources to engage hundreds of families in a student’s mental wellness journey. You are funding hope and positive cultural change.
