Introducing Beacons of Hope

Beacons of Hope is launching early 2026. Stay tuned for more information.

Beacons of Hope: An Exclusive Erika's Lighthouse Community

Join an exclusive community shining a light on youth mental health.

At Erika’s Lighthouse, we are dedicated to ensuring every student has the knowledge and tools they need to care for their mental health. This life-saving work is made possible by a passionate community of donors and supporters who believe, as we do, that every young person deserves good mental health. 

To recognize our most dedicated partners, we are proud to introduce Beacons of Hope, an exclusive community of philanthropic leaders committed to furthering the mission of Erika’s Lighthouse.

Members of this community are the bedrock of our organization, providing the steady support that allows us to offer our high-quality depression education and suicide prevention curriculum to schools across the country, entirely for free. 

An Invitation to Join

You are invited to become a Beacon of Hope. Your commitment ensures that we can continue to open up life-saving conversations in classrooms, equip students with the skills to help themselves and their peers, and ultimately, address our youth mental health crisis with practical, hopeful solutions.

You will automatically be invited to join this community when you partner with us in one of the following ways:

Become a monthly recurring donor

Your consistent support, at any level, provides a reliable foundation for our work.

Become A Monthly Donor

Donate $500 or more annually

Your generous gift makes a significant, direct impact on the students we serve.

Donate Today

Include us in your estate planning

Your legacy will shine a light on depression for generations of students to come.

Leave A Legacy

Serve on a leadership committee

Your time and expertise are invaluable in guiding our mission forward.

Volunteer

Run with Team Resilience

Challenge yourself in an endurance race of your choice, or join us in Berlin, Chicago, Sydney or Tokyo.

Run With Us

Host a DIY Shine A Light Fundraiser

Follow your passion and use it to raise funds for youth mental health in schools.

Shine A Light

Become a PCA in your community

Professional Community Ambassadors are school professionals expanding our reach.

Inquire Today

Be an impactful educator

Select school professionals that are promoting inclusive schools around mental health.

Start In Your School Today

Exclusive Benefits for Our Beacons of Hope

As a thank you for your incredible commitment, you will receive insider access and special recognition that brings you closer to the mission you make possible:

  • Membership card with the number of years you have been a Beacon of Hope

  • Quarterly insider updates directly from our Executive Director.

  • Special birthday greeting from the Erika’s Lighthouse team.

  • Exclusive, early access to join Team Resilience, Beacon of Hope Day, and other signature events before anyone else.

  • A 10% discount at the Erika’s Lighthouse Good Mental Health Store.

  • Other special opportunities throughout the year to connect with our work and our team.

The Power to Change the World

Together, We Can Make A Difference

Your support as a Beacon of Hope helps turn every school community into a beacon of hope for students in need. Thank you for shining a light, breaking down stigma, and empowering students across the country.