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

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 DonorDonate $500 or more annually
Your generous gift makes a significant, direct impact on the students we serve.
Donate TodayInclude us in your estate planning
Your legacy will shine a light on depression for generations of students to come.
Leave A LegacyServe on a leadership committee
Your time and expertise are invaluable in guiding our mission forward.
VolunteerRun with Team Resilience
Challenge yourself in an endurance race of your choice, or join us in Berlin, Chicago, Sydney or Tokyo.
Run With UsHost a DIY Shine A Light Fundraiser
Follow your passion and use it to raise funds for youth mental health in schools.
Shine A LightBecome a PCA in your community
Professional Community Ambassadors are school professionals expanding our reach.
Inquire TodayBe an impactful educator
Select school professionals that are promoting inclusive schools around mental health.
Start In Your School TodayExclusive 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.

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.