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 donorYour consistent support, at any level, provides a reliable foundation for our work. Become A Monthly Donor |
Donate $500 or more annuallyYour generous gift makes a significant, direct impact on the students we serve. Donate Today |
Include us in your estate planningYour legacy will shine a light on depression for generations of students to come. Leave A Legacy |
Serve on a leadership committeeYour time and expertise are invaluable in guiding our mission forward. Volunteer |
Run with Team ResilienceChallenge 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 FundraiserFollow your passion and use it to raise funds for youth mental health in schools. Shine A Light |
Become a PCA in your communityProfessional Community Ambassadors are school professionals expanding our reach. Inquire Today |
Be an impactful educatorSelect 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 member only events with 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.
- Special Recognition at Erika’s Lighthouse events as a Beacon of Hope.
-
Other special opportunities throughout the year to connect with our work and our team.
Beacons of Hope+
Our most committed and generous supporters, those above $5,000, will be included in our Beacons of Hope+ community which includes all of the above and:
- Monthly insider updates directly from our Executive Director.
- Exclusive invites to special “Evenings with Experts” to learn from nationally recognized experts in the field.
- Mental Health Updates to stay informed with how current events is impacting our work.
- And more…
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.