Team Resilience 2025 Update The collective energy of Team Resilience has been felt across the globe. We are incredibly proud to celebrate the incredible cohort of 131 dedicated athletes who took on the ultimate endurance challenge—26.2 miles!—all while raising crucial awareness and funds for Erika’s Lighthouse. From the stunning Australian coast, where 8 runners tackled …
The year 2025 is coming to a close, a time for reflection on what we’ve achieved together and a moment to look ahead with hope and ambition. The youth mental health crisis continues to challenge families and schools across the country, but thanks to the generosity of donors like you, Erika’s Lighthouse is meeting this …
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At Erika’s Lighthouse, our mission is driven by a powerful vision: to ensure no young person ever feels alone in their depression. We do this by providing free, evidence-informed mental health programs and resources to middle school and high school communities across the country. This essential work—equipping schools, empowering students, and breaking down the stigma—requires …
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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, …
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Making mental health education a priority in schools isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. This podcast episode focuses on the effectiveness of Erika’s Lighthouse programs: from classroom education to empowerment clubs, to how to have supportive conversations if you are concerned about a young person in your life.
August is Make-a-Will Month—a time dedicated to the powerful act of planning for the future. While it may not be a topic we discuss every day, creating a will is one of the most thoughtful and impactful things you can do for the people and causes you love. It’s an opportunity to protect your family …
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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 …
Erika’s Lighthouse releases an annual program report to highlight the impact that our programs have made in schools nationwide with our Level II and Level III classroom education. The Program Report for the 2023-2024 school year also recognizes Erika’s Lighthouse’s 20th Anniversary and takes a look at how our programs have changed over the course …
If you are an IRA owner age 70½ or over, you may be eligible to make a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) from your IRA. A QCD is a tax-free distribution from your IRA that is made directly to a qualified charity, like Eirka’s Lighthouse There are several benefits to making a qualified charitable distribution. First, …
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Erika’s Lighthouse believes every school community can be inclusive, empathetic and supportive around mental health. Our framework for promoting inclusive school cultures around mental health provides a roadmap for schools to create lasting change in their school culture. The Framework has five areas that schools can focus on to promote a positive school culture: Fundamental …
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