Cryptocurrency is one of the fastest-growing types of donations to charities. Over 300 million people hold cryptocurrency, and in 2022, over $125 million was donated through The Giving Block. So why donate crypto instead of cash? There are unique advantages to donating cryptocurrency through the Giving Block. Why Donate Crypto? Donating crypto is a tax-smart way …
By donating stock to Erika’s Lighthouse, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on adolescent depression and ensure school communities have the knowledge and resources they need to support students’ mental health. There are many benefits to giving stock to Erika’s Lighthouse. First, it is a tax-deductible donation. This means that you can …
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Erika’s Lighthouse is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and raising awareness about adolescent depression, encouraging good mental health and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. October 16-22 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week (NEPAW). Erika’s Lighthouse Legacy Society members are investing in the future of mental health by ensuring schools have access to mental …
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that happens on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It’s a chance to celebrate generosity and give back to the causes that matter to us. It has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity We have heard so much …
Join us in support of Erika’s Lighthouse this holiday season! Adolescent depression lives in the shadows. Young people facing it feel isolated and dangerously alone. Erika’s Lighthouse helps schools provide their students with the skills needed to talk to each other, to their parents, to their teachers, and to counselors. Our resources raise awareness, reduce …
In February 2023, the CDC reported that an alarming 22% of young people said they had seriously considered suicide and stated, “The data make[s] it clear that young people in the US are collectively experiencing a level of distress that calls on all of us to act.” As we approach the end of the year, we are …
Erika’s Lighthouse was founded following the loss of a 14-year-old girl who lost her life to her depression. When Erika died, her family and friends felt that the community did not have the knowledge or vocabulary to talk about depression and suicide. They came together and created the program that they felt would have benefited …
