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The Goodness Web 2025 Annual Report

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:09:07 GMT

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February Newsletter

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:56:15 GMT

As members of The Goodness Web, your family joins a diverse community of results-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives.

Only together can we do good, better.

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CEO orner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Announcing Our Newest Grantee: The Rithm Project

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

We are thrilled to share our latest grant to support The Rithm Project. The Rithm Project is a visionary nonprofit that’s tackling one of the most urgent challenges facing youth today: how to help young people navigate the world of AI companions and chatbots while building their capacity for human connection.

Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

NYC Breakfast, March 4. NYC-area donors: please consider joining us for breakfast and discussion in Midtown on March 4, co-hosted by Nathan Romano and NAMI-NYC. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Investment Advisory Group, April 2. Next virtual meeting on Thursday, April 2nd at 12:00 pm ET. TGW donors are invited to join us for a two-way conversation. We will share some of the potential grantees we are researching and also get your feedback on the youth mental health issues that interest you, the nonprofits you suggest we look into, and which of the grantees in our pipeline excite you most.

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Event with The Boston Foundation, April 7. Boston-area donors: please consider joining us for a discussion at The Boston Foundation on April 7 at the close of the business day. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Minneapolis Salon, June 3. Twin Cities-area donors: please consider joining us for a reception in Minneapolis on June 3. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Second Annual Ambassador Retreat, October 5-6. TGW donors are invited to Chicago October 5-6 to strategize with us about building our community and driving greater resources toward youth mental health. The event will be structured to include time for deeper learning on mental health philanthropy, reflecting on our collective role in advancing the field, and celebrating our progress.

Please reach out to Celine Coggins (celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org) for more information and to join us then.

We also invite your participation in the following:

TGW Mental Health Playbook. We are working to build a playbook for families experiencing a mental health crisis with a loved one. We know our network has much collective wisdom. If you would be interested in being interviewed in an effort to help others, please contact Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ). All names and specifics will be kept confidential.

Young Futures Mentors: AI Cohort. Young Futures is opening up their mentor recruitment for their AI cohort of Young Futures Innovators. Please click here to learn more about this opportunity to support emerging leaders, and please contact Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) if you’d like to submit an interest form.

Host a Discussion with The Rithm Project. Consider hosting a dinner or gathering in your community featuring TGW’s newest grantee, The Rithm Project, to explore top-of-mind topics like AI chatbots and therapy and young people. Please contact Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to express your interest and learn more.

Path Forward Executive Director Anna Bobb will be moderating a panel on March 17 at the 2026 Maternal Mental Health FORUM, where cross-sector change agents will gather to drive change in maternal mental health. Anna’s session will cover Strategies for Integrating Behavioral Health into Maternity Care. Please contact Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) for information on how to register.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

The Rithm Project introduces “5 Principles for Prosocial AI” , a framework for practical and safe use of AI to help families, educators, and technologists evaluate whether AI tools are fostering real-world relationships, emotional growth, and youth well-being. Click here to sign up for The Rithm Project’s Substack to receive regular updates on their work and thought leadership in the AI space.

The Jed Foundation (JED) , in partnership with Surgo Health, released new nationally representative research examining how young people are using generative AI in their mental health help-seeking journeys. The report finds that while some youth turn to AI as a bridge to professional care, others, particularly those facing the greatest barriers to support, use it as a substitute, underscoring the urgent need for stronger safeguards and clearer pathways to trusted adults and evidence-based care.

Inseparable CEO Bill Smith shares reflections on the promising progress of mental health reform across the Heartland , highlighting state-level investments in accessible care and insurance improvements that are helping families get the support they need. Bill emphasizes how policy changes — from school-based services to stronger insurance protections — are beginning to make quality mental health care easier to access and afford for communities throughout the region.

Reach University was spotlighted by Philanthropy Roundtable as they expand their innovative apprenticeship degree model into behavioral health, helping frontline workers advance into licensed clinical roles. By making education workplace-based and affordable, Reach is strengthening the behavioral health workforce and expanding access to care in high-need communities.

Young Futures ’ 2025 Impact Report highlights their growing national effort to help young people navigate phones, social media, and AI with greater connection and agency. In the past year, Young Futures reached more than 868,000 young people, funded 41 Young Futures Innovators after receiving 338 applications from 39 states, and launched the ambitious YF500 initiative, a five-year commitment to support 500 innovators and reach 20 million young people with balanced, healthy digital experiences.

Think:Kids Founder and Director Dr. Stuart Ablon offers practical guidance on how caregivers can talk with children about social media use, emphasizing collaboration, understanding kids’ perspectives, and working together on solutions rather than just limiting access.

January Newsletter

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:05:31 GMT

Only together can we do good, better.

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Billions in Cuts to Mental Health Reversed with Leadership by TGW Grantee Inseparable

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

Over the past year, policy wins have been harder to come at the federal level, which is why we are heartened to share the great work of mental health advocates, including our grantee Inseparable, in helping reverse $2B in cuts to mental health funding coming from SAMHSA, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Continue reading here.

Welcoming The Goodness Web's New Chief Advancement Officer, Amy Blais Malloy

Amy Blais Malloy has been appointed Chief Advancement Officer of The Goodness Web. In this newly created executive role, Blais Malloy will lead the organization’s advancement strategy, expanding philanthropic and strategic partnerships, strengthening long-term sustainability, and positioning TGW for its next stage of growth and impact.

Blais Malloy is a seasoned social impact leader with more than two decades of experience across strategy, development, finance, and external affairs in fast-paced, mission-driven organizations focused on systems change and coalition building. Her work has consistently operated at the intersection of education, economic mobility, public health, and community wellbeing, grounded in a deep commitment to creating the conditions for children and young people to thrive.

Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Park City Salon, February 23. Utah donors: please consider joining us for a cocktail reception in Park City on February 23. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

NYC Salon, March 4. NYC-area donors: please consider joining us for breakfast and discussion in Midtown on March 4. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Minneapolis Salon, June 3. Twin Cities-area donors: please consider joining us for a cocktail reception in Minneapolis on June 3. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Please reach out to Celine Coggins ( celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org ) for more information and to join us then.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Koko co-founder and CEO Rob Morris was featured in the MIT Alumni magazine, as he “was inspired to develop what evolved into Koko” during his time at MIT. As ever, we are inspired by Rob’s story and Koko's impactful work!

Young Futures is hosting their next Innovators Showcase featuring YF Innovators from their Here Comes the Fun cohort on February 18th. Meet these eight outstanding leaders who are advancing joy and wellbeing for young people through play by developing gaming and digital solutions that make online experiences safer, more connected, and more enjoyable. RSVP here .

Path Forward ’s Telehealth consensus statement — unifying the voices of all of their partner organizations — calls on Congress to protect and extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities that are essential to access to mental health and substance use care. Read the full consensus statement here .

The Goodness Web Foundation Names Amy Blais Malloy as Chief Advancement Officer

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:45:16 GMT

The Goodness Web Foundation Names Amy Blais Malloy as Chief Advancement Officer

Boston, MA — January 27, 2026

The Goodness Web (TGW), a collaborative philanthropic fund dedicated to transforming youth mental health in America, announced today that Amy Blais Malloy has been appointed Chief Advancement Officer. In this newly created executive role, Blais Malloy will lead the organization’s advancement strategy, expanding philanthropic and strategic partnerships, strengthening long-term sustainability, and positioning TGW for its next stage of growth and impact.

“Amy is a rare leader who combines strategic rigor, deep relational trust, and an unwavering commitment to youth,” said Dr. Celine Coggins, CEO of The Goodness Web Foundation. “At this pivotal moment in our growth, we need a leader who can help us move from early momentum to sustained, exponential impact. Amy’s track record of building catalytic partnerships, scaling organizations, cultivating transformational relationships, and mobilizing resources will be instrumental as we work to meet the urgency of this moment for young people.”

Over the past 15+ years, Blais Malloy has served as a senior fundraising leader and strategist for Teach For America (TFA), a national network of more than 75,000 teachers, tutors, and alumni working alongside schools and communities to improve student outcomes and expand access to an excellent education for all. As a founding member of Teach For America Massachusetts’ leadership team, she and the executive team launched a $40 million multi-year growth strategy that drove sustained expansion, scaling the organization from Greater Boston to a statewide presence. From there, she went on to lead TFA’s national fundraising portfolio, spearheading initiatives and campaigns that raised more than $80 million annually in partnership with the CEO and National Board. Most recently, she has served as the organization’s Interim Chief Revenue and Development Officer, overseeing enterprise-wide fundraising and revenue efforts that have secured $250+ million each year.

“Youth mental health is one of the defining challenges of our time, and we knew that traditional philanthropic approaches alone weren’t enough,” says Mark Verdi, Co-Founder and Board Chair of The Goodness Web. “By curating the most promising solutions, catalyzing collaboration across sectors, and bringing people into the work with both heart and strategy, TGW is built to drive change at scale. Now, we are thrilled to welcome Amy Blais Malloy, whose experience, leadership, and vision will accelerate that mission and deepen our impact for young people.”

Earlier in her career, Blais Malloy served as Regional Director of the local chapter of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, where her work centered on building ecosystems of support for women and diverse entrepreneurs. She forged strategic partnerships among Fortune 500 companies, small business owners, and city and state entities, creating pathways for access, shared learning, and capacity building. Under her leadership, the program quadrupled in scale in under five years, strengthened training programs that fueled rapid contract growth, and earned both local and national recognition for innovation and impact.

Additionally, Blais Malloy has consulted with organizations advancing public sector leadership, early childhood education, literacy, pro-social use of AI tools for youth, and access to youth sports. She serves on the National Board of Jumpstart for Young Children and the Board of Rhode Island Youth Theatre, is an active public health advocate, and remains deeply engaged in local education and civic life.

Blais Malloy earned her B.A. in Psychology from Boston College, completed fellowships with StartingBloc for Social Change and LEADBoston, and is pursuing a credential in Nonprofit Leadership & Management at the Harvard Kennedy School.

“As a parent and someone who has dedicated my career to positive social impact, I believe deeply in The Goodness Web’s mission,” said Blais Malloy. “This role is about bringing people together — philanthropic partners, innovators, practitioners, communities, and families — in a moment of crisis around a shared sense of purpose to unlock transformational change in how we support young people. This work is needed more than ever, and I am honored to join this extraordinary team at this pivotal moment. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help accelerate solutions that ensure every young person has the conditions, access, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.”

Blais Malloy lives in Rhode Island with her husband and two young children.

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ABOUT THE GOODNESS WEB (TGW)

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a collaborative philanthropic fund. The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives. TGW activates its extensive network – the 'Web' – to surface the most promising opportunities for investment, share learnings, and facilitate lasting connections. TGW is creating a new alternative to traditional philanthropy to radically change the trajectory, timeline, and impact in the mental health arena with an initial focus on youth.

November Newsletter: The Goodness Web Celebrating 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:00:22 GMT

2025 was our biggest year for grants yet. Help us make 2026 even bigger!

Seasons greetings from The Goodness Web! We are reflecting, with deep gratitude, on our biggest year of grants to date. We made six major grants so far this year, while continuing to fund several other multi-year grant partners. We have one more exciting grant to announce in December! Our 2025 grantmaking budget was $4 million, and we have surpassed $21 million in total funds raised for youth mental health since we began just a few years ago!

We hope this message offers a window into the momentum building across the country and invites you to consider joining us in the year ahead. The impact is powerful and measurable. Our grants are reaching tens of millions of young people, and our policy partners have helped secure nearly $1 billion in new mental health funding at the state level – critical progress at a time when federal funding has declined. A few highlights include:

Launching evidence-based innovation in mental health.

Reach University will begin training its first cohort of students in behavioral health through their apprenticeship-based model in January, and has plans to scale rapidly.
The Institute for Youth Mental Health , a partnership of The Jed Foundation (JED) and America’s Promise Alliance, is underway with its first cohort of community-based organizations (mostly afterschool and summer programs like the Boys & Girls Clubs of America) training them in JED’s research-driven model. This partnership will ensure better mental health supports and training throughout programs serving more than 1.8 million young people.

Using AI for good and mitigating against its potential mental health harms.

Koko uses AI to detect when individuals are in distress when using social media sites and offers immediate human intervention. Every 53 seconds, a young person is using their mental health supports online.
Young Futures launched a challenge to find innovators working at the intersection of AI and mental health. From over 200 applicants, they are identifying a small group to support in advancing youth-driven AI solutions.

Driving greater funding and access to mental health care through policy change.

Think:Kids and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) . For several years, we have funded implementation of Think:Kids’ Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) model in Texas. In an exciting connection between direct service and policy, MMHPI worked with the Texas legislature to make it possible for providers to now bill for this intervention, ensuring continued growth of its use.
Both Inseparable and Path Forward are playing instrumental roles in ensuring that federal Medicaid cuts are mitigated by state-level policy and funding progress.

Beyond grants, we launched our first Youth Advisory Council – 18 young leaders representing 15 states – and added two senior leaders to our team, including a new Chief Advancement Officer beginning in January.

Looking Ahead to 2026:

We have an exciting calendar of events shaping up for 2026 and one audacious unifying goal. Next year will bring a robust calendar of opportunities to learn and engage, including our second national donor retreat on October 5-6 (location coming soon). Our first retreat brought together families from thirteen states for two days of deep connection and shared purpose.

Our events calendar includes:

We ask for your help in reaching an audacious goal for 2026. We are on a mission to make over $5M in grants next year. In doing so, we will become one of the top 10 funders in the youth mental health space (based on 2025 research1). We hope this sparks two reactions for you: first, outrage that this critical issue still receives so little philanthropy; and second, a sense of possibility, because together we can change that. Please help us get there and be a transformational force in youth mental health!

Happy holidays,

Celine

¹ New Profit (2025). Beyond The Headlines: An Executive Summary of Trends and Opportunities in Youth Mental Health in the US. p age 28.

October Newsletter

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:26:16 GMT

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Only together can we do good, better.

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Tackling questions about AI therapy and more at salons in Annapolis and Boston

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

With the rapid rise in the use of AI in all dimensions of our lives, alarming new information is emerging. OpenAI’s Sam Altman disclosed publicly that “more than a million users each week send messages on ChatGPT that include explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent” and hundreds of thousands more show “possible signs of mental health emergencies related to psychosis or mania.”

Questions about AI therapy and chatbots, both the potential and drawbacks, were top of mind for guests at both of the salons we hosted over the past month. Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Investment Advisory Group, November 5. Next virtual meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 12:00 pm ET. TGW donors are invited to join us for a two-way conversation. We will share some of the potential grantees we are researching and also get your feedback on the youth mental health issues that interest you, the nonprofits you suggest we look into, and which of the grantees in our pipeline excite you most.

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Inseparable , in partnership with Count on Mothers, recently released Pulse Check 2025: Mothers on Child Mental Health Impacts, Care, and Support . The report reveals that the majority of families are struggling to access and afford children’s mental health care. More than half of mothers nationwide worry about their kids’ mental health, and nearly one in four who seek help can’t get it—most often because of cost or long waits. Mothers cite expanding school-based supports, fixing insurance failures, and making the system easier to navigate as the clearest solutions to the youth mental health crisis.

Young Futures just closed their LOI period for "Oops!.. AI Did It Again", their newest funding challenge focused on AI and youth wellbeing. With a focus on organizations committed to building AI agency for teens (ages 10-19), Young Futures will be funding innovative projects across Learning, Mental Health, Youth-Powered AI, and more, with the goal of equipping teens with the confidence and critical thinking to thrive in an AI-driven world. We look forward to celebrating the recipients of the challenge funds upon their selection!

Path Forward supported a survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI) of 400 U.S. employers (500+ employees) to assess how mental health benefits are being offered and measured. They found that while 97% of employers cover mental health and/or substance use care, only 22% actually monitor the use of those benefits, indicating that coverage alone doesn’t guarantee care. Employers have a powerful opportunity to ensure that mental health benefits translate into meaningful outcomes by investing in models that are proven to work and that Path Forward continues to champion, such as the Collaborative Care Model, which integrates behavioral health into primary care and helps more people get timely, effective treatment.

The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted their 2025 Policy Summit , bringing together researchers, policymakers, and youth leaders to examine how technology is reshaping both risk and opportunity, how states are embedding behavioral health into their strategic planning, and how evidence and youth voice must drive future systems of support.

September Newsletter

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 18:12:41 GMT

Only together can we do good, better.

CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Holding optimism and caution on the next stage of mental health advances

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

I had the opportunity to attend a series of different meetings last week that blew my mind on a few fronts. Advances in brain science and AI are accelerating mental health progress at unprecedented rates, but we need to work to mitigate risks as well.

Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

DMV Salon, October 8. Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia-area donors: please consider joining us for a cocktail reception at the Annapolis Yacht Club on October 8. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Co-Founder Jan Swartz and CEO Celine Coggins featured speakers in upcoming webinar, October 14. Join TGW co-founder Jan Swartz and CEO Celine Coggins for a virtual fireside chat highlighting Jan’s corporate and nonprofit leadership journey, moderated by Celine. As shared by the webinar hosts at the ACC Foundation, “through the innovative model of The Goodness Web, [Jan] is reimagining philanthropy offering hope, healing, and driving real and lasting solutions.” We hope to see you there!

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) for more information on how to register.

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Youth Advisory Council, Application Due Today. We are excited to announce that The Goodness Web is building a Youth Advisory Council to ensure that young people are a part of all dimensions of our work.

The council will meet 6 times between fall 2025 and spring 2026 to help us shape our agenda for youth engagement and help us test and gain feedback on possible paths.
The council will be an opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to our organizational strategy, evolution, and impact.
The council will provide an opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of young people on how to make transformative improvements in mental health support, prevention, and policy.

We invite individuals between the ages of 18 and 23 to apply by today, September 30. Please click here to access the application, and please share widely with the passionate young people/parents of young people in your life!

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Young Futures launched their YF500, a is a first-of-its-kind, five-year, $50 million philanthropic index fund dedicated to building a robust ecosystem to support youth wellbeing in a tech-driven world. The model combines direct funding with deep capacity building and community through the YF Academy, a five-month accelerator offering expert coaching in fundraising, storytelling, and scaling for sustainable growth. The fund will deploy capital through a series of national challenges and rapid response rounds, starting in October 2025 with the "Oops!.. AI Did It Again" challenge focused on AI and youth wellbeing — more information on that challenge coming soon!

Path Forward , in partnership with the Employee Benefit Research Institute, released the 2025 Employee Mental Health Survey , offering one of the most comprehensive looks to date at how workers with employer-sponsored insurance experience the mental health system. Survey results include that 1 in 4 workers (27%) reported that they or a covered family member has a mental health condition, and that 1 in 3 of those individuals could not access needed mental health services or prescriptions in the past six months. Even more concerningly, compared to individuals not reporting mental health conditions, those individuals who reported mental health conditions (themselves or a family member) were 2X as likely to report not being able to get health care they or a doctor deemed necessary, and yet more likely to be proactive — comparing prices, reviewing provider quality, and speaking with clinicians — for both mental health and physical health. We are grateful to the Path Forward team for their insightful work.

The Institute for Youth Mental Health , a new partnership between America’s Promise Alliance (APA) and The Jed Foundation (JED), released a press release celebrating its formal launch. Led by APA (a network of over 150 community-based organizations serving over 30 million young people in after school and summer programs) and JED (the nation’s leading suicide prevention program for youth and young adults), this initiative aims to embed mental health supports into the places where teens and young adults already spend their time, hold trusting relationships, and feel a sense of safety and belonging. We are proud to support this meaningful partnership!

The Jed Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Institute for Youth Mental Health to Support Emotional Well-Being Supports in Community-Based Organizations

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:03:11 GMT

The Jed Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Institute for Youth Mental Health to Support Emotional Well-Being Supports in Community-Based Organizations

Fifteen leading nonprofits join inaugural cohort to advance mental health support and suicide prevention for more than 1.8 million youth

The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. The Jed Foundation (JED) , a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, and America’s Promise Alliance (APA) , a community of more than 150 youth-serving nonprofits, today announce the launch of the Institute for Youth Mental Health. This bold new initiative will enable the nation’s leading community-based organizations (CBOs) to strengthen their mental health strategies and help prevent suicide among the youth they serve.

This initiative marks a significant step toward embedding supports into the places where teens and young adults already spend their time, hold trusting relationships, and feel a sense of safety and belonging. Grounded in JED’s Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for Community-Based Organizations , the Institute works with a cohort of APA member organizations over a period of 18 months, providing content knowledge, expert training, assessment tools, strategic planning, and implementation support to ensure mental health and suicide prevention strategies are integrated into their day-to-day programming.

The Institute builds on JED’s decades of work with colleges, high schools, and school districts, adapting proven, systemwide strategies to meet the unique needs and opportunities of CBOs. By enabling participating organizations to identify and respond to emerging youth mental health needs, implement comprehensive prevention strategies, and establish stronger pathways for referral and care, the Institute aims to create a replicable model that can be scaled across APA’s full membership and, eventually, the broader nonprofit sector.

“At JED, we believe that weaving mental health support into youth-serving institutions is one of the most powerful ways to prevent crises before they happen,” said John MacPhee, JED CEO. “Through the Institute, we’re equipping organizations with the tools, training, and strategic guidance they need to meet young people where they are with care, intention, and data-driven practices.”

APA’s national network reaches more than 31 million young people through over 150 leading nonprofit organizations working in K-12 education, postsecondary-to-workforce pathways, and civic engagement. Through this partnership, 15 APA member organizations, collectively serving more than 1.8 million youth, have joined the inaugural cohort convening this fall.

“ We’ve heard from countless leaders across our network of youth-serving nonprofits that for many of their frontline staff, providing mental health support inevitably becomes part of the job,” shares Mike O’Brien, CEO of APA. “Given their proximity to young people — and the reality that they are often called upon, day or night, to help youth navigate urgent needs, typically under significant resource constraints — community-based leaders represent a deeply trusted, yet deeply under-resourced network of care and support.”

This fall’s Institute for Youth Mental Health cohort includes:

“Participating in this Institute for Youth Mental Health program offers us a community of practice with other organizations who are deeply committed to improving the lives of youth,” said Terri Sorensen, CEO of Friends of the Children — National. “Connection to this community affords Friends of the Children the opportunity to embed new strategies within our organization to promote mental health for the youth we serve. We see this program as a way to make our mental health outcomes for youth even better.”

This initiative is supported in part by The Goodness Web and Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation .

For more information about the Institute for Youth Mental Health, click here .

To learn more about JED’s support for community-based organizations visit our website .

Upon request by the media, interviews are available with Mike O’Brien, CEO of APA, John MacPhee, CEO of JED, Dr. Katie Hurley, Senior Director, Clinical Advising and Community Programming of JED, and a participating CBO .

About The Jed Foundation (JED)
JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools, colleges, and school districts to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health.

About America’s Promise Alliance (APA)
Since its founding more than 25 years ago, America’s Promise Alliance has mobilized the youth-serving sector to achieve progress around large, shared goals, including high school graduation, national service, and youth employment. A national community of more than 150 nonprofits that collectively reach over 31 million young people annually, the Alliance offers leadership development, knowledge sharing, and capacity building programming alongside national research and Collective Action initiatives that make it possible to tackle challenges that are too large or too complex for any one organization to address on its own.

Media Contact
Justin Barbo
Director of Public Relations
The Jed Foundation
914-844-4611
justin@jedfoundation.org

Lindsey Seltzer
Vice President, Communications
America’s Promise Alliance
202-674-9836
LindseyS@AmericasPromise.org

August Newsletter

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:41:08 GMT

Only together can we do good, better.

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Announcing a New Grant to the Institute for Youth Mental Health

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

We are excited to announce our newest grant to ensure community-based organizations across the country are equipped to offer mental health supports to young people.

The Institute for Youth Mental Health is a breakthrough partnership between The Jed Foundation (JED) and America’s Promise Alliance and brings together these two leading national organizations to advance youth mental health.

Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Boston Salon, September 24. Boston-area donors: please consider joining us for refreshments and light bites at Row 34 in the Seaport on September 24. Please let us know if you have suggestions for families who should join us and consider becoming part of the Web!

Youth Advisory Council, Application Now Live. We are excited to announce that The Goodness Web is building a Youth Advisory Council to ensure that young people are a part of all dimensions of our work.

The council will meet 6 times between fall 2025 and spring 2026 to help us shape our agenda for youth engagement and help us test and gain feedback on possible paths.
The council will be an opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to our organizational strategy, evolution, and impact.
The council will provide an opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of young people on how to make transformative improvements in mental health support, prevention, and policy.

We invite individuals between the ages of 18 and 23 to apply before September 30. Please click here to access the application, and please share widely with the passionate young people/parents of young people in your life!

One Mind Music Festival, September 13. The Goodness Web grantee partner One Mind is hosting their 31 ^st annual music festival/vineyard tour/learning event. If you are interested in attending, please let Celine ( celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org ) know so we can arrange a meetup of TGW families!

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Inseparable helped pass an impressive 32 new pieces of bipartisan mental health legislation so far in 2025, from robust new patient protections in CO and WA; to youth mental health wins in VA, IL, MT, CO, GA and MD; crisis response wins in IL; and three new states added to interstate workforce licensure compacts (DE, GA, and OK). These wins this year bring Inseparable’s total over the last 4 years to 84 new wins for mental health. We are proud to support the Inseparable team in their imperative, impactful work.

The Jed Foundation (JED) released an important statement on the risks AI chatbots pose to teens and children, detailed in a new report by the Center for Countering Digital Hate. JED makes a call to action to developers, platforms, and governments, stating that "AI should never replace human connection, clinical support, or trusted resources."

We're Hiring!: Chief Development Officer

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:06:49 GMT

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Chief Development Officer, The Goodness Web

Reports to the CEO

About the Goodness Web

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a new alternative to traditional philanthropy aimed at radically changing the trajectory, timeline, and impact in the youth mental health arena. We are powered by hope & love; anchored in realism & humility; united by passion & compassion; designed for diversity & inclusion; built to be bold & disruptive; and operated with accountability & transparency. We are seeking to dramatically improve the mental health and well-being of youth and those who care for and serve them. In three years, the organization has raised nearly $20M from over 250 donor families and committed $10M to game-changing nonprofits in the youth mental health space.

About the Position

The Chief Development Officer (CDO) will be responsible for cultivating, stewarding, and managing a portfolio of donors who share our commitment to building a movement that accelerates progress on the youth mental health crisis. As part of a small, entrepreneurial team, you will work closely with the CEO and Founders to build the systems and execution strategy needed to grow our community of donors from several hundred to several thousand in the next few years. You will play a key role in leading the strategy to achieve our development goals, including diversifying our funding sources.

Reporting to the CEO, the CDO will play an instrumental role in the organization’s second major fundraising campaign, with the goal of raising $20M by 2026 and onboarding 50 new Accelerator Families who pledge a minimum of $50,000 over 5 years. Success will involve helping The Goodness Web expand from its core focus on high-net-worth families to other funding streams, including institutional philanthropy, corporate philanthropy, and a youth involvement strategy.

Key responsibilities:

Contribute to vision, strategy, and plan for cultivating a portfolio of donors (led by the CEO and Founders), with the goal of maximizing revenue to the organization as a whole. (10%)
Build and execute on lead generation pathways aligned to the organizational strategy. (15%)
Manage, cultivate, steward, and solicit a portfolio of donors. (50%)
Refine the systems that allow the organization to maintain donor, prospect, and fundraising activity information, and leverage this information in tracking progress, monitoring gaps, and adjusting strategy and approach. (10%)
Work in close partnership with CEO to build determine the programming (donor events, volunteering, advisory boards) necessary to advance fundraising efforts. (5%)
Work in partnership with CEO to determine (and help create) effective collateral for use with donors and donor prospects. (5%)
Contribute to a positive, supportive organizational culture, where all team members pitch in when needed. (5%)

Required experience and skills:

At least 7-10 years of related experience in development and fundraising context
Track record of meeting and exceeding ambitious goals in fundraising
Relationship Building and Management:
Highly skilled relationship builder, particularly with external prospects and donors
Build and execute comprehensive relationship management plans across a portfolio of donors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Fundraising and Development:
Specialize in best practices of development and fundraising
Track record of successfully navigating complex philanthropic landscapes to reach revenue goals
Experience stewarding a diverse portfolio of donors/funders from various funding streams
Leverage historical local development trends in order to set strategy and/or adjust course as necessary
Monitor progress against the portfolio to ensure continuous donor stewardship
Systems Management:
Experience working in and navigating established, systems for donor and prospect management
Experience building fundraising campaigns and outreach strategies that reach a diverse set of constituents
Diversification of Fundraising Streams:
Experience succeeding with more than one of the following fundraising prospect groups: high net worth individuals, large institutional foundations, corporate partners, event-based fundraisers (i.e. walks, fun runs, relays, college campus events)
Demonstrated creativity in generating new pathways to engaging donors

Job environment:

The position is a full-time position. Most work is expected to take place within regular business hours, but there may be occasional weekend or evening work hours required.

Must be able to travel to engage with local donors (15-20%). Other travel commitments may include: fundraising events, donor and sponsor meetings, Board meetings, staff meetings, industry conferences, and training sessions.

The Goodness Web is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Preference will be given to candidates in the greater Boston area; however, candidates in other large metropolitan areas (with access to a major airport) will be considered.

The Chief Development Officer will work remotely (from home).

Compensation:

$175-$195K in annual salary, plus up to 10% in performance bonus, plus benefits.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ).

July Newsletter

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 19:21:49 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Two trending items

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

What do new data from a grantee and new data on trends in philanthropy have in common?

Continue reading here.

Our Newest Corporate Partnership

The Goodness Web is excited to welcome MGM Resorts International into our Web as our newest corporate partner! To kick off this partnership, TGW’s CEO Celine Coggins and grantee leaders Stuart Ablon (Think:Kids) and Katya Hancock (Young Futures) were invited to share their expertise in an engaging fireside chat. We are grateful to Stephanie Glanzer, Josh Hwa, and the entire MGM team for this opportunity.

If you are interested in exploring how you might create additional corporate partnerships between The Goodness Web and a company with which you have a relationship, please reach out to our team at info@thegoodnessweb.org .

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

The council will meet 6 times between fall 2025 and spring 2026 to help us shape our agenda for youth engagement and help us test and gain feedback on possible paths.
The council will be an opportunity for you to make a meaningful contribution to our organizational strategy, evolution, and impact.
The council will provide an opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of young people on how to make transformative improvements in mental health support, prevention, and policy.

Koko Impact Event, August 26. The Goodness Web grantee partner Koko is hosting their first “Inside the Impact” hour-long virtual event on August 26th at 4:00 pm ET/1:00 pm PT. This will include an opportunity to meet some of the Koko team, hear some deeper updates, and learn about their plans for the second half of the year. Please reach out to Celine ( celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org ) if you are interested in attending.

One Mind Music Festival, September 13. The Goodness Web grantee partner One Mind is hosting their 31st annual music festival/vineyard tour/learning event. If you are interested in attending, please let Celine ( celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org ) know so we can arrange a meetup of TGW families!

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Young Futures announced their newest grantee cohort, selected from their recent “Call Me Maybe” funding challenge. Six innovators were selected for their groundbreaking, youth-driven approaches that address how schools nationwide are grappling with how to manage phones in classrooms — balancing distractions, safety, and equity. These solutions exemplify how trusting students as partners leads to more effective, sustainable solutions. Through the Young Futures Academy, they’ll scale their impact with mentorship, resources, and peer collaboration. We look forward to seeing the great impact of these innovators over the coming months!

Path Forward shared big news for mental health care access: as of July 1, Colorado and Tennessee are the latest states to approve Medicaid reimbursement for the Collaborative Care Model, bringing the national total to 36 states. As we know, Collaborative Care is one of the most evidence-based ways to deliver mental health care in primary care settings; however, a lack of Medicaid reimbursement has hindered its adoption. That barrier is now lower in two more states.

The Jed Foundation released a powerful statement on the proposed nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts and its potential effects on vital youth mental health supports, calling on lawmakers to “uphold the bipartisan commitment to youth mental health made in recent years and remove harmful Medicaid restrictions from the final version of the bill.” They emphasize that “Medicaid is a lifeline for American families, currently providing health care coverage for nearly half of all U.S. children.”

Relatedly, Inseparable launched their “Medicaid is Mental Health” campaign to communicate with key members of Congress the inextricable relationship between Medicaid and mental health. As we know, most mental health challenges start young — before age 24 — and kids today are facing more mental health challenges than ever. Currently, Medicaid pays for 25% of all mental health care and 40% of all substance use treatment in America, and therefore helps millions of young people get care early, stay in school, land jobs, and build their lives.

TGW Insider Briefing feat. Rob Morris of Koko

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:47:35 GMT

In our June 2025 Insider Briefing, TGW's CEO Dr. Celine Coggins interviewed Rob Morris, Co-founder & CEO of Koko, TGW's newest grantee partner. Koko’s mission is to help end the youth mental health crisis by reaching young people where they are, on the platforms they already use. They’ve partnered with major digital/social media platforms to integrate their tools, allowing them to meet young people in their moment of need.

June Newsletter

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 23:29:33 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Reflections on my first year at The Goodness Web

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

This past month marked my one-year anniversary as the inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web. It has been a whirlwind of learning, always guided by the question: How can we get better? Better means a number of things to me: better at driving change in youth mental health; better at sharpening our impact and communicating it to donors; better at building the unique community that is The Web.

I believe deeply that listening is key to getting better. So rather than taking a victory lap touting our progress over the year (there’s been a lot, and I do that every month!), I’m going to share some of the big questions I’m grappling with and invite you to reach out if you have thoughts on any. I’m kicking off Year Two eager to keep accelerating our progress!

Continue reading here.

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Insider Briefing with Rob Morris from Newest TGW Grantee, Koko. We are committed to ensuring you can learn directly from our grantees who are leading cutting-edge work with young people. In this month’s Insider Briefing, Celine will interview Rob Morris, Co-founder & CEO of Koko , TGW's newest grantee partner. Koko’s mission is to help end the youth mental health crisis by reaching young people where they are, on the platforms they already use. They’ve partnered with major digital/social media platforms to integrate their tools, allowing them to meet young people in their moment of need. This Insider Briefing will go live on July 1.

Click here to watch the recording of our last Insider Briefing with Anna Bobb, Executive Director of Path Forward.

Youth Advisory Council, Coming Soon. This fall, The Goodness Web will launch our first Youth Advisory Council to help us bring the perspective and voice of a diverse set of young people into our work. Applications will be available starting in July. Please let us know if there is a young person in your life who should receive one.

One Mind Music Festival, September 13. The Goodness Web grantee partner One Mind is hosting their 31 ^st annual music festival/vineyard tour/learning event. If you are interested in attending, please let Celine (celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org) know so we can arrange a meetup of TGW families!

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Path Forward ’s impressive Milliman study was recently spotlighted in Behavioral Health Business , showing explosive growth in the Collaborative Care Model — with some areas seeing a 22x increase. Throughout the U.S., committed clinicians and enterprising start-ups are proving what's possible when mental health is fully integrated into primary care.

The Jed Foundation just released an insightful statement on the impact of AI technologies on youth mental health. We wholeheartedly agree that “we believe AI must be developed and deployed in ways that enhance youth mental health, not undermine it. Young people must not be left to navigate these systems without the appropriate tools, support, and developmental readiness. We are committed to ensuring that AI does not deepen isolation, distort reality, or cause harm, but instead serves as a tool to strengthen connection, care, and resilience.”

Inseparable launched their “Medicaid is Mental Health” campaign to communicate with key members of Congress the inextricable relationship between Medicaid and mental health. As we know, most mental health challenges start young — before age 24 — and kids today are facing more mental health challenges than ever. Two in five kids rely on Medicaid to get the care they need, and Medicaid therefore helps millions of young people get care early, stay in school, land jobs, and build their lives.

Dr. Stuart Ablon, Founder & Director of Think:Kids , was recently featured on an episode of Aura’s Light Within podcast. Per the Aura team, “this episode is packed with simple, powerful strategies to solve problems effectively. You’ll see what’s really going on beneath the surface of challenging behavior— and how to respond in a way that actually works.”

May Newsletter

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:34:59 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Adolescent Mental Health in the Age of AI Companions

Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

A couple of weeks ago, I had the mind-blowing experience of getting immersed in the world of AI companions at meeting held by The Rithm Project , part of our Young Futures portfolio of grantees. Over three days, we learned about and tested the technology while considering what the future might look like, especially as it relates to young people and the need for human connection. I left feeling like we were at another precipice moment in which kids surge ahead of their parents as a new technology explodes. My kids (now in their late teens and early 20s) were the guinea pigs of the last era, handed their first phones just as Instagram launched around 2011. I wish I knew more from the start in that era.

What did I learn about this new(ish) AI era that I wish every parent knew?

Continue reading here .

Announcing Our Newest Grantee Partner,

Koko

The Goodness Web is proud to award Koko a two-year, $600,000 grant to continue to support their widespread impact on young people online.

Koko’s mission is to help end the youth mental health crisis by reaching young people where they are, on the platforms they already use. They’ve partnered with major digital/social media platforms to integrate their tools, allowing them to meet young people in their moment of need. They have also built a team of passionate individuals — some of whom were Koko users themselves — who are committed to scaling this vision.

Through keyword detection and targeted ad placement, Koko intercepts youth who are signaling they need help. Depression, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders are just a few of the mental health concerns detected. Brief, automated interactions then direct youth to evidence-based interventions, providing an innovative solution that doesn’t require users to seek external help. Koko ensures that help is always free and one click away with a redirect to a number of evidence-based supports.

Over the last few years, Koko has reached over 4 million adolescents globally, making a significant impact on their lives by helping them cope with mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicidal ideation.

We are excited to see the positive impact Koko will continue to have on young people and families across the country!

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Investment Advisory Group, June 18. First virtual meeting on Wednesday, June 18th at 12:00 pm ET. TGW donors are invited to join us for a two-way conversation. We will share some of the possible grantees we are researching and also get your feedback on the youth mental health issues that interest you, the nonprofits you suggest we look into, and which of the grantees in our pipeline excite you most.

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

With the support of The Goodness Web, the Massachusetts Association for Mental Health convened more than one hundred key stakeholders (from legislators to public health experts to insurance providers) to share their research and recommendations on implementation of the Collaborative Care Model (CoCM). At the meeting, they released this Issue Brief addressing the escalating crisis in availability of timely, affordable, and effective treatment for mental health and substance use disorders (MHSUDs) and proposes leveraging the primary care system through implementation of CoCM. An extensive evidence base suggests that CoCM, by integrating MHSUD care into primary care, improves outcomes for patients and reduces the overall cost of treatment.

Path Forward released a suite of resources and research on the implementation of Collaborative Care across the nation. First, the Collaborative Care Heat Map is designed for policymakers, payers, and providers, to enable strategic, data-informed expansion of the model. In their words, “Our new national map reveals where the Collaborative Care Model is gaining traction—and where critical gaps remain.” Second, in collaboration with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute , they released the companion Milliman analysis, “ Trends in adoption of the Collaborative Care Model ”. This work received national press coverage in Axios .

Inseparable recently achieved exciting policy wins in Washington and Georgia : through WA's recent bill, insurance carriers are now required to cover mental health and substance use disorder services that are prescribed by patients’ doctors and deemed medically necessary. In GA, schools will receive millions for student advocacy specialists and additional school social workers, which, as noted by the Inseparable team, is a “key support to help keep students safe and supported.”

In honor of mental health awareness month in May, The JED Foundation launched Mind Matters, a short video series in which YouTube creators open up about mental health, and detail “tips and tools designed to support teens’ emotional well-being as they learn, create, and thrive.”

April Newsletter

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:29:14 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Celebrating Our First National Retreat

Dear trusted friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

A few weeks ago, The Goodness Web held its first national retreat. It was an opportunity for our donors and grantees to come together and help us build toward our next stage. It was incredibly gratifying to have nearly 60 donors from 13 states say yes to joining us. We extended just over 100 invitations for this initial pilot and, based on the positive response, we now plan to offer it to a larger crowd next year. Stay tuned!

I wanted to highlight a few important takeaways from the retreat:

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Welcoming The Goodness Web's New Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Binder

Elizabeth Binder has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Goodness Web (TGW). In this role, Binder will focus on operations, finance, and grantmaking strategy.

Binder brings over 15 years of social sector leadership and experience to TGW. Prior to joining TGW, she was a partner at The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit consultancy, where she advised social sector leaders on strategy, grantmaking, and operations. In that role, she worked with a broad range of organizations, including philanthropic collaboratives, foundations, and NGOs. Before she joined Bridgespan, Binder spent five years at Bain & Company, working primarily with Fortune 500 companies.

Binder has had a passion for and commitment to improving youth mental health throughout her career. She believes that transforming mental health for young people is one of the most important issues our society faces and has worked extensively with leading organizations in the field.

Continue reading here.

Announcing Our First Renewal Grant: Inseparable, Inc.

Based on their impressive track record of successfully shaping mental health legislation and driving hundreds of millions of dollars to youth mental health in states across the country, The Goodness Web is proud to award Inseparable, Inc. our first-ever "renewal grant" to an existing grantee partner at the end of their first grant period. This new award is a one-year, $400,000 grant to continue to support their widespread impact.

We cannot wait to see the great work Inseparable will continue to do for families across the country!

Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Webinar with Path Forward, Choppy Waters in Washington: What's Next for Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Policy?, April 30. Join one of TGW's inaugural grantee partners, Path Forward, on Wednesday, April 30 1:00–1:45 pm ET for a confidential, philanthropist-only discussion/Q&A with the nation’s top policy leaders, moderated by TGW's CEO Celine Coggins.

Click here for more information and to register, and please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) with any questions.

Please reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) to secure your spot.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Inseparable ’s 2025 School Mental Health Report Card remains an impressive annual summary of states’ progress in adopting policies that strengthen and improve school-based mental health services for our youth. Read on to learn how your state fared!

Young Futures , in partnership with the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, just launched their Here Comes the Fun Challenge , a $1M funding initiative designed to promote the wellbeing of pre-teens and teens through playful digital experiences. Learn more and share with eligible nonprofits in your network!

The Jed Foundation shared an informative summary of recent studies that emphasize implementation of the Collaborative Care Model in primary care offices and across health systems broadly. As we at TGW know, integrated, accessible mental healthcare "effectively [reduces] suicidal thoughts and attempts," and therefore saves lives.

Think:Kids ’ Founder & Director Dr. Stuart Ablon joined CBS Mornings to discuss cell phone bans in schools. While we know that technology in general is here to stay, following research and guidance on age-appropriate technology use is key to promoting the wellbeing of students, teachers, and families alike.

Elizabeth Binder Named Chief Operating Officer of The Goodness Web

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:58:11 GMT

Elizabeth Binder has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of The Goodness Web (TGW). In this role, Binder will focus on operations, finance, and grantmaking strategy.

Binder brings over 15 years of social sector leadership and experience to TGW. Prior to joining TGW, she was a partner at The Bridgespan Group, a global nonprofit consultancy, where she advised social sector leaders on strategy, grantmaking, and operations. In that role, she worked with a broad range of organizations, including philanthropic collaboratives, foundations, and NGOs. Before she joined Bridgespan, Binder spent five years at Bain & Company, working primarily with Fortune 500 companies.

Binder has had a passion for and commitment to improving youth mental health throughout her career. She believes that transforming mental health for young people is one of the most important issues our society faces and has worked extensively with leading organizations in the field.

Binder holds an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, where she also earned a Certificate in Public Management. As an undergraduate, she studied commerce and psychology at the University of Virginia.

The Goodness Web (TGW) connects a diverse community of results-oriented donors who pool their resources to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives with the goal of improving the lives of youth and those who care for them. In just a few years since its launch, TGW has raised over $18M to grant to nonprofits capable of driving systems change and increasing access to support across the adolescent mental health ecosystem. TGW will award $4M in new grants in 2025. TGW was founded by Jan and Rob Swartz and Mark and Gina Verdi.

“Elizabeth has dedicated her career to helping organizations build and execute on strategies to tackle social issues at scale. She brings the strategic and operational skillset we need to continue to grow our impact,” said TGW Co-Founder and Board Chair Mark Verdi.

“Elizabeth’s experience in business, strategy, and philanthropy, combined with her passion for supporting youth mental health, is exactly what we need to help TGW expand into its next chapter. I am excited to partner with her to accelerate our growth and impact,” added TGW CEO Celine Coggins.

Of her new role, Elizabeth reflected, “I believe deeply in The Goodness Web’s mission to address the youth mental health crisis. I couldn’t be more excited about this opportunity to build on the incredible work that The Goodness Web has already done.”

The Goodness Web 2024 Annual Report

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:42:10 GMT

Read the full report here: https://issuu.com/thegoodnessweb/docs/the_goodness_web_2024_annual_report

February Newsletter

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:36:37 GMT

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Dear TGW Supporters,

Our Board of Directors has approved almost $4M in grantmaking for 2025 based on your generous contributions. We expect to make 5 grants with those funds in 2025. We are grateful to you for trusting us to invest these donations wisely in nonprofits poised to make a transformative impact on youth mental health.

We are excited to share news of our newest grant to Reach University. We have committed $1 million over 3 years to Reach — a nonprofit university advancing apprenticeship degrees in care industries, to address the urgent shortages in the behavioral health workforce. The Reach Behavioral Health Pathway will create opportunities for those employed in health systems and community organizations to gain academic credit for work experience while pursuing a stackable series of degrees, starting with the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree, and eventually leading to a B.A. and M.A. degree. This program will allow thousands of frontline workers to become behavioral health professionals, addressing the nation’s growing mental health crisis.

Reach University uniquely turns jobs into degrees, serving as our nation’s first and only nonprofit university fully dedicated to advancing on-the-job degrees and credentials, known as Apprenticeship Degrees. By fostering economic mobility, building careers, and inspiring deeper learning through inquiry, dialogue, collaboration, and on-the-job practice, Reach and its partners are actively solving America's behavioral health labor shortages. Reach creates comprehensive pathways for high-potential individuals to earn degrees, credentials, and professional careers in their home communities by translating current job responsibilities into progress toward a degree. Reach currently operates in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee, with plans to expand.

The critical shortage of licensed behavioral health workers is exacerbating the nation's post-pandemic mental health crisis. In 2022, approximately 59 million (23%) U.S. adults reported a mental illness, but nearly half did not receive treatment due in part to limited provider access and coverage gaps. Over the next decade the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates an annual nationwide shortage of more than 80,000 licensed social workers (LSWs), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) projects the nation will lack half of the behavioral health workforce required to meet demand by 2036. Reach also anticipates partnering with behavioral health apprenticeship programs in peer counseling, addiction counseling, and other fields, as it aligns its job-embedded degree model to meet the estimated average of 42,000 openings through 2032.

Reach has successfully implemented their novel model to increase the workforce in the education space by partnering with 420 K-12 school systems in eight states to provide apprenticeship degree pathways for paraprofessionals and other school employees. Reach ensures employers can train high-potential staff on the job to earn a degree and fill specialized professional vacancies through a degree that is workplace-based, renders credit for work the learner does on the job, and is offered without student loan debt. Reach plans to leverage its expertise in scaling job-embedded degrees to support entry-level workers in the behavioral health space earning the degrees and credentials needed to build a professional career.

Reach is able to keep the cost to participants far lower than a traditional university. Degree seekers are paid by their employer as they complete their on-the-job degree. After grants and scholarships, the expected out-of-pocket contribution for a full-time undergraduate is $900 per year, or $75 per month, with no student loan debt.

We are thrilled to be working with all of you to make this significant investment to expand the mental health workforce and ensure more young people have access to the care they need.

Warmly,

Celine

Announcement | $1M Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Degrees in Behavioral Health

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:00:03 GMT

REACH UNIVERSITY SECURES $1M GRANT TO ACCELERATE THE EXPANSION OF APPRENTICESHIP DEGREES IN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

THE GOODNESS WEB FOUNDATION FUNDING WILL SUPPORT REACH AND HEALTH SYSTEM PARTNERS ADDRESS A GROWING U.S. MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

By: Reach University

OAKLAND, California) – February 20, 2025 – Reach University, a nonprofit university advancing apprenticeship degrees in care industries, today announced its plans to launch a stackable “Behavioral Health Pathway,” beginning with its existing Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree. Through a three-year, $1 million grant from The Goodness Web Foundation , a mental-health focused social impact philanthropy, Reach expects to expand its degree offerings to support schools, health systems and community organizations as they recruit and train frontline workers to become behavioral health professionals, addressing the nation’s growing mental health crisis.

Reach currently partners with 420 K-12 school systems in eight states to provide apprenticeship degree pathways for paraprofessionals and other school employees. Reach ensures employers can train high-potential staff on the job to fill specialized professional vacancies through a degree that is workplace-based, renders credit for work the learner does on the job, and is offered without student loan debt. Reach plans to leverage its expertise in scaling job-embedded degrees to serve an additional high-need care profession: behavioral health.

“Reach has achieved what traditional higher education has struggled to do at scale: deploy an affordable – yet rigorous –- degree program that works for working adults,” said Dr. Celine Coggins, CEO of The Goodness Web Foundation. “In our efforts to solve our nation’s mental health crisis through alternative funding pathways, we have found an innovative university partner that bridges the gap between a behavioral health worker’s present and future. There is data-backed efficacy and impact in Reach’s degree programs, and we couldn’t be more proud to fund their continued scale in the caring professions.”

A Mental Health Crisis Solution

Much of this talent is also needed in our nation's schools to address a growing youth mental health crisis. Similar to teaching, the behavioral health field offers a variety of entry-level positions that are “apprenticeable,” including roles such as behavioral health technician, substance abuse and mental health support specialist, community health worker, case manager, behavioral specialist, and recovery coach.

However, progressing from an entry-level apprenticeable role to a professional position remains a challenge, as the field lacks a clear, structured training pathway. This has historically made it difficult for universities and colleges to align curricula with job requirements. Apprenticeship degrees aim to define the pathway for talent, employers, and institutions of higher ed. “The term ‘apprenticeable’ is something we should be talking about more as a nation,” said John Colborn, executive director for Apprenticeships for America. “From teaching to healthcare, technology, advanced manufacturing and more, we have employers with acute labor shortages and ‘apprenticeable’ roles that can train on the job to fill those key vacancies. Reach has pioneered the U.S. teacher apprenticeship degree and ensured others can do the same. It's a logical expansion to now help school and health systems identify ‘apprenticeable’ behavioral health roles, pave the pathway to degree and licensure attainment, and do it in a way that is beneficial for everyone involved.”

Apprenticeship Degrees for Behavioral Health

Much like teaching, behavioral health is experiencing a talent shortage at both the paraprofessional and professional levels, with mental health-related occupations projected to grow faster than the nation’s 3-percent average. Reach University’s employer-based apprenticeship degree addresses both short- and long-term talent needs through affordability and credential stackability, removing the financial, time, and transfer barriers to a degree completion and career progression for entry-level talent.

"We were the first in the country to offer behavioral health apprenticeships and have seen both their potential and the importance of an embedded degree in Washington,” said Laura Hopkins, executive director of the SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund. “We are excited for Reach's expansion into this field and the support this pathway will offer for employers to develop their talent pipelines and workers to achieve their educational goals quicker and with higher quality." Reach will initially support paraprofessionals in earning a job-embedded A.A., which includes a concentration in social science that is relevant to behavioral health. Similar to Reach’s teacher undergraduate programs, degree seekers will be paid by their employer as they complete their on-the-job degree. After grants and scholarships, the expected out-of-pocket contribution for a full-time undergraduate is $900 per year, or $75 per month, with no student loan debt.

Reach then expects to deploy a larger stackable undergraduate-to-graduate degree pathway (e.g., associate to bachelor’s to master's degree), subject to WSCUC accreditation approval.

Reach also anticipates partnering with behavioral health apprenticeship programs in peer counseling, addiction counseling, and other fields, as it aligns its job-embedded degree model to meet the estimated average of 42,000 openings through 2032. These new partnerships will complement the work of Reach’s National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree (NCAD) , which is already collaborating with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Massachusetts Bay Community College (supported by Accelerate the Future and the Smith Family Foundation’s Massachusetts Apprenticeship Degree Project) to deploy behavioral health-related apprenticeship degree programs.

“Reach transforms jobs into degrees, providing care industries a clear pathway to train their current workforce, fill critical vacancies, and create upward economic mobility in their home communities,” said Joe E. Ross, president and CEO of Reach University. “Under a shared mission, we are grateful to The Goodness Web Foundation for supporting Reach’s apprenticeship degree expansion. Much like teaching, behavioral health has a potential talent pool hidden in plain sight, ready to fill critical professional roles with the right training and degree. From Reach to NCAD and our future behavioral health partners, we are bringing apprenticeship degrees to everyone, everywhere. And our nation’s communities will win as a result.”

Reach invites funders, state, and employer partners on the frontlines of mental and behavioral health to join us. Learn more by contacting partnerships@reach.edu or visiting www.reach.edu .

ABOUT REACH UNIVERSITY

Reach University turns jobs into degrees, serving as our nation’s first and only nonprofit university fully dedicated to advancing on-the-job degrees and credentials, known as Apprenticeship Degrees. By fostering economic mobility, building careers and the workforce, and inspiring deeper learning through inquiry, dialogue, collaboration, and on-the-job practice, Reach, its National Center for the Apprenticeship Degree , and partners are actively solving America's labor shortages by creating fully-embedded pathways for high-potential individuals to earn degrees, credentials, and professional careers in their home communities. Reach currently operates in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Tennessee.

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TGW Insider Briefing feat. Anna Bobb of Path Forward

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:05:56 GMT

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In our February 2025 Insider Briefing, TGW's CEO Dr. Celine Coggins interviewed Anna Bobb, Executive Director of Path Forward, one of TGW's inaugural grantee partners. As a coalition of healthcare purchasers, clinician associations, health systems, philanthropists, and health-related nonprofits, Path Forward works to ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use care for all Americans.

January Newsletter

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:42:28 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

My Mantra for 2025: Will You Join Me in It?

Dear trusted friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

The highlight of 2024 for us here at The Goodness Web was our event with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. As he concluded his tenure earlier this month, he shared his parting prescription for a healthier nation, writing, “After years of reflecting on the stories I have heard, delving into scientific data, and convening researchers, I have come to see there are three essential elements that fuel our fulfillment and well-being: relationships, service, and purpose.”

Relationships, service, and purpose. In my work life and my personal life, I’m going to try to use those words as guiding principles for the year ahead.

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Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

Ambassador Retreat, March 31 to April 2. TGW has grown rapidly thanks to generous families across the country who have helped us expand the Web and our collective giving capacity by hosting salons and bringing our work to their networks. We are hosting our first retreat to bring together our Accelerator-level families and individuals who are committed to playing a leadership role in building our community and driving greater resources toward youth mental health. The event will be held at The Newbury in Back Bay, Boston, and will be structured to include time for deeper learning on mental health philanthropy, reflecting on our collective role in advancing the field, and celebrating our progress. It will begin with a dinner on March 31st and conclude with lunch on April 2nd. Additional details available.

Reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) for additional information about the 2025 Ambassador Retreat, or to find out how you can become a TGW Accelerator family or individual.

Insider Briefing with Anna Bobb from TGW Grantee, Path Forward. We are committed to ensuring you can learn directly from our grantees who are leading cutting-edge work with young people. In this month’s Insider Briefing, Celine will interview Anna Bobb, Executive Director of Path Forward , one of TGW's inaugural grantee partners. As a coalition of healthcare purchasers, clinician associations, health systems, philanthropists, and health-related nonprofits, Path Forward works to ensure equitable access to mental health and substance use care for all Americans. This Insider Briefing will go live on February 3.

Click here to watch the recording of our last Insider Briefing with Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Think:Kids ’ Founder & Director Dr. Stuart Ablon joined The Mel Robbins Podcast to share “the 6 words that will change your family.” A great listen for parents with kids of all ages!

The Jed Foundation’s CEO John McPhee shares insights and predictions about the youth mental health landscape in the coming year: Youth Mental Health Trends in 2025 | JED

Young Futures highlights the work being done by one of the organizations they support, ReThink Citizens. CEO Trisha Prabhu used her own experience being cyberbullied to develop the technology to stop online harassment before it begins. Read more about Trisha’s AI-driven approach to safer social media: How Trisha Prabhu is Building Guardrails for Teens in the Digital World | LinkedIn

Path Forward and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute are expanding the Collaborative Care model, which embeds mental health care into primary care practices, allowing patients to receive physical and mental health care in the same location: Meadows Institute partners with West Health and Northwestern Medicine to expand Collaborative Care

Eyes, Ears, Heart

These are the articles, podcasts, and videos that we’ve seen, heard, or been touched by recently:

In the News:

Surgeon General Urges Americans to 'Rethink How We're Living Our Lives' in Closing Letter to the Country : U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy offers reflections on fulfillment, well-being, and purpose as he winds down his tenure (by Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, People Magazine)
Improving teen mental health with Lisa Damour - Worklife with Adam Grant | Acast : A great listen for any parent thinking about their teen's mental health.
How AI Chatbots Are Reshaping Social Services : Exploration on measuring human connection in this new frontier of AI companionship (by Julia Freeland Fisher, Stanford Social Innovation Review)
The Year The Phone-Based Childhood Began To Reverse : A collection of reflections on youth mental health, social media, and digital technology (by Jon Haidt and Zach Rausch, After Babel)
Surgo Youth Mental Health Tracker : Brand new data and stories on the state of youth mental health
Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force: Redesigning the Health Care Delivery System to Better Meet the Needs of Youth : At the start of a new administration, a bipartisan vision for progress on mental health (by Bipartisan Policy Center)

November/December Newsletter

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 18:01:22 GMT

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Happy holidays from The Goodness Web! We are so grateful that you are a part of our growing community of families dedicated to transforming youth mental health and improving young people’s lives. I wanted to take a moment to celebrate our progress this year and look ahead to our plans for 2025. None of this would be possible without your generosity!

Celebrating 2024

The Power of Community. This was an exciting year of expansion, capped off by our incredible event in New York City with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy ( check out the recording , password: GoodnessWeb24). In addition to growing into NYC, we held salons in Dallas, Seattle, Orange County, Boston, and Houston, connecting many new families in common cause.
Grantees Driving Major Change. We’ve made big bets on top nonprofits, and they are having an impact.
Inseparable. Notched 37 policy wins across 16 states to drive hundreds of millions of new dollars to mental health and expand funding for services ranging from school-based prevention efforts to crisis intervention.
The Jed Foundation. Study of their first 10 years showed a 25% reduction in suicide attempts, and decreased reports of depression and anxiety on the 444 college campuses (serving 5.6M students) that have worked with them.
Think:Kids + Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute. Proven model for helping kids build emotional regulation skills implemented across 186 community-based organizations in TX, reaching 1,000s of youth and parents.
Young Futures. Launched first cohort of 10 mental health nonprofit Innovators, working to help young people build social connection, and navigate social media in our increasingly digital world. Cohort two will launch in early 2025.
Path Forward. Coalition of employers, insurance providers, and industry experts working to expand access to mental health care, gained influential new members: NAMI and National Center for Mental Wellbeing.
One Mind. Completed stage one of multi-year schizophrenia research study.
Expansion of the Collaborative Care Model. Conducted a landscape analysis to determine locations that are ripe for implementation across MA.
Growing Our Capacity. This year, we hired our inaugural CEO (me!), refined our grant making strategy, and launched a couple of new ways for you to learn with us: (1) a Monthly Newsletter and (2) Insider Briefings, knowledge-sharing conversations with grantees that give donors updates and the chance to ask questions of experts.

Looking Ahead to 2025

New Grants. We have been hard at work scouring the country for non-profits doing path-breaking work in the youth mental health space. Over the course of the fall, we have carefully curated an impressive set to go through our formal diligence process, working closely to analyze their track records and plans for scale. At the start of 2025, we are poised to make large, multi-year grants to organizations tackling issues like the mental health workforce, prevention in schools, and the intersection of AI and youth mental health. We cannot make the ambitious investments we hope to make without your help.
New Opportunities for Donors. TGW is a special community of people with big hearts who want to work together to solve the youth mental health crisis. While we are fueled by donations of all sizes, we are launching several significant ways for major donors to become more deeply involved in our work and with each other. Those giving at the Accelerator Family level, donating $10,000 per year or more for five years ($50,000 total) are invited to consider the following leadership roles within TGW.
Our First National Retreat. Will be held March 31-April 2 in Boston to bring together donors who are committed to playing a leadership role in building our community and want to engage in deeper learning on mental health philanthropy.
TGW Investment Committee. Will convene three times per year corresponding with the stages of our annual grantmaking cycle. Investment committee members will share input on grant prospects at the following stages: sourcing, curation, and diligence.

We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished this year but need your help to continue to grow our impact in 2025. We hope you’ll join us! Together, we can accelerate real progress on the youth mental health crisis.

Happy holidays,

Celine

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If you have any questions or would like additional information, please reach out to our team at: info@thegoodnessweb.org

TGW Hosts Event with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:35:21 GMT

View the entire interview by TGW CEO Celine Coggins with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, password GoodnessWeb24

TGW Insider Briefing feat. Katya Hancock of Young Futures

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:28:58 GMT

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In our first Insider Briefing, TGW's CEO Dr. Celine Coggins interviewed Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures, TGW's most recent grantee partner. Her organization, funded in partnership with TGW, Melinda French Gates's Pivotal Ventures, and the Susan Crown Exchange, helps young people navigate a social media driven world and build real connections.

October Newsletter

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 23:04:00 GMT

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins
Two Lessons from the Road

Dear trusted friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

I joined The Goodness Web in the summer, a time when large meetings and events are minimal. With the transition to fall, my calendar transitioned to a life on the road. In the past few weeks, I’ve been in New York, DC, Dallas, Houston, and even Emigrant, Montana for work travel. I love getting to meet people who want to improve the same part of the world that I do—youth mental health. Each person has a story, and those stories are the fabric of our Web.

Getting to meet so many of our donors and grantees in person for the first time really brought to life two of pillars of TGW: (1) the power of human connection and (2) the importance of collaborative giving for nonprofits.

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Events and Learning Opportunities

As The Goodness Web grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Please mark your calendars for the following:

The Goodness Web Salon Series, feat. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, October 29, 2:30-4:30 pm ET. We are honored to host the Surgeon General for a discussion on youth mental health in New York City next week.

Community Briefing with Katya Hancock from TGW Grantee, Young Futures. November 13, 12:00-1:00 pm ET. We are committed to ensuring you can learn directly from our grantees who are leading cutting-edge work with young people. In our first Community Briefing, Celine will interview Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures , TGW's most recent grantee partner. Her organization, funded in partnership with The Goodness Web, Melinda French Gates's Pivotal Ventures, and the Susan Crown Exchange, helps young people navigate a social media driven world and build real connections.

Ambassador Retreat, March 31 to April 2, 2025. TGW has grown rapidly thanks to generous families across the country who have helped us expand the Web and our collective giving capacity by hosting salons and bringing our work to their networks. We are hosting our first retreat to bring together our Accelerator-level families and individuals who are committed to playing a leadership role in building our community and driving greater resources toward youth mental health. The event will be held in the Boston area and will be structured to include time for deeper learning on mental health philanthropy, reflecting on our collective role in advancing the field, and celebrating our progress. It will begin with a dinner on March 31st and conclude with lunch on April 2nd. More details to follow.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

Inseparable released their Voters’ Views on Mental Health 2024 polling research , and found that the growing mental health crisis is a bipartisan priority for voters nationwide.

Young Futures just shared exciting progress on their first cohort of nonprofit Innovators! They also just completed the application process for their next funding challenge, after having received 175 applications. We look forward to hearing updates on those selected for their next cohort around the new year! Lastly, if you are interested in volunteering as a mentor for Young Futures’ cohort members, please email Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) for more information.

Think:Kids ’ Founder & Director Dr. Stuart Ablon shares actionable tips for talking with your kids about social media. In this digital world, we welcome Stuart’s empathy and creativity toward navigating technology usage as a family.

Eyes, Ears, Heart

These are the articles, podcasts, and videos that we’ve seen, heard, or been touched by recently:

From our Grantees:

Think:Kids: Think:Kids : 5-Minute Social Media Hacks for Busy Parents (thinkkids.org)
Inseparable: Watch: Bill Smith on Uniting Leadership, Passion & Policy - Chief Influencer - (Re-Air) (youtube.com)
Path Forward: Mental Health Strategies for Employers (pathforwardcoalition.org)
Young Futures: Meghan Markle Joined Local Tweens for Some Crafting—With Support From Oprah and Melinda French Gates’s Foundations | Vanity Fair
The Jed Foundation (JED): Youth Mental Health Crisis: 3 Women On Screens, Suicide And ‘JED’ Support (forbes.com) featuring JED’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth

In the News:

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to our team at info@thegoodnessweb.org

September Newsletter

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:06:40 GMT

Only together can we do good, better.

CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

The Motivating Belief that Led Me to The Goodness Web

Dear trusted friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

Since starting at The Goodness Web early this summer, I’ve had the chance to speak with so many of you. I feel honored to be a part of this community, and to build opportunities for us to learn and connect around the issue of youth mental health. When I introduce myself, I always share the key bullet points of my background that prepared me for the role, but they do not get to my motivating belief about why The Goodness Web has exactly the right strategy. I want to share that story today.

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Events and Learning Opportunities

As TGW grows, we are expanding the ways we can learn together and connect. Reach out to Jessie Shaw ( jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org ) for additional information.

TGW Salon Series, feat. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, October 29. We are honored to host the U.S. Surgeon General for a discussion on innovation and progress to address the youth mental health crisis in New York City later this fall.

Community Briefing with Katya Hancock, November 13. We are committed to ensuring our generous community of supporters can learn directly from our grantees who are leading cutting-edge work with young people. In our first Community Briefing, Celine will interview Katya Hancock, Executive Director of Young Futures, TGW's most recent grantee partner. Her organization, funded in partnership with TGW, Melinda French Gates's Pivotal Ventures, and the Susan Crown Exchange, helps young people navigate a social media driven world and build real connections.

2025 Ambassador Retreat. TGW has grown rapidly thanks to generous families across the country who have helped us expand the Web and our collective giving capacity by hosting salons and bringing our work to their networks. We are hosting our first retreat to bring together our Accelerator-level families and individuals, who are committed to playing a leadership role in building our community and driving greater resources toward youth mental health. The event will be held in the Boston area and will be structured to include time for deeper learning on mental health philanthropy, reflecting on our collective role in advancing the field, and celebrating our progress. It will begin with a dinner, include a full working day, and conclude with a sendoff lunch. Reach out to our team to find out how you can become a TGW Accelerator family or individual.

Grantee Spotlight

TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.

The Jed Foundation (JED) just released an analysis of their impact on college student mental health over a decade (2013-2023). In that time, they have reached 5.6 million students on 444 college campuses. Schools that completed the program had a 25% reduction in suicide attempts. Beyond that, schools saw improvement in anxiety and depression scores, significant reductions in stigma around seeking mental health treatment, and improved ability for campus communities to identify students at risk. Read the full report here.

The Path Forward , Inseparable , and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute played important roles in new regulations released by the Biden administration, intended to help millions of Americans gain better access to mental health care through their existing health insurance. The goal is to improve implementation of the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act and ensure that mental health care is treated on a par with physical health care. The regulations reduce prior authorization requirements for treatment. Health plans can now be fined for restricting access by offering inadequate in-network options. Read more here .

Eyes, Ears, Heart

These are the articles, podcasts, and videos that we’ve seen, heard, or been touched by recently:

From our Grantees:

Think:Kids: Doctor’s advice: How to talk to your kids about social media
Inseparable: A better response
Path Forward: NAMI joins The Path Forward
Young Futures: Watch: How Katya Hancock Supports Youth Wellbeing in the Digital Age
The Jed Foundation (JED): Promoting a Culture of Caring in Education

In the News:

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to our team at info@thegoodnessweb.org

How A New Funder Is Taking on the Thorny Issue of Youth Mental Health

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:34:37 GMT

Read t he full article here: https://www.insidephilanthropy.com/home/2024/6/20/how-a-new-funder-is-taking-on-the-thorny-issue-of-youth-mental-health

Dr. Celine Coggins Named Inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web: Innovative Fund Poised to Accelerate Progress Addressing Urgent Youth Mental Health Needs

Tue, 28 May 2024 19:45:35 GMT

Dr. Celine Coggins has been named the inaugural CEO of The Goodness Web (TGW). Coggins has been a social sector and philanthropic leader for more than two decades. Over the past 15 years, she served as the chief executive at two separate nonprofits. The first, Teach Plus, is a national network of teacher advocates that she founded and ran for more than a decade. More recently, she led Grantmakers for Education, the nation’s largest network of education funders.

Coggins holds degrees in psychology, sociology, and public policy in education. She earned her Ph.D. at Stanford University. A respected thought leader on philanthropy and youth issues, Coggins is the author of three books and several dozen articles and reports.

Coggins has held appointments on several philanthropic and nonprofit boards, and also as a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and as an Expert-in-Residence at the Harvard iLab. She is an award-winning social entrepreneur who has been named to Fellowships with Aspen Institute, Pahara Institute, and The Mind Trust.

The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve the lives of youth and those who care for them. Since its launch in 2022, The Goodness Web has granted over $7 million to proven organizations capable of driving systems change and expanding the availability of support for mental health and well-being across the adolescent mental health ecosystem. The Goodness Web was founded by Jan and Rob Swartz and Mark and Gina Verdi.

“Celine brings a passion for transforming the youth mental health space, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a track record of success mobilizing people and resources to drive systems change. She is exactly what we need to take The Goodness Web from our strong early base and grow it to the next level,” said The Goodness Web Co-Founder Mark Verdi.

Co-Founder Jan Swartz added, “Celine has spent her career leading networks that bring people together to be a force for good in the world. She shares our vision for building a powerful community of donors and social entrepreneurs, and she has the skillset to bring it to life.”

Of her new role, Celine commented, “The Goodness Web reflects a perfect alignment with my values, and my beliefs about the urgency of the youth mental health crisis in America. I am so impressed by what the founders, Board, and team have built already, and I'm eager to help them grow its impact.”

Celine officially began her tenure at The Goodness Web on May 20.

The Goodness Web 2023 Annual Report

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:13:44 GMT

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SXSW Panel Recap: Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:30:32 GMT

How can adults support teens in a digital world?
By Jessi Cape

It’s really hard to be a human – and even harder to be a teenager. Navigating physical, mental, and emotional changes, while also balancing growing expectations and relationships, is particularly difficult in a tech-centric world. Adults have a responsibility to hear teen voices and respond with empathy.

In a packed ballroom at Thompson Hotel, moderator Kelsey Noonan (Pivotal Ventures, founded by Melinda Gates) led a discussion of how today’s teenagers are faring in our digital world inundated with notifications from devices. “Nuance is required” and the “teenage experience is not monolithic” were overarching themes of the conversation.

Adults have always worried about teenagers, with growing concern regarding newfangled technology. Kyra Kyles (CEO of YR Media, a 30+ year network of young journalists) shared a “doom reporting” headline she’d seen earlier – “Digital Fentanyl” – offering negativity without solution. What adults should do, the panelists agreed, is work with teenagers, not speak for them; give them agency and explain ramifications of their digital behaviors; act as allies; and recognize the importance of connection.

Kyles shared two videos of their essential voices in conversations about technology’s pros and cons. Teens are not waiting for permission slips to utilize available platforms – they’re our culture keepers – and we should support them by showing healthy practices and reality checks.

Katya Hancock (executive director of nonprofit Young Futures) shared statistics painting today’s teens as the “loneliest generation in history”: 50% feel they don’t belong, 25% feel very lonely all or most of the time. Hancock announced a new biannual $1 million commitment and open funding call for orgs working on teen well-being in a tech-driven world.

Emily Weinstein (executive director of the Center for Digital Thriving, Harvard) explained that “tech is an amplifier and accelerator for both highs and lows.” Teens utilize social media like school lunchtime, but the bell doesn’t ring after 30 minutes. It’s nonstop, and more KOMO than FOMO – knowledge of missing out. A kid sees on Venmo or a map that friends gathered for an event, but they weren’t invited. Digital life also entails the burden of empathy: Imagine a friend texts at 10pm during crisis, a teen has to decide between supporting a friend or self-care/sleep.

Still, teens tend to see through a lens of hope, so adults should reframe their approach: Remember slam books? We didn’t ban pens and paper. Perhaps we shouldn’t ban phones, often a lifeline. And teens are not a monolith – race, gender, location, and socioeconomic brackets all create different experiences that extend online.

A few takeaways from teens: utilize Do Not Disturb and reduce notifications, “Look up!,” block/limit apps, listen to music instead, and no phones at mealtime. Solutions from the panelists: Shift self-talk, address thinking spirals/traps, utilize free resources, model behavior. Perhaps the most important takeaway was: You don’t need fancy tools, you can simply work toward building a bridge constructed of empathy and compassion.

Seven Strategies Philanthropists Can Use to Help Tackle America’s Mental Health Crisis

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:42:16 GMT

Margaret Boasberg, Nathan Aleman

The United States is facing a mental health emergency, and our systems of care are straining under its weight. Many donors we speak with are eager to get involved—yet they often don’t know where to start or feel that their resources can’t make a significant difference. The silver lining? There are many opportunities for philanthropists to contribute to badly needed solutions.

Make no mistake: the crisis is serious. The CDC’s recently released Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that, in the past year, 42 percent of high school students experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and 22 percent seriously considered attempting suicide—a substantial increase from 2011, when 28 and 16 percent, respectively, felt the same. Almost one-quarter of adults in the United States—a total of 58 million people—experienced mental illness in 2021, and less than half received any treatment . Few families remain untouched by this epidemic, while communities of color and individuals in low-income , rural , and LGBTQ+ communities who are contending with mental illness face particular challenges, especially in accessing care.

The size of the need, combined with the gaps in America’s mental health care system—which include a shortage of mental health professionals, difficulties in accessing treatment (particularly for historically marginalized populations), and a disconnect between the mental health care system and other social systems—has created a societal calamity that threatens the lives and stability of millions. It also offers philanthropists opportunities to help address the mismatch between increasing need and the system’s ability to respond.

Despite interest among donors, relatively few philanthropic dollars, to date, have been invested in mental health. And many of the largest gifts have gone to major institutions such as universities and large hospital systems. This narrow focus fails to support the many other organizations playing critical roles in the effort to make America’s mental health care infrastructure more effective and equitable.

The multifaceted nature of these problems offers philanthropists many entry points where, through large and small gifts, they can make a catalytic difference. We explore these entry points below.

Seven strategies for philanthropists to support mental health care

From our experience partnering with dozens of nonprofits and philanthropies in the field, we have identified seven proven strategies for donors to create impact. Importantly, these are all approaches we have seen funders use successfully.

Download a PDF of the Strategies

Strategy 1. Expand and retain the clinical and non-clinical mental health workforce.

A shortage of mental health professionals in the United States contributes to the challenge of accessing care, which is especially acute for low-income, BIPOC, and rural communities. To address this shortage, the country needs both clinical (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, etc.) and non-clinical workers (community health and peer support staff, teachers, etc.).

Philanthropists can aid efforts to attract new clinical workers to the field via, for example, expansion of scholarships, loan forgiveness, and stipend-based apprenticeship programs. The Ballmer Group has used this strategy in partnership with the University of Washington to expand the numbers and diversity of students graduating debt-free from the state’s master’s programs in social work and mental health counseling—students who then go on to work in community-based behavioral health programs.

Growing the non-clinical workforce is also vital, as these workers often come from, and are trusted by, the communities they serve and can be trained more quickly and at lower cost than their clinical counterparts. Philanthropists can support programs that equip more people for these non-clinical roles: Lyda Hill Philanthropies , for example, is helping to increase the ranks of community health workers trained to deliver evidence-based interventions for mental health issues.

Strategy 2. Improve mental health via the K-12 school system.

Most children and adolescents who receive mental health services get them at school, which is an ideal setting for identifying issues and intervening early.

Philanthropists can support efforts in the K–12 school system to bolster prevention, screening, and diagnosis; train teachers and staff to recognize early signs of mental illness; and bring treatment closer to students. They can also support efforts to mandate school-level mental health strategic plans. In a recent example, the Goodness Web, a philanthropic collaborative, granted $1.5 million to the Jed Foundation to help high schools develop customized strategic plans and adopt best practices for suicide prevention and supporting student mental health.

Strategy 3. Expand access to culturally competent treatment.

The mental health crisis is being exacerbated not only by a lack of access to effective and affordable treatment but also by the scarcity of culturally competent providers, especially for low-income and LBGTQ+ communities and communities of color.

Telehealth is one way to increase access to treatment. Philanthropists can help scale existing telehealth providers with a track record of successfully serving specific identity groups. Philanthropists can also invest in efforts to ensure cultural competency for those providing mental health support. For example, Together Rising, another philanthropic collaborative, has invested $20,000 in the National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network Mental Health Fund to increase access to mental health support for queer and trans people of color.

Strategy 4. Build out the crisis-response infrastructure.

High-quality mental health crisis intervention is often the difference between life and death. Philanthropists can support efforts to enhance the crisis-response infrastructure—such as the national 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, for example—and help pilot and scale mobile crisis-response teams and other response models (e.g., in which a response team might be led by a social worker, not police). In another example, the Pew Charitable Trusts is working at a community level to improve crisis care while advocating for universal screening to help prevent suicides.

Strategy 5. Improve proven treatment and diagnostic methods, including through neurological research.

The mental health field is seeing dramatic breakthroughs in treatment and diagnostic methods, spurred by a better understanding of the brain and new data tools.

Philanthropists can accelerate this progress by supporting scientific research, including foundational research on neurological root causes of, and genetic markers for, mental illness. Philanthropists can also support efforts to speed the translation of breakthroughs in the lab into actual practice. These approaches are reflected in a recent $150 million commitment by the Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah. The grant includes support for research aimed at identifying causes of mental illness so that treatments can be more targeted and effective.

Strategy 6. Increase the awareness of, and culture change around, mental health, including destigmatizing mental illness.

The stigma around mental health issues and seeking treatment for them is prevalent and persistent in the United States, especially within specific groups, including older Americans, immigrant communities, and communities of color. Effective strategies to improve awareness and understanding must therefore take a targeted and culturally sensitive approach.

Two recent examples of philanthropists pursuing this strategy: the Humana Foundation’s $6 million gift to the Face the Fight initiative to reduce veteran suicide and the stigma around veterans seeking mental health support, and the Keith Milano Memorial Fund’s support for the Seize the Awkward public service campaign, which empowers young adults to reach out to friends who may be at risk for suicide.

Strategy 7. Improve integration with care-adjacent systems.

While the health care system is often on the front lines of the fight against mental illness, better integration with other systems in society (e.g., justice, public housing, child welfare) would offer great benefits.

Often carried out by community-based organizations, promising efforts are now advancing the integration of mental health supports into our core systems of care—for example, by equipping teachers, law enforcement, and shelter workers to promote mental well-being and provide screening and referrals. Philanthropy can support organizations that are doing such work as well as efforts to deliver mental health care as part of a holistic set of interventions. An example is MacKenzie Scott’s recent $12 million gift to Fountain House , which supports people with severe mental illness in navigating educational, workforce, housing, and other systems.

Deciding how to start

The strategies and examples described above show that there are many ways philanthropists can take effective action in the mental health field. But you still might be thinking, “How do I get started?”

For many philanthropists, we’ve found it can be helpful to identify “anchor points” as a way to narrow the field and gain traction. These might include populations (such as young people, communities of color, or LGBTQ+, low-income, or rural communities); approaches to change (direct service, research, policy advocacy); and settings (K–12 schools, college campuses, community health centers). Of course, place can also be a critical anchor—allowing you to tackle any of the above in your own backyard or another region you’re committed to supporting.

Partnering with one of the many highly effective nonprofits or philanthropic collaboratives in the field is another way to begin learning about specific funding opportunities. And for those interested in impact investment in for-profit enterprises, there are many “shovel-ready” opportunities available.

More broadly, philanthropists can take an approach that fits their priorities, timing, and resources. Yet, given the urgency of the mental health crisis and the availability of so many avenues for addressing it, there is no reason for donors to hesitate any longer about plunging in. Wherever they choose to get started, the opportunities for philanthropists to save and change lives are enormous.

The authors thank Dan Penrice for his invaluable help in bringing our perspectives to life.

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation Grants More Than $8 Million

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:52:54 GMT

To support mental health and well-being across the U.S.

M. Blank Family Foundation

ATLANTA – Dec. 13, 2023 – In the second year of grantmaking from its new Mental Health and Well-Being portfolio, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation has granted more than $8 million in 2023 to nonprofit organizations supporting mental health and well-being, with a particular focus on young people. In addition to direct service providers working in the foundation’s primary geographies of Georgia and Montana, many of the nonprofits in the grant portfolio include national organizations driving influence in mental health care across the country, as well as state-wide funder collaboratives that catalyze collective action through philanthropy.

These grants build upon $5 million committed from the foundation in 2022 and address a range of needs along a continuum of mental health, from crisis to stability to flourishing. Data from National Alliance on Mental Illness show the ongoing need for mental health services, especially among young people: one in six U.S. youth experiences a mental health disorder each year, and 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14.

“Over the past two years, we’ve been learning from experts in the mental health field, policymakers and, most importantly, young people, about the extent of need for services as well as hopeful innovations in supporting mental health and well-being,” said Beth Brown, managing director, Mental Health and Well-Being, Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. “One of the ways we believe we can make a difference is through supporting and fostering collaborations among foundations and inspiring an increased philanthropic commitment to mental health and well-being.”

As the Blank Family Foundation explored the needs in the mental health and well-being space, two themes came to the forefront, digital mental health and the epidemic of loneliness. Three grants address the impact that technology has on youth mental health, both as a detractor and a solution. A $325,000 grant to Common Sense Media will address the impact of smartphones and AI on youth mental health through research, outreach and partnerships. A $675,000 grant to Project Healthy Minds will empower Millennial and Gen Z leaders with tech backgrounds to develop a robust user-friendly digital gateway for mental health services that can serve anyone in the U.S. in need of mental health and well-being support. A $150,000 grant to Black Girls Smile will support BeWellBlkGirl, a digital online platform committed to connecting Black girls, their supporters and advocates with culturally sensitive and gender-responsive local and national wellness resources.

According to a recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General , approximately half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, with some of the highest rates among young adults. The advisory highlights the opportunity to create stronger social connections in the workplace. The foundation granted $250,000 to Over Zero to develop tools and training for leaders to create organizations and communities of belonging, through The Belonging Barometer. Partners include the Office of the Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association, both well-positioned to help scale the belonging tools after they are piloted and refined. A $400,000 grant to One Mind will support the organization’s work to bring tools and training about building belonging in the workplace specifically to nonprofits.

Two grants support national organizations in their research, advocacy and education efforts, $2.25 million to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and $1.5 million to Mental Health America (MHA). Both grants also support local NAMI and MHA efforts in Georgia and Montana.

Three grants strengthen the field of mental health philanthropy by joining with other funders to combine resources and share learnings, including a $500,000 grant to Montana Funders Collaborative, a state-wide collaborative that aims to catalyze collective action through philanthropy for greater impact on mental well-being in Montana with a focus on youth and families as well as Native populations. The foundation made a $1 million grant to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s Georgia Youth Mental Health Funder Collaborative, which focuses on finding and funding the most effective ways philanthropy can support mental health policy change and implementation in Georgia. A $300,000 grant was made to The Goodness Web, which connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve the lives of youth and those who care for them.

“We are inspired by the leadership of both our nonprofit partners and fellow funders. Together, we recognize that our collective well-being is dependent on our meeting this moment, not only with funds, but also with compassion and innovation,” added Brown.

A full list of grants from the 2023 Mental Health and Well-Being portfolio is available on the foundation’s website .

About the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is a philanthropy founded to help transform lives and communities by uniting people across differences to find common cause. Started in 1995 by Arthur M. Blank, co-founder of The Home Depot, the foundation has granted more than $1 billion to charitable causes. Our collective giving areas are Atlanta’s Westside, Democracy, Environment, Mental Health and Well-Being, and Youth Development. Across these areas, we take on tough challenges by uniting the courage and compassion of our communities so we can all thrive together.

In addition to the priority areas of giving, the foundation oversees a large portfolio of grants including support of essential Atlanta nonprofit institutions, such as Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Shepherd Center, and enduring founder-led initiatives, such as veterans and the military and stuttering, among others. The foundation will also continue to guide the seven associate-led giving committees operating across the Blank Family of Businesses.

For more information, please visit www.blankfoundation.org .

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I Turned My Passion Into a Nonprofit Side Hustle — Here Are 3 Insights I've Learned in the Process.

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:48:42 GMT

I'm a leader at a multi-billion-dollar corporation, and I started a nonprofit with a fellow grad and our spouses in the second half of my career. Here's why seasoned leaders like myself are turning to the startup landscape to have a social impact.

BY JAN SWARTZ - ENTREPRENEUR

About five years ago, I found myself back at Harvard with some of my fellow MBA grads, engaging in discussions with a very different lens than my 24-year-old self would have had.

The exercise was part of a program a fellow grad and I co-created, in partnership with the university, to bring together alumni seeking to have greater impact and purpose in the second half of their careers.

Research shows 70% of employees say their personal sense of purpose is defined by their work — with Gen Xers holding 61% of leadership roles globally, many seasoned leaders are contemplating how to find deeper meaning within the framework of longer careers and lifespans .

While I can attest that purpose can be found in a corporate job, there are also ways to expand your impact outside of work, such as starting a nonprofit or supporting a social venture. Here are three insights I've gained from starting a nonprofit side hustle in the second half of my career.

1. Focus on what most speaks to your heart

Back on campus, I was struck by something Thomas DeLong , a renowned Harvard professor, said to our group: "If you don't know what to do with the back half of your life, run towards the thing that most breaks your heart."

As fulfilling as our corporate ventures can be, they won't always solve the societal problems we feel compelled to fix after life has kicked us around a little. If you're thinking of starting or joining a purpose-led venture , the first step is to identify the cause that most speaks to your heart — for me that was youth mental health.

Getting clear on what fulfills you personally also helps align you professionally with the people who share your passion and drive. Shortly after heeding DeLong's advice, a fellow grad and I co-founded The Goodness Web together with our spouses. The nonprofit focuses on activating leaders to invest in solutions for youth mental health.

Having senior leaders with varying backgrounds aligned on supporting youth mental health has been a powerful combination that has also brought perspective to my corporate career. The more senior you become at an organization, the more distant you often are from the front lines of action. From editing newsletters to putting together PowerPoint presentations, joining a social venture can be a humble reminder of how much work it takes to complete tasks when you're not in a position to outsource them.

Considering a staggering 79% of employees report quitting due to inadequate appreciation from their managers, this perspective shift can benefit both your career and your social venture.

2. Leverage strengths from your 'second curve'

We often hear about Gen Z and millennials starting values-based ventures, but in many ways, older generations are uniquely positioned to have a social impact. In his book, Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life , Arthur Brooks talks about how the technical skills and functional knowledge we develop to create success in the first half of our careers, change as leaders approach the " second curve. "

While research has shown some skill sets decline as we age, aptitudes such as wisdom , teaching and sharing ideas tend to increase. Leaders wanting to start a social venture in the second half of their careers, should look to leverage these evolved strengths, along with the networks they've established over time.

The experience I've gained over decades of working in a multi-billion-dollar corporation, for instance, has allowed me the vantage point to see where our nonprofit can strategically invest, scale systems and change initiatives across the youth mental health landscape.

Likewise, the vast network my co-founders and I have built over the years proved critical in establishing our first 100 founding families. The collective power of that network allowed us to grant $6.1 million to youth mental health organizations in our launch year alone. By leveraging our robust life experiences, we can often offer a unique lens into the best way to solve problems, which can accelerate progress at scale.

3. Be open to expanding your connections

It's not uncommon for our worlds to get smaller as we age — mobility and travel can become restricted, as can our ability to participate in our communities. A meta-analysis of 277 studies on age-related social changes found friendship networks expand during adolescence and shrink during later adulthood.

When you're looking to create social impact later in life, however, it's important to be open to expanding your connections. Reaching out to others who are passionate about your cause is not only the best way to raise necessary funds, but it's foundational for building a sense of community and a shared vision for your organization.

It can also be helpful to connect with other startup founders and organizations. One of the first things I did when I co-founded my nonprofit was join YPO , a global leadership community, made up of entrepreneurial thinkers who are inspired to make a difference. The sheer force of being around a group of creative and experienced professionals who are driven to have a positive impact has become a great resource and source of inspiration.

Not only can expanding our connections benefit our ventures, but they can also benefit us as we age: Research has shown people who participate in community activities and have a strong sense of social connection have a lower risk of developing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

As we become more seasoned in our lives and careers, we have a unique opportunity to share our learnings and leverage our experiences in the service of others. When we do, we not only accelerate the pace of change, but also evolve into better leaders and more fulfilled people.

2022 Annual Report

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:32:37 GMT

As members of The Goodness Web, your family joins a diverse community of results-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives.

Only together can we do good, better.

From the Co-Founders of The Goodness Web

Dear trusted friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,

As 2023 is underway, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your support of The Goodness Web and share a look back at what we were able to accomplish together over the last year. Through your generosity and radical collaboration in our inaugural year, we grew our Web to nearly 100 Founding Families, exceeded our initial fundraising goals, raising over $11M, allowing us to award over $6M multi-year grants to innovative organizations accelerating progress and advancing systemic change in mental health for youth and those who care for and serve them.

We take the stewardship of your philanthropy very seriously. The Swartz and Verdi families, together with the Board of Directors of The Goodness Web, funded all operating expenses of our organization in 2022 so that 100% of your dollars can be pooled with others and fully allocated to proven and promising organizations. We are committed to doing this for the foreseeable future.

Onward, with gratitude,

The Swartz and Verdi families

Co-founders, The Goodness Web

From the Co-Founders of The Goodness Web

Program Impact

Raised over $11M in commitments in multiyear grants, accelerated by a generous $1M match grant by an anonymous TGW donor.
Granted $6.1M to proven organizations capable of driving systems change and expanding the availability of support for mental health and well-being across the adolescent mental health ecosystem. The inaugural, multiyear grants focus on on-campus awareness, prevention, and early intervention; insurance parity and equitable access of mental healthcare; service provision for youth and parents in primary care offices; and policy change to advance youth mental health.
The inaugural grantee partners included:

On-Campus Awareness, Prevention, and Early Intervention

The Jed Foundation (JED) protects emotional health and prevents suicide for the nation’s teens and young adults. With TGW’s $1.5M three-year grant, JED will expand to partner with more high schools, colleges, and universities to help them assess and enhance their campus approaches and infrastructure to best support student mental health.

Insurance Parity and Equitable Access of Mental Healthcare

The Path Forward leverages large employers to drive insurance companies to cover integrated treatment of mental health in primary care settings. TGW’s $1.8M three-year grant will help build a national infrastructure to drive increased access to care and greater insurance coverage.

Service Provision for Youth and Parents in Primary Care Offices

The Think:Kids and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) partnership, enabled by TGW’s $2M four-year grant, will allow for teams of providers to deliver the Think:Kids Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS) approach for working with children with behavioral challenges. MMHPI’s Texas-wide reach, which leverages established networks of primary care practitioners, will provide early intervention and have a positive impact on students, parents, and mental health systems at large.

Policy Change to Advance Youth Mental Health

Inseparable, Inc. advocates for substantive changes in mental health policy in the K-12 school environment. With TGW’s $800K two-year grant, Inseparable will continue to affect impactful policy changes across multiple states; changes that will positively improve the lives of thousands of young people currently without adequate support by increasing and directing government funding to proven support models.

Supported our inaugural grantee partners and tracked their progress (details below).
Built a growing pipeline of potential grantees with a robust Investment Committee evaluation and due diligence process so we can select the highest-impact organizations for our next round of donations.

Organizational Progress

Built a Web of 100 Founding Family members from 19 states and 3 countries (details below).
Built our Advisory Board of mental health and philanthropy experts (details below).
Expanded our Board of Directors (details below).

Increased Awareness

Secured high-profile speaking opportunities and media coverage in “Fast Company”, “Psychiatric Times”, “Mental Health Weekly”, and other publications to build awareness of TGW for donors and grantees.
TGW Board member/Founding Family member Dr. Karl Rathjen and TGW grantee leaders Dr. Andy Keller (MMHPI) and Dr. Stuart Ablon (Think:Kids) presented at MMHPI's 7th annual Engage & Excel conference. They highlighted the unique partnership enabled by TGW's grant, and their plans to address the mental health needs of youth and families in Texas and beyond.
TGW Co-founder Mark Verdi presented at the Goldman Sachs Private Wealth Management Philanthropy Forum to discuss how TGW's work accelerates proven and promising initiatives and fosters radical collaboration to positively impact the lives of youth and their caregivers.
Additional virtual convening included several Harvard Business School alumni events, Board-member led salons, Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) speaking engagements, and an end-of-year event for our Founding Family members celebrating our progress.

TGW LOOKING FORWARD TO 2023

In 2023, we are focused on three key priorities for TGW:

Deepen and accelerate program impact
Build awareness around our community
Progress our organizational effectiveness

Program Impact

Expand our portfolio of mental health nonprofit grantee partners and continue to support our existing grantees
Currently evaluating multiple new grant opportunities. Will also evaluate additional funds to existing grantees should the potential impact be viewed as compelling
Periodic monitoring of key goals and metrics from each grantee
Participation on the Board, Steering Committee, or Advisory Board and/or at least quarterly detailed reviews with each

Increased Awareness

Raise an additional $10M to support new grantees in the next 24 months
Work with Founding Families on introductions to other passionate donors
Host in-home salons series in select cities (e.g., Boston, NYC, Los Angeles) that offer engaging content, learning and gathering, and opportunities to share and collaborate with other passionate families
Host virtual salons with current and potential TGW families to introduce our approach
Create opportunities throughout the year for donors to learn more in-depth about each grantee organization and its impact
Seek feedback on how each Founding Family wishes to be involved in 2023

Organizational Progress

Leverage the “Web” to build our organizational effectiveness
Continue to identify the preeminent innovative mental health thought leaders, practitioners, and resources
Provide regular updates on our results

The Goodness Web: Updates and Impact

The Goodness Web awarded four multiyear grants in 2023, each of which have already positively impacted the awardees:

On-Campus Awareness and Destigmatization:

The JED Foundation

The JED Foundation works directly with high schools, colleges, and universities to put systems, programs, and policies in place to create a culture of caring that protects student mental health, builds life skills, and makes it more likely students will seek help. Struggling students will be recognized, connected to mental health care, and supported. Their flagship product, JED Campus, is an intensive four-year partnership with colleges and universities to assess and enhance the systems that support students’ mental health.

Our Impact: TGW’s grant has allowed JED to expand the JED Campus programs to now more than 400 college and university campuses with more than 5 million students. It has also accelerated the launch and expansion of the potentially highly impactful JED High School program.

Service Provision for Youth and Parents in Primary Care Offices:

Think:Kids and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute

Think:Kids teaches families, professionals and organizations Collaborative Problem Solving, a transformative approach to helping youth with the root mental health causes of challenging behaviors. Separately, the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (Meadows), based in Texas, works at the national, regional and state levels to help mental health treatment systems improve. Of particular note, Meadows has been helping establish the infrastructure for providing mental health services for Texans through primary care offices.

Our Impact: TGW’s multi-year grant funds a joint project between these two organizations to deliver Think:Kids’ Collaborative Problem Solving solution through the network that Meadows has established in primary care offices, while also developing an asynchronous delivery platform to accelerate their reach. Development of both programs has begun, and a pilot healthcare platform has already been identified for the initial launch.

Insurance Parity and Equitable Access of Mental Healthcare:

The Path Forward

The Path Forward is a coalition of influential organizations in the mental health and healthcare purchasing ecosystem, advocating for proven solutions to provide an accessible and equitable mental health system for all Americans. They support systems change initiatives, both nationally and in their affiliated regional coalitions. Those initiatives – proven to be both effective and equitable – are:

Collaborative and Measurement-Based Care: mental health resources embedded within primary care practices, leveraging standardized measurement tools for screening and treatment monitoring
Network Adequacy: utilizing the purchasing power of healthcare procurers to drive greater and more equitable mental health access
Tele-Health: giving access to mental health resources to those in need regardless of physical location

Our Impact: TGW’s grant has enabled The Path Forward to staff multiple subject matter experts on Collaborative Care and network adequacy. These resources are already being deployed to provide technical assistance for the implementation of the Collaborative Care Model in multiple states.

Policy Change to Advance Youth Mental Health:

Inseparable

Inseparable, Inc. is a growing coalition committed to promoting a mental health policy agenda for accessing affordable high-quality care, expanding a diverse workforce, and investing in proven prevention and treatment programs. Inseparable’s principal vehicle is its Hopeful Futures Campaign, which advocates for a comprehensive set of policy proposals to address the mental health needs of students in the school setting.

Our Impact: After successful campaigns in 4 states in 2022 – securing significant increases in mental health resources and processes for thousands of students - TGW’s grant has allowed the Hopeful Futures program to expand its reach. In 2023, the campaign is now active in a dozen states, with meaningful results anticipated to be realized by this summer.

The Goodness Web: Updates and Impact

The Goodness Web maintains the highest standard for nonprofit fiduciary responsibility. Our Board and Co-Founders, some of our biggest and most impactful donors, are all volunteers. 100% of operating and infrastructural costs are covered by our Board and Co-Founders, ensuring maximum impact of our generous Founding Families.

EOY 2022:

Total Current Assets: $9,268,028
Total Liabilities: $0
Total Revenue: $5,976,857
Total Expenses: $1,482,858

The Goodness Web deeply values financial transparency: if you would like to review a detailed financial statement, please reach out to Nancy for more information ( nancy.caruso@thegoodnessweb.org )

The Team behind The Goodness Web

We are grateful for the volunteer support of the dedicated and passionate members of the Board of Directors, Board Subcommittees, Advisory Board, Advisors, and other partners that make the work of The Goodness Web come to life.

Board of Directors

Mark Verdi, Co-founder and President
Gina Verdi, Co-founder and Treasurer
Steve Loose, Chair, Investment Committee
Karl Rathjen, MD
Gary Reedy
Jan Swartz, Co-founder
Rob Swartz, Co-founder
Les Williams
Gwill York

Advisory Board

Stuart Ablon, PhD
Amy Beyer
Corrie Dretler
Tom Insel, MD
Andy Keller, PhD
Nathan Romano
Betsy Schwartz, MSW

Subcommittees of the Board of Directors

Bill Emory, Fundraising Committee
Mary Chris Jammet, Governance Committee
Jeffrey Marks, Fundraising Committee

Volunteer Advisors and Partners

Joel Miller, Business Develo
Cooper Roman, Finance and Budget
Finn Partners
James Nunn, Juuced
Brent Zacky, Ashley Oaks Media

Staff

Nancy Caruso, Chief Operating Officer
Jessie Shaw, Senior Associate for Operations and Research

Our Founding Families and Donors

We are grateful for the generosity of our incredible Founding Families and donors. Your support is immensely appreciated, as we could not do this without you!

Abbrecht Family Gift Fund
Agarwal Family Fund
The Allen Family
The Aronoff Family
Barnes Family Charitable Fund
Deborah Bauer
The Bayazit-Besson Family
The Bender Family
The Bernstein-Deitcher Family Fund
The Beyer Family
Julie and Steve Bram
The Mary H. Cain Foundation
The Caruso Family
The Cebula Family
Michael Chen and Jennet Chow
The Conigliaro Family
John and Stephanie Connaughton
The Connolly Family
Thomas DeLong and Vineeta Vijayaraghavan
The Donnelly Family
Corrie and Tom Dretler
Paul and Sandy Edgerley
Deborah Kogan Eilender and Jeff Eilender
Bill Emory
Falls Run Family Foundation
Leslie Geffen
Jon and Carole Gilbreath
Goldstein Family Foundation
Jay Grossman
Fiona and Shea Guinn
Hackett Family Foundation
Elizabeth and Bram Hall
Hayes Family Fund
Gary Heinze
Hitch Family Charitable Fund
Gordon K. Ho and Suzy I. Li Charitable Fund
Regen Horchow
Mary Chris Jammet
Jenkins Family Gift Fund
The Kaufman Family
Kingsbury Family Fund
Klaus and Ilana Koch
Corey and Lisa Kotlarz
Ruth and Dinesh Lathi
Kristen M. Lewis, Esq.
The Loev Family
The Loose-Norman Family
Matthew Loose
Jenny and Niko Lorentzatos
Imtiaz Manji
The Marks Family
Kaitlin McCarthy
The McCaslin Family
The McLeroy Family
Ms. Melissa Ann McNier
Julie and Joel Miller
CeCelia and Mitch Morken
Gary Morrison
Sandra and Avi Nash & the Indira Foundation
The Newsom Family
North Point Mergers and Acquisitions, Inc.
James Nunn | Juuced Marketing
Palmer Charitable Trust
Chris and Susan Pappas
Geoff Pardo
Jennifer and Jason Park
Nancy Perot Family Foundation at The Dallas Foundation
Donella Rapier and Andy Pickett
Bette Rathjen Foundation for Emotional Health
Gary and Cindy Reedy
Jodi Remensperger
David and Laurie Rendall
Nathan Romano
Steven Rostovsky
Larry Rouvelas and Rebecca Leung
RxSense
The Saccaro Family
Santa Clarita Emergency Medical Group
The Shah Family
Alice and Larry Shaw
Heather and Mike Simpson
Liz Smith
The Srinivasan Family
Allan Stillerman, MD
Jan and Rob Swartz
Susie and Stu Swartz
Lisa and Rick Swartz
Ronnie and Sharyn Swartz
Larry and Marcia Swartz
The Swartzman Family
James Szyperski
The TBDB Charitable Fund
Eric Tencer
Tom Tierney
Mark and Gina Verdi
Alei Verdi
Jerry Waldman and Judi Belzer
Mark and Randi Wesley
The Williams Family
Todd and Abigail Williams Family Fund
Frank Williams and Jodi Bricker
Gwill York
Brent and Amy Zacky
Ronald and Lynn Zamansky
Janet and Stephen Zide | The Zide Family Foundation
Benjamin Zlotoff
Zorich Family Foundation
Anonymous donor, donor family, or foundation (8)

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If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to reach out to our team at: nancycaruso@thegoodnessweb.org

Doing Good Better: TGW Grants $800K to Inseparable, Inc.

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:33:50 GMT

The Goodness Web is pleased to announce that we have awarded a $800,000, two-year grant to Inseparable, Inc.

Inseparable, Inc. is a nonprofit organization and 501(c)(3) public charity committed to promoting mental health policy, increasing access to affordable high-quality care, expanding a diverse mental health workforce, and investing in proven prevention and treatment programs. Inseparable’s principal vehicle is its Hopeful Futures Campaign, which advocates for a comprehensive set of policy proposals to address the mental health needs of students in the school setting. Inseparable also educates the public on the importance of comprehensive school mental health systems, creating vital, age-appropriate mental health and well-being knowledge and skills from K-12, and prioritizing investments in prevention and early intervention to strengthen resiliency and create significant savings down the line. Click here to see how your state fared in their first-of-its-kind America's School Mental Health Report Card.

We are honored to embark on this journey with Bill Smith, Founder & President of Inseparable, the Inseparable Board, and the entire, highly experienced Inseparable team. With The Goodness Web’s grant, Inseparable, Inc. will continue to drive mental health policy impacts across more states. We trust that their efforts will positively improve the lives of the nation’s young people who are currently without adequate mental health support.

About The Goodness Web

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2019 by the Swartz & Verdi families. The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives. TGW activates its extensive network – the 'Web' – to surface the most promising opportunities for investment, share learnings, and facilitate lasting connections. TGW is creating a new alternative to traditional philanthropy to radically change the trajectory, timeline, and impact in the mental health arena with an initial focus on youth.

Backed by a data-driven strategy, TGW’s differentiated business model reflects a private equity-like approach by pooling donations from families who are passionate about this cause to scale proven interventions, accelerate innovation, and expand mental health support. The founding team leverages their skill sets and resources to invest in strategies that work, help enterprises build capacity, and create a sustainable mental health movement. Learn more at https://www.thegoodnessweb.org

HOW TO ENSURE A NONPROFIT IS ACTUALLY MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR MONEY

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 14:04:18 GMT

Your money matters to the charities you support — here's how to make sure your donation ends up in the right pockets.

Lindsay Tigar - HerMoney

During the festive last quarter of the year, we all stay busy attending parties, joining with our closest friends and family in celebration, and unwrapping gifts. It’s also a time when we find ourselves especially thankful for all we’ve enjoyed during the year, and we may consider donating to a non-profit. While there’s certainly a tax incentive to giving back that stands to benefit us come April 15th, most donors truly care about how their money is being used, who it helps and what it funds. (For example, money for programs = a very good thing. Money for a fat CEO salary = trouble. Today, it’s more important than ever to understand how a non-profit allocates its spending so you can make certain your hard-earned dollars are reaching the communities and causes you care about. Here’s what to know before you donate

REPEAT AFTER US: 501C3

This may seem straightforward, but before you write the check, double — and triple — check that your non-profit is a true non-profit. This means they must be set up as a 501c3 nonprofits with the federal government. Any other company claiming to be a nonprofit that does not have this designation is, simply put, a fraud. And this designation matters not only because it’s the only way for you to receive the tax credit from your donation, but also because it means the organization is operating as a true charity, explains Peter Klein, the founder and chief investment officer of ALINE Wealth .

So, exactly how do you check on this? Klein recommends various resources, including Guidestar , a charity vetting website, or you can simply ask the nonprofit for their 501c3 certificate and tax ID number. We also like Charity Navigator , which scores larger charities in the country and enables you to see exactly how much of their annual donations goes towards funding the people and programs you care most about.

DON’T STOP WITH THE FINANCIAL RESEARCH

Once you’re clear on an organization’s non-profit status, set aside a block of time to research their work. Most organizations have loads of information on their website, including their past work, impact reports, even a detailed look at how donations are divvied among staff and the communities or causes they serve, Klein says. You may also consider checking out an organization’s social media pages to see when they were last active, and read their reviews on Guidestar or Charity Watch . Much like you would ask a neighbor for a plumber recommendation, consider asking around to like-minded individuals you know and trust to see if they have an experience to share with the non-profit, good or bad.

If none of these things exist — a website, social media handles, or a profile on Guidestar or Charity Watch, then that’s your red flag to steer clear.

INSIST ON TRANSPARENCY

The most reputable and trustworthy non-profits don’t keep quiet about their spending. In all cases, any charity you are considering donating to should not just be taking your money, explains Steve Loose, a board member and chief investment officer at The Goodness Web . Instead, they need to keep you apprised of how it is being used and the difference it is making. This is typically done through an annual report published online for public consumption.

Whether you’re looking to a local, national or international charity, someone should be available to answer your questions. Klein says it can be incredibly helpful to have frank discussions with the charity’s staff and leadership. These questions can help you better understand where your donation is going and how — exactly — it is being used.

Not sure what to ask? Klein recommends a few starting points that will paint a thorough picture:

What are their long-term plans?
How do they see their work in solving the issues they are working on?
What’s their game plan?
Do they have the financial resources to get it done?

LOOK FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE MEASURING RESULTS

Once you have a good sense of an organization’s efforts to serve the community and address the issues they’re focused on, it’s time to seek input from those they serve. Maybe you are passionate about ending homelessness or giving women access to female reproductive healthcare, for example. If you truly want to know if an organization is delivering on their promises, ask the people they serve. Some questions Klein recommends asking include:

Have they been responsive?
Are they focused on the most important issues?
Do they listen to the community to which they serve?

You can also swing these inquiries back to the organizations by requesting data, explains Loose. “It can be really challenging to find this information — particularly in the mental health field — but it isn’t impossible,” he continues. “Ask organizations what they use to measure results, and whether there is a specific number of lives improved for every dollar of investment they make. You can also ask if they select and conduct due diligence on their partners.”

VOLUNTEER WHEN YOU CAN

Keep in mind that if you want to support a local charity, you don’t need to use your dollars. Some of us may not have any to spare, and that’s okay. We recommend the same level of vetting a charity before you get involved, even if you aren’t giving money, because you’re giving your time, something arguably even more valuable. Volunteering your time and expertise can drive a significant impact — and it can help you feel involved if you don’t have the budget available to give back financially. “It’s a great way to meet the staff and other volunteers,” Klein says. “Plus, you may uncover other ways to help, and get a firsthand look at how donations are being spent.”

The kids are not okay: When back to school collides with a youth mental health crisis

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 21:07:48 GMT

We’re in the midst of a youth mental health crisis, but our healthcare system isn’t equipped to handle it. The only thing at stake? Our future.

BY SHALENE GUPTA - Fast Company

Sixteen-year-old “Jeremy” is struggling. Prior to the pandemic he was an extroverted eighth grader with a friend group of 15 to 20 people and an almost perfect GPA. Then school shut down and he spent all of ninth grade at home. Jeremy is a hands-on learner and he found paying attention to a screen difficult. Gradually, he lost touch with most of his friends. Then his family was evicted and he spent a few weeks living in a hotel.

When Jeremy came back for tenth grade, his friend group was whittled down to two people and his GPA was a 2.8. His mental health tanked. This fall, Jeremy will be entering junior year and he’s dreading it. “It’s difficult to get up, get dressed, or go to work,” he says. “School starting up is going to add to the pressure.”

He’s worried about getting COVID and giving it to his sisters, and keeping his grades up so he can get into college. He has older friends whose grades dropped so much during the pandemic that they weren’t able to go. He’s also a teenager and worried about the eternal teenaged dilemma: trying to appear normal despite living in the most abnormal of times. “It’s stressful being around so many people, interacting with people you haven’t interacted with, but you try to act like you’re not affected because that’s what everyone else is doing,” Jeremy says.

Last December, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced that we are in the midst of a youth mental health crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 44% of high school students feel persistently sad and hopeless, and emergency room visits for suicide attempts increased 31% in 2020 compared to 2019.

As a society, we’re doing a terrible job of helping. Part of the reason is stigma. Courtney Saunders, a therapist in Massachusetts, says she sees a lot of kids come in whose parents don’t understand the importance of mental health. “A lot of kids feel unheard and unseen, their experiences don’t seem as important as what the adults are dealing with,” she says. Part of the reason is structural—and it is to our detriment because, after all, the kids are our future.

“Missing a year of adaptive social experiences in the context of stress and disrupted routines can have dramatic effects later,” says Mitch Prinstein, chief science officer at the American Psychological Association.

EACH CRISIS AFFECTS THE WHOLE

The population of youth needing mental care can be divided up into two categories. First, there’s youth who have a mental disorder—for example, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia—that needs to be treated. About 1 in 5 children ages 9 to 17 have a diagnosable mental disorder, and 1 in 10 have a disorder that causes significant impairment. Second, there’s the state of mental health in general, which is how well we’re doing as individuals emotionally and psychologically.

Untreated mental disorders and poor mental health can impact overall well-being and productivity. According to a 2018 survey from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, adolescents with a mental health issue were more likely to smoke, binge drink, and use illicit drugs. Poor mental health is also associated with lower school attendance , as well as dropping out of school , which can impact career outcomes.

“Even a small distortion in a kid’s trajectory can lead to a big path change—a different outcome than you would have [seen] otherwise,” says Prinstein.

Scaled up, untreated mental health problems can take a toll on the economy as a whole. In 2020, 30% of Social Security recipients had mental health disorders. Furthermore, within the insured population, only 10% of people account for 70% of healthcare costs. Yet almost half of this 10% have a mental health diagnosis. Their average healthcare cost per year is $12,221 compared to the average person’s $1,965, according to a study commissioned by the nonprofit Path Forward. In addition, untreated mental health problems often impact parent productivity. Multiply this by the scale of the current youth mental health crisis, and you have a parent productivity crisis too, Prinstein points out.

The youth mental health crisis didn’t come from nowhere—it was already simmering in the background prior to the pandemic, Vivek Murthy pointed out during the American Psychological Association’s annual conference this year. Between 2009 and 2019, according to the CDC , symptoms of depression increased 40% and suicidal behavior increased by 36%. The pandemic simply exacerbated the existing cracks in our infrastructure, and the cracks are many.

To begin with, about half of mental disorders in America go untreated, according to the National Alliance on Mental Health . On average, if a child is diagnosed with a mental disorder, it can take up to 11 years before they receive treatment—if they receive treatment at all. In 2018, 2 in 5 young adults with a mental disorder went untreated.

Part of this is due to a shortage of care providers: 77% of counties in the United States have a shortage of mental healthcare providers, and 55% of U.S. states have a shortage of child and adolescent psychiatrists. COVID exacerbated this: 62% of behavioral health clinics reported seeing their waitlists grow. Meanwhile, it’s unlikely this pipeline will be fixed any time soon: 82% of behavioral health clinics had trouble retaining employees, and 97% had trouble recruiting new employees to fill the gaps according to a 2021 study by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Even if someone is able to see a mental healthcare provider, care is expensive. According to a 2019 study , a psychiatrist or therapist visit for a child is 10 times more likely to be out of network than a primary care office visit. Meanwhile, according to the same study, behavioral health providers receive 24% less in reimbursements than primary care providers.

“There are systemic differences in how we treat mental illness versus physical illness. The healthcare system has made incredible gains in many spaces such as cardiac disease, but we haven’t made gains in mental illness,” says Anna Bobb, an advisor at the Path Forward, which is aimed at reducing systemic inequalities in mental healthcare. “The healthcare system is an important tool for reversing that trend.”

EARLY SCREENINGS, COLLABORATIVE CARE ARE KEY

In the long term, given how quickly the mental health crisis is escalating, it’s unsustainable to rely on a model where patients are constantly referred out for mental healthcare. Prinstein noted the importance of early screenings and collaborative care models where mental healthcare providers work in conjunction with primary care providers, so mental health can be regularly treated.

Care can also come from peers and communities. Tom Insel, the former director of the National Institute of Mental Health, noted that teens are doing well in group chat settings where they can bond with other people.

“Younger people want a tribe, people they can be vulnerable with, people they can give to and get help from,” he says. “People love that they’re able to help someone.”

Meanwhile, initiatives such as the Future Proofing Project in New South Wales have a multipronged strategy that includes long-term care, treatment, early intervention, and prevention in the form of teaching middle-school students social and emotional skills. However, critics point out that these skills implemented without an anti-racist lens, can lead to “ white supremacy with a hug ,” if justifiable outrage over social inequities is coded as a negative emotion that needs to be suppressed.

In the meantime, nonprofits and corporations are stepping in to fill in the gaps and push the levers and gears that make up the system. For example, LifeStance, a mental healthcare provider that employs clinicians and provides telehealth and in-person appointments, was started with the hope of improving accessibility to mental healthcare. “We go through what can be a daunting process for clinicians of enrolling them in insurance and making them in network,” says Danish Qureshi, the company’s chief operating officer.

On the philanthropy side, the Goodness Web , a foundation aimed at creating a network of mental healthcare solutions, handed out $5.3 million in grant money this year to mental health nonprofits, with the eventual goal of donating $100 million.

“We’re trying to look for the places where we can make the biggest impact,” says Mark Verdi , one of its founders. This year, one of its grants went to Path Forward, which pushed legislation to improve access to collaborative care through the House of Representatives. Path Forward works with coalitions of clinicians and healthcare purchasers, such as employers and unions, to include more mental healthcare providers in-network and increase their reimbursements.

All of these changes are in the works, but they will still take time to implement, and in the meantime, the slow days of summer are ticking away. Soon, Jeremy will need to return to school. He has a year to get his grades back up for college—his tenth grade English teacher, Lise Brody, is fervently rooting for him. “He’s a brilliant student and hungry to learn,” she says. “He’s done a lot of reading and self-education on his own, and I dearly hope he has access to the higher education opportunities he deserves.”

Jeremy would love to see a therapist, but that’s out of reach. Instead, he and his friends look up mental health tips online. He does is best to cope—by staying off Twitter, for instance, which he says he finds toxic as a Black male. He wishes his mom would give him a break, because she’s on his case to clean, but he also understands that she grew up in Dominican Republic and is from a different generation. Mostly, he wants to know he’s not alone. His tip for anyone who wants to help a teen out? “Just check in,” he says. “It helps just knowing that someone cares.”

Foundation awards grants to address youth MH initiatives

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 14:50:58 GMT

Mental Health Weekly

Seeking to dramatically reduce the number of children with mental illness and lessen the severity of its impact on youth, a relatively new foundation has awarded multimillion grants to three organizations that officials say “create systemic change in the youth and mental health arena.”

The Goodness Web Foundation on July 26 announced $5.3 million in grants to be awarded to three inaugural recipients who offer mental health-related initiatives for youth. In these initial grants, the foundation will deploy $1.6 million in 2022, and eventually will allocate the total $5.3 million over four years to fund efforts that can create transformative change in mental health for youth, officials stated.

The foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization co-founded in 2019 by the Jan Swartz and Mark Verdi families. Its mission is to connect a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives.

Officials say the foundation redefines the traditional philanthropy approach by uniting donors with organizations tackling the youth mental health crisis.

A statement on its website reads: “The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve the lives of youth and those who care for them.”

Ambitious agenda

“We have an ambitious agenda to redefine corporate philanthropy and support the health crises, starting with youth,” Mark Verdi, co-founder and president of The Goodness Web Foundation, told MHW. “We started with the fundamental belief that there are solutions out there.”

Verdi added, “One out of six children and youth ages 6-17 experience mental health disorders each year. Youth are suffering in large numbers and unfortunately suffering for longer periods of time.” Another motive for their philanthropy is the need to bridge the 11-year gap between onset of mental health symptoms and treatment, he said.

Last year the foundation set out and met its $5 million fundraising goal. “We exceeded that in the fourth quarter,” said Verdi. This year, the foundation set a similar monetary goal. At MHW press time, the Goodness Web Foundation had reached between 63% and 65% of its annual fundraising goal.

“The grants will help nonprofits that are doing great work in the mental health space,” said Verdi. “Our goal is to create a pool of significant capital [and] advocate for mental health-related nonprofits.”

Inaugural grantees

The three inaugural recipients of the grants are:

The Jed Foundation ( JED). JED protects emotional health and prevents suicide for the nation’s teens and young adults. With The Goodness Web’s $1.5 million, three-year grant, JED will expand to partner with more high schools, colleges and universities to help them assess and enhance their campus approaches and infrastructure to best support student mental health.
Think:Kids and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) partnership. Enabled by The Goodness Web’s $2 million, four-year grant, MMHPI will allow for teams of providers to deliver Think:Kids’ Collaborative Problem Solving, an evidence-based approach to working with children with behavior challenges, through already-established networks of primary care practitioners, leveraging MMHPI’s robust Texas-wide reach and impact.
The Path Forward. This group leverages large employers to drive insurance companies to cover integrated treatment of mental health in primary care settings. The Goodness Web’s $1.8 million, three-year grant will help build a national infrastructure to increase access to care.

According to The Goodness Web, the grants are made possible by the generosity and commitment of more than 70 initial donors, or “founding families,” who are dedicated to improving the mental health of young people. These founding families are the initial members of what The Goodness Web hopes will grow into a large community of “great leaders with big hearts who wish to make bold bets” together.

“Today, mental health support is highly fragmented and largely ineffective,” said Swartz. “TGW [The Good-ness Web] looks to encourage next-level collaboration among mental health donors and nonprofits so that we can have a larger, faster impact in helping our youth. We believe better support for youth mental health is one of the greatest needs of our age.”

The foundation found that the mental health landscape is “widely fragmented,” said Verdi, adding that currently there are 10,000 mental health nonprofit organizations in this country. “What’s remarkable is that they are all doing important work,” Verdi said. “Many are incredibly small.” The foundation wants to be a catalyst, an accelerant to the great work being done, he said.

“We wanted to create an organization that can be [an] energizing force, [and] create scale in resources, in both capital and people,” said Verdi. Each of the three inaugural grantees selected stood out to the organization as an opportunity for them to make a very significant impact, he noted.

The Jed Foundation Awarded 1.5M Inaugural Grant from The Goodness Web

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:44:05 GMT

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New York, New York — The Jed Foundation (JED) , the leading national nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults, announced today that it is among the first recipients of a three-year, unrestricted $1.5 million grant from The Goodness Web (TGW). From this, $500,000 will be distributed annually to grow JED’s programming, partnerships, and people in order to help more high schools, colleges, universities, and communities strengthen their approaches to supporting teen and young adult mental health.

As teens transition into adulthood, they experience significant change and intense challenges. Three out of 10 young adults experienced a mental illness in 2020, a 42% increase since 2011, and more than half did not receive care. Additionally, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that a quarter of young adults have seriously contemplated suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It is vital to equip teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves, and each other, by encouraging community awareness, understanding and action for mental health at home, in the community and importantly, at school.

JED Campus comprises 380 colleges and universities with 4.5M students, or about 22% of all college students in the United States. JED High School , after launching in 2021, has grown to 77 high schools and districts in 12 states. Through these programs, JED helps schools assess and enhance their programs, policies and systems for promoting mental health and reducing risks for suicide.

“We are extremely grateful to receive The Goodness Web’s inaugural grant that fortifies and expands our ability to increase our programming to support youth mental health and suicide prevention nationwide,” said JED CEO John MacPhee. “Our goal is to partner with more than half of the country’s colleges and universities and more than 1,000 high schools to implement a mental health culture of caring that imroves well-being and reduces risks for suicide for their more than 13.2 million students.”

“Reducing the negative impact of mental health challenges through early identification, prevention, and intervention changes the trajectory of mental illness,” said Rob Swartz, Co-Founder of The Goodness Web. “The Jed Foundation has proven that its comprehensive, evidence-based approach on campuses has resulted in real change for students.”

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TGW connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve the lives of youth and those who care for them.

About The Goodness Web (TGW)

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2019 by the Swartz & Verdi families. The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives. TGW activates its extensive network–the “Web”–to surface the most promising opportunities for investment, share learnings, and facilitate lasting connections. TGW is creating a new alternative to traditional philanthropy to radically change the trajectory, timeline, and impact in the mental health arena with an initial focus on youth.

Learn more at https://www.thegoodnessweb.org

About The Jed Foundation (JED)

JED is a nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for our nation’s teens and young adults. We’re partnering with high schools and colleges to strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems. We’re equipping teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and each other. We’re encouraging community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health.

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Director, Public Relations, The Jed Foundation
justin@jedfoundation.org
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The Goodness Web Foundation Names Inaugural Grant Recipients, Awarding $5.3 Million to Accelerate Initiatives Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 06:55:37 GMT

Multi-year grants will be awarded to Think:Kids & Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, The Path Forward, and The Jed Foundation

Boston, Ma., July 26, 2022 -- (Business Wire) -- The Goodness Web Foundation (TGW), a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization redefining the traditional philanthropy approach by uniting donors with organizations tackling the youth mental health crisis, today announced $5.3 million in grants to be awarded to three inaugural recipients: Think:Kids & Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI), The Path Forward , and The Jed Foundation (JED). In these initial grants, TGW will be deploying $1.7 million in 2022, with a total of $5.3 million to be allocated over 4 years to fund efforts to create transformative change in mental health for youth.

“An alarming 1 out of 6 children aged 6-17 in the United States experience a mental health disorder each year. And research has shown that over 90 percent of the money flowing into the mental health system is focused on institutions and acute care, with minimal support of education and early intervention efforts,” said Mark Verdi, co-founder and President of The Goodness Web. “We see an incredible need to address these gaps in youth mental health, especially the need to focus on early detection, and to bridge the average 11-year gap between onset of mental health symptoms and treatment.”

“We believe many people care passionately about urgently solving the youth mental health crisis but don’t know where to begin to give their money or time so that it makes a real difference. We created The Goodness Web to provide a new service to all who care about this cause. Our experts carefully select the most proven and promising nonprofits and then channel our collective donations to them so we can make a bigger difference faster,” added Jan Swartz, co-founder of The Goodness Web. “We are excited to award our first grants to Think:Kids & MMHPI, The Path Forward, and JED to accelerate their initiatives in order to create lasting change.”

TGW’s team reviews existing nonprofit candidates from thousands of organizations supporting youth mental health to identify those organizations with proven track records, measurable results, and solid plans to scale effectively to help more youth. TGW then takes an active role with grantees and donors alike to share resources, exchange experiences, and accelerate progress.

“As someone who has worked in the private venture sector for more than 30 years, it is refreshing to see the proven private equity model being integrated into the philanthropy space,” added Gwill York, Founding Managing Director of Lighthouse Capital Partners and Board Member of The Goodness Web. “The Goodness Web’s multi-year grants will provide stability for organizations that often have little reserve capital so they can instead focus on their missions and make the impact we know they can have.”

TGW's three inaugural grantee partners create systemic change in the youth mental health arena:

Think:Kids & Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) partnership, enabled by TGW’s $2M, four-year grant, will allow for teams of providers to deliver Think:Kids’ Collaborative Problem Solving® (CPS), an evidence-based approach to working with children with behavior challenges, through already-established networks of primary care practitioners, leveraging MMHPI’s robust Texas-wide reach and impact.

The Path Forward leverages large employers to drive insurance companies to cover integrated treatment of mental health in primary care settings. TGW’s $1.8M, three-year grant will help build a national infrastructure to increase access to care.

The Jed Foundation (JED) protects emotional health and prevents suicide for the nation’s teens and young adults. With TGW’s $1.5M, three-year grant, JED will expand to partner with more high schools, colleges, and universities to help them assess and enhance their campus approaches and infrastructure to best support student mental health.

These grants are made possible by the generosity and commitment of the now over 70 initial donors, or “Founding Families,” who are dedicated to improving the mental health of young people. These Founding Families are the initial members of what TGW believes will grow into a large community of “great leaders with big hearts who wish to make bold bets” together. “Today, mental health support is highly fragmented and largely ineffective,” added Swartz. “TGW looks to encourage next-level collaboration among mental health donors and nonprofits so that we can have a larger, faster impact in helping our youth. We believe better support for youth mental health is one of the greatest needs of our age.”

About The Goodness Web (TGW)

The Goodness Web (TGW) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2019 by the Swartz & Verdi families. The Goodness Web connects a diverse community of result-oriented donors and partners who pool their resources and expertise to accelerate the most promising mental health initiatives to improve lives. TGW activates its extensive network – the 'Web' – to surface the most promising opportunities for investment, share learnings, and facilitate lasting connections. TGW is creating a new alternative to traditional philanthropy to radically change the trajectory, timeline, and impact in the mental health arena with an initial focus on youth.

Learn more at https://www.thegoodnessweb.org

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Strength In Numbers

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:37:34 GMT

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HBS alumni are weaving the Goodness Web, a new way to direct philanthropic donations to mental health care

In 2018, long-time friends Mark Verdi and Jan Swartz (both MBA 1996) were part of the first cohort of MBA alumni to attend The Reflective Leader, a program designed for successful business leaders contemplating the trajectory of their careers and their future goals—personal, professional, and societal. “One of the things we talked about a lot in that forum was running toward the thing that hurts your heart the most,” Verdi recalls. For Verdi and his wife, Gina, and Swartz and her husband, Rob Swartz (MBA 1996), “mental health is that thing,” Verdi says. “It’s one of the top three causes of our age,” adds Swartz.

Both the Verdi and Swartz families have witnessed, firsthand, the negative effects of our nation’s disjointed treatment of mental illness. “It’s fragmented and fractured,” says Jan Swartz. “That’s ineffective.” Their solution? The Goodness Web, a nonprofit that finds its strength in connection, through “a web of people who can aggregate resources—whether that is philanthropic dollars or contacts—to do good, better,” Swartz explains.

Currently in its prelaunch phase, the Goodness Web aspires to be a kind of American Cancer Society for the mental health field—an organization that can increase awareness, reduce the stigma, and rally donors to make large, multiyear funding commitments to the most promising care and research in the field.

While it was personal experience that their drew the two couples’ attention to mental health, it was data that shaped the Goodness Web itself: One in five adults in the United States suffers from a mental health illness each year, and 46 percent will have a mental health condition during their lifetime. More than half of those disorders develop before the age of 14, but the delay between the onset of mental illness and treatment is typically 11 years. Those figures convinced the Verdis and the Swartzes to focus their nonprofit’s efforts on young people—among them, the 1 in 6 children under the age of 17 who suffer from a mental health disorder each year, the 36 percent of college students who show symptoms of depression, and the 70 percent of youths with diagnosed mental illness who are currently in the juvenile justice system.

“A significant amount of the funding in mental health is directed toward acute care and treatment,” notes Swartz. “We see an opportunity to invest in preventative care, earlier diagnosis, and a support system closer to the onset of illness.”

The data also reveals that, despite such apparent needs, mental health philanthropy is rarely prioritized; most large gifts are aimed toward established institutions—such as hospitals and universities—instead of innovative work at smaller and newer organizations. To address this, the Verdis and Swartzes designed the Goodness Web to pool smaller, individual donations into larger, multiyear grants and to curate the most promising philanthropic opportunities.

There’s no dearth of organizations that seek funding in this arena. The Goodness Web estimates there are currently 10,000 nonprofit organizations that address mental health in the United States, which presents an overwhelming array of choices for the average donor to support. Over the past several years, the four founders, a small administrative team, and a network of experts have focused on 15 candidates for consideration in the first round of funding. The nonprofit expects to award grants to three to five organizations when it launches in 2022. In addition to financial resources, the Goodness Web also hopes to make essential connections between, for instance, groups that focus on research, those that focus on programming, and those that focus on policy.

“What we want to do is apply business principles: How can we bring a curation engine that’s really unrivaled nationally—and, eventually, globally—to understand what’s working with respect to mental health, and also bring scale and resources to bear, so that we can help these organizations and create a network effect? We will identify synergies across our grantee web to find opportunities where grants to organizations attacking similar problems in different ways can be made to form a multiplier effect,” says Verdi.

To date, the Verdis and Swartzes themselves have been funding the endeavor, but they have recently begun recruiting “founding families” to the Goodness Web, with a goal of raising an initial $25 million. The ambition, though, is much bigger: In seven years, the founders envision a web of half a million people—with initial donors each attracting people from their own networks, who in turn bring in additional people from their networks, and so on. At that scale, they say, annual funding could be in the hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

“The Goodness Web will put that money in the place where it can have exponential impact,” Swartz concludes, “because we have a shared impatience for positive change in how we care for those who suffer from mental health conditions.”

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The Jed Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Institute for Youth Mental Health to Support Emotional Well-Being Supports in Community-Based Organizations

The Jed Foundation and America’s Promise Alliance Announce Institute for Youth Mental Health to Support Emotional Well-Being Supports in Community-Based Organizations

Fifteen leading nonprofits join inaugural cohort to advance mental health support and suicide prevention for more than 1.8 million youth

August Newsletter

CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Announcing a New Grant to the Institute for Youth Mental Health

Events and Learning Opportunities

Grantee Spotlight

We're Hiring!: Chief Development Officer

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Chief Development Officer, The Goodness Web

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July Newsletter

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Two trending items

Our Newest Corporate Partnership

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Grantee Spotlight

TGW Insider Briefing feat. Rob Morris of Koko

June Newsletter

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Events and Learning Opportunities

Grantee Spotlight

May Newsletter

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CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

Announcing Our Newest Grantee Partner,

Koko

Events and Learning Opportunities

Grantee Spotlight

April Newsletter

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Welcoming The Goodness Web's New Chief Operating Officer, Elizabeth Binder

Announcing Our First Renewal Grant: Inseparable, Inc.

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Grantee Spotlight

Elizabeth Binder Named Chief Operating Officer of The Goodness Web

The Goodness Web 2024 Annual Report

February Newsletter

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2025 was our biggest year for grants yet. Help us make 2026 even bigger!

CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins

CEO Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins
Two Lessons from the Road

How can adults support teens in a digital world?
By Jessi Cape