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 Corner with Dr. Celine Coggins
Spotlight on TGW’s New Grantee, Our Minds Matter
Dear friends and supporters of The Goodness Web,
I am excited to share a profile of Our Minds Matter (OMM), the newest nonprofit to join The Goodness Web’s portfolio of grantees. As an added bonus, listen to the amazing Jasmin Goodwin, a member of the TGW Youth Advisory Council, describe her experience as a youth leader with OMM. I think you’ll be inspired!
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, September 10. Next virtual meeting on Thursday, September 10th 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 ask for 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.
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 indicate your interest here if you would like to join us then. Please reach out to Celine Coggins (celine.coggins@thegoodnessweb.org) with any questions.
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 participating in a confidential interview about your experience or sharing ideas for the shape of the project, please contact Jessie Shaw (jessie.shaw@thegoodnessweb.org). All names and specifics will be kept confidential.
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.
Grantee Spotlight
TGW is proud to support these organizations, among others, with major grants.
Rural Behavioral Health Institute (RBHI) was recently named a finalist in the MIT Solve 10th Anniversary Global Challenge, selected as one of just 25 finalists from more than 1,000 applicants worldwide. The recognition highlights RBHI's innovative work expanding access to behavioral health care in rural and underserved communities, including its school-based approach to identifying students in need of support and connecting them with timely care.
Think:Kids Founder and Director Dr. Stuart Ablon recently served on the Clinical Advisory Committee for Mindscape, Harvard Health Publishing's new resource for teens, parents, educators, and caregivers navigating youth mental health. Designed to translate research into practical, accessible guidance, Mindscape offers evidence-informed tools to help families and educators better understand and support young people's mental health.
Koko recently published a commentary exploring the role of conversational artificial intelligence in supporting adolescent mental health. Co-authored by founder Rob Morris, PhD, and Jessica Schleider, PhD, the article argues that AI should serve as a bridge to evidence-based support — not as a replacement for therapy — and outlines how thoughtfully designed systems can help young people access timely, research-backed interventions and appropriate next steps when they are struggling.
The Jed Foundation (JED) recently announced a collaboration with Plaid to strengthen mental health education across higher education. Through the partnership, JED will help develop and enhance evidence-informed mental health content within Plaid's learning ecosystem, expanding access to trusted resources for college students, educators, and campus communities. As demand for effective mental health education and suicide prevention continues to grow, collaborations like this help bring research-informed support to students where they already learn and engage.



