So much gratitude for 2024!
Dear Thumbs Up Supporters,
As we reflect on the incredible progress we made in 2024, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones, and we are hopeful for the exciting possibilities that 2025 holds for Thumbs Up!
This year, thanks to generous contributions like yours, we were able to:
- Fund 639 therapy sessions, totaling $63,900, providing essential mental health support.
- Serve 1,367 youth through our after-school programs—613 youth in the Elk River program and 754 youth in Rogers.
- Pack and donate 1,227 Cheer Bags to those in need, spreading joy and crucial resources.
- Provide 46 bereavement gifts to families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
- Host 90 individuals at our Survivors of Suicide Support Group, offering a safe space for healing.
- Support 117 youth in our Adultish group for 16-19-year-olds on Tuesday evenings.
- Install 10 Nana’s Calming Corners in schools across Central Minnesota to create calming environments for students.
- Reach over 3,400 students at our Teen Outreach Event held at Middle Schools in ISD 728.
In 2025, we are excited to announce a Chapter Pilot Program. We have been working tirelessly this year to extend our support and resources to other communities. During our annual board retreat last year, we decided that building a chapter model would significantly enhance our mission and bring vital awareness and resources to those in different areas. Stay tuned for more details!
Our dedicated volunteers contributed over 1,757 hours to various programs and events, including the 11th Annual Thumbs Up 5K & 10K Run/Walk/Bike Event, showcasing the spirit of our community coming together for mental health awareness.
As we aim to continue this vital work, we are setting a goal to raise $10,000 by December 31, 2024. Your support is crucial in helping us meet this target and continue our positive impact.
Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated. To make a donation, please visit our online page: Donate Now.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. Together, we can build a brighter future for mental health advocacy and support in 2025!
Katie Shatusky
Executive Director
Thumbs Up
katie.shatusky@thumbsupformentalhealth.org