Allegheny Children’s Initiative provides community-based, strength-focused behavioral health services for youth and families. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand access to individualized supports that promote hope and well-being.

Bethel Hearts for Souls Outreach Center, Inc works to build confident, emotionally aware young leaders. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will support programs that reduce bullying and aggression while strengthening the broader community through youth who model equality and mutual understanding.

Boxing Out Negativity empowers at-risk youth on Chicago’s West Side through trauma-informed mentorship, boxing, and academic and creative support. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will sustain and expand its school-based mentoring program.

The Boys & Girls Club of Camarillo empowers youth to reach their full potential through accessible, high-quality programs that foster social-emotional growth, resilience, and purpose. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will sustain affordable afterschool services, support caring mentors, and provide critical developmental opportunities for children and teens.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Pee Dee Area inspire and enable young people to become productive, responsible, and caring citizens. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will equip 84–105 boys with the tools, mentorship, and emotional skills needed to build resilience, make positive choices, and take charge of their futures.

Bridgehaven Children’s Advocacy Center provides a safe, healing environment for children who have experienced abuse. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand trauma-informed therapy, enhance creative expression tools, and strengthen family support.

CafeKind empowers young women to overcome isolation and build resilience. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand healing circles and community events that foster mental health, authentic connection, and leadership opportunities for women navigating life transitions.

The Center for Conflict Resolution helps youth in the Greater Kansas City area develop healthy conflict-resolution and coping skills. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide restorative practices, coaching, and mental health resources for approximately 2,000 young people and 200 adults.

The Community Free Clinic supports teens facing financial and mental health barriers through counseling and art therapy. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide accessible mental health services that help 300–400 youth annually build resilience, find hope, and strengthen well-being for themselves, their families, and the broader community.

Community Health Systems, Inc. provides structured, evidence-based behavioral health support for teens in North Inland San Diego County. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand wellness education, early intervention, and no-cost therapy services.

Community Youth Advance provides academic support and mentoring for students in grades 6–12. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will recruit new mentors, expand service-learning opportunities, and support more youth in developing social-emotional skills, resilience, and well-being.

Crossroads Youth & Family Services strengthens resilience and protective factors for youth in Cleveland County through trauma-informed care, mentorship, social-emotional learning, and family support. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand its programs promoting emotional safety, positive behaviors, and healthier long-term outcomes.

Four Corners Group empowers at-risk youth across Metro Atlanta to build resilience and break cycles of incarceration. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand mentorship, life skills, leadership training, mental health supports, and family engagement.

Harvest Outreach Center provides evidence-based mental health services to youth in schools, homes, and summer programs. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand its Multi-Tier System of Supports Mental Health Model for the broader school community.

Hero To A Child supports foster youth in meeting their basic, educational, and emotional needs. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide courthouse facility dog Polar, offering comfort, reducing anxiety, and fostering resilience for approximately 300 children in 2026.

The Hetrick-Martin Institute provides free, evidence-based mental health care and wraparound services for low-income LGBTQIA+ youth of color. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand access to safe, affirming spaces that foster healing, resilience, and empowered self-expression.

“I Have A Dream” Foundation provides long-term academic, social-emotional, and mentoring support to help youth achieve lasting success. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will deliver 440 hours of social-emotional learning sessions to 534 Dreamer Scholars, equipping them with the skills to define their futures and positively impact their communities.

The International Rescue Committee in San Diego supports refugee and immigrant youth in overcoming resettlement challenges. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive services that promote mental health, resilience, and academic and personal success for youth ages 14–19.

Anchor Points: Increasing Access to Youth Mental Health Tools helps youth manage stress and anxiety, and build resilience. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will help reach thousands of youth through partnerships in Minnesota and California, with potential nationwide expansion to tens of thousands of young people and even broader international reach via Doctors Without Borders.

The James H. Cole Legacy Foundation provides trauma-informed mental health and wellness programming for at-risk Detroit youth. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will deliver culturally responsive therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts to 25 youth, fostering emotional resilience, authentic self-expression, and healthier futures.

Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic provides culturally sensitive mental health and social services, and will use AE Foundation™ funding for its Mood & Ink: A Journaling Course for Emotional Wellness and Resilience program to equip 60 youth ages 14–22 with guided journaling and group support, fostering reflection, resilience, and authentic self-expression.

The Kellin Foundation provides mental health and substance use support for youth, and will use AE Foundation™ funding for its Teens Gotta Talk & Connections programs to give approximately 80 additional middle and high school students a safe space to explore mental health challenges, build resilience, and strengthen relationships.

Horn Youth Services Foundation will use AE Foundation™ funding for its Iftiin: Somali Youth Wellness Initiative to provide approximately 120 Somali youth in Edmonton with free, culturally relevant counseling, crisis support, and peer-led group..

NAMI on Campus Marion County programs, funded by the AE Foundation™, provide student-led mental health clubs at three high schools, raising awareness, reducing stigma, and offering peer support, positively impacting approximately 2,000 youth.

New Earth Digital and FLOW Studio – Creative Workforce Pathways provides trauma-informed mental health, workforce development, wellness, and prevention services to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth ages 13–25 in Los Angeles County. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand access to culturally responsive therapy, expressive arts-based healing, and wraparound case management.

Oakland Goes Outdoors provides nature-based experiences that support mental health, resilience, and belonging for Oakland students. With AE Foundation™ funding, over 5,000 6th–12th graders and 150+ educators will participate in programs that reduce stress, strengthen peer connections, and promote well-being.

Ottawa Inner City Health’s Life Process Program will use funding from the AE Foundation™ toward training peer coaches to help 40–50 youth build resilience, self-awareness, and mental well-being, while fostering authentic connections and reducing stigma. This support indirectly strengthens families, service providers, and the broader community.

Outdoorithm Collective’s Youth Nature & Wellness, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will serve 25–30 BIPOC teens with nature-based mental health support, peer leadership, and wellness skills, while indirectly benefiting families, mentors, peers, and community members for a total impact of 125–150 individuals.

Outdoorithm Collective’s Youth Nature & Wellness, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will serve 25–30 BIPOC teens with nature-based mental health support, peer leadership, and wellness skills, while indirectly benefiting families, mentors, peers, and community members for a total impact of 125–150 individuals.

The Parker Bounds Johnson Foundation Wild Hearts program, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will directly serve 100 individuals annually, while indirectly impacting thousands more through strengthened family, peer, and community support systems that promote mental health and resilience.

Pupusas for Education’s Undocu Carolina Mental Health Retreat, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will directly serve 25-30 undocumented and DACAmented youth, while indirectly benefiting mentors, peers, and community allies through strengthened connections, resilience, and mental health support.

Reigning Grace Ranch’s Leadership & Resilience Equine Experiential Education program, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will directly serve 75-100 youth, while indirectly benefiting 300-400 family members and educators, fostering confidence, resilience, and mental well-being.

Stella’s Place Assessment and Treatment Centre, with funding from the AE Foundation™, will directly serve 10–15 young adults, with each participant indirectly impacting dozens of peers and community members, fostering leadership, mental health advocacy, and stronger support networks.

Succeed Beyond High School equips youth with tools for post-secondary success through mentorship, career readiness, and emotional support. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide group-based mental health sessions and individualized support to 35 youth from low-income households, LGBTQIA+ identities, or with low school connectedness.

Sukoon Healing of the Minds provides Minnesota’s only culturally sensitive Muslim mental health helpline, supporting youth while honoring their religious and cultural identity. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will enhance staff training to better serve 60–80 Muslim youth aged 13–25, ensuring age-appropriate, spiritually informed mental health support.

The Door Youth Centre empowers youth ages 12–18 from diverse and underserved backgrounds through programs in mental health, creative expression, and life skills. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will provide workshops, peer support, and wellness resources to directly support up to 300 youth, while indirectly benefiting families, caregivers, and the broader community.

The Village Foundation supports pregnant and parenting teen girls by reducing isolation and stress while providing life skills, wellness groups, and essential resources. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will directly serve 40–50 teen moms and indirectly benefit over 100 children and family members by fostering stability, self-worth, and long-term positive outcomes.

TiNHiH envisions a future where mental health and substance use services are fully accessible and guided by lived experience. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand to serve 360 youth ages 14–24 in 2026, while also supporting families through counseling and engagement programs that strengthen relationships and reduce generational cycles of addiction.

Trent University’s TRACKS Youth Program empowers Indigenous youth by centering culturally relevant, land-based education and mentorship.  Funding from the AE Foundation™ will serve 330 youth through in-school visits and monthly sessions, fostering identity, belonging, authentic relationships, and improved mental health and well-being.

Vietnamese American Community Center of the East Bay supports AANHPI youth and families in Alameda County through culturally responsive, trauma-informed services. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand youth-centered counseling and early intervention, helping young people manage stress, access care, and build resilience and belonging.

The Wellness & Prevention Foundation is a youth-led integrated care center supporting mental health, peer connections, and wellness for ages 12-25. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will expand prevention and care services, outreach, and safe spaces, directly supporting 750 youth and families through counseling, social engagement, educational programs, and family support.

The Wellness Empowerment Initiative provides accessible mental health services to underserved teens and young adults in Texas. With AE Foundation™ funding, ThriveWell Youth Initiative will directly serve at least 120 youth through counseling, group workshops, and wellness programs.

Wheel Fun After School Bike Club strengthens rural youth mental health through biking, community, and belonging. Funding from the AE Foundation™ will launch a school-based club at Lee Kornegay Intermediate, directly serving about 10 students while indirectly benefiting 50–75 family members, teachers, and community members through improved well-being and social connections.