Photograph courtesy Ben Morrison Memorial Fund
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ESTABLISHED 2021
MISSION We are a mental health advocate and ally. After losing Ben to suicide at age 19, we strive to prevent suicide from happening to another young person, family or community. Our tagline, Cont;nue your story, helps remind those in crisis that there is more to their life’s story and that there is help for them to get there. These are some of the ways we work to fulfill our mission:
- Normalizing the ups and downs of mental health – talking about it helps to remove isolation.
• Reaching out to young people at risk – often those most at risk hide their pain or withdraw.
• Giving hope to those in dark mental moments – everyone needs to be seen and heard.
• Advocating for wellness and crisis support – everyone needs help sometimes.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY We reach out to young people where they are. We are on social media, we speak and ally ourselves with coaches and schools. We show up at school events and games, we support other groups that reach out to those at risk. We give scholarships and reward small everyday kindnesses to foster hope, esteem, and encouragement. We bring in speakers, emotional support animals, resources for students and their teachers. We are here to make sure our young people stay here. Some of our initiatives include:
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Ben’s Way: Our newest program in 12 schools within 8 local school districts, building hope by recognizing small acts of kindness, strength, and support in action. Over 125 young people recognized so far.
• Ben’s Teams: Educating and advocating for mental support, one student event at a time. Over 50 awareness events so far, impacting 75,000+
• Scholarships: 41 given to date, totaling $41,500—based on kindness, empathy and positive leadership—designed to help encourage and give hope for the future.
LEADERSHIP
President/Founder
Tori Morrison
Board of Directors
Stacey Lund, Kate Jackson, Lauren Nunn, Megan Hogan, Chelsei Morrison, Krista Dues, Mike Coleman
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
• Give: www.cincinnatigives.org/Ben-Morrison-Memorial-Fund
• Volunteer: We always need volunteers, we try to be out in the community as much as possible.
• Connect: Join us on social media to spread the word or reach out to us. @benmorrisonfund, benmorrisonfund.org
• Attend: Join us at our events. All are welcome! Event schedule at benmorrisonfund.org
8401 Jonathan Lane G.
Maineville, OH 45039
(513) 560-5315
https://benmorrisonfund.org
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