With February well underway, we’re focused on expanding support and opportunities for our community. This month, we’re offering free math tutoring to help students build confidence and skills, and we’re gearing up for Journey to Brave, our annual fundraiser that fuels essential behavioral health services. Inside, you’ll find important updates, ways to get involved, and what’s ahead for the months to come. Thank you for being part of this work—your support makes a real difference.

Welcome to Kellin Foundation’s first newsletter of 2025! As we step into the new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible support that helped us close out 2024 on a high note. This year, we’re excited to continue building connections, sharing impactful stories, and working together to strengthen our community. In this issue, we’ll highlight upcoming events, new programs, and the ways your involvement makes all the difference. Here’s to a year of hope, growth, and resilience—together, we’re creating brighter tomorrows.

Check out Kellin Foundation’s 2024/2025 Holiday schedule.

The Kellin Foundation invites you to join our free certification courses designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and tools to support mental health, protect children, and create safer, stronger communities. These trainings provide practical skills for real-world challenges and are open to everyone in the community.

Addressing the mental health needs of our youth requires dedication, collaboration, and unwavering support. We are proud to spotlight the Kontoor Brands Foundation and their commitment to our shared vision of building resilience in Guilford County schools and across the state. Their recent 2024 Cycle I grant is bolstering initiatives like Teens Gotta Talk!, designed to equip high school students with healthy coping strategies, early warning signs awareness, and an open approach to mental health conversations.