Jamie Daniels Foundation

12/10/2025

Yesterday our Executive Director Chris Perry and Dr. Charlene McGunn from the Chippewa Valley Coalition for Youth and Families were featured on WDIV Local 4 / ClickOnDetroit. They shared our joint effort to help parents begin early and honest conversations with their children about drugs, va**ng, and alcohol.

This partnership highlights what prevention looks like in real time and how community support helps families build understanding and resilience long before substance use begins.

Watch the segment here: https://ow.ly/LeU250XGBpn

Jamie Daniels Foundation works with local communities to provide education and resources for youths afflicted with substance use disorders and their families.

12/09/2025

Hope is growing in classrooms, on campuses, and in communities across Michigan — and it’s all thanks to you.

Your support sustains vital recovery programs that reach over 197,000 college students, expands prevention education to 10,000+ children, and launches new high school initiatives that help teens make healthy choices for life.

Every gift helps build healthier futures — one mindful moment, one lesson, one act of hope at a time. Click here to help: https://ow.ly/rEQq50XA5SK

12/07/2025

Today marks nine years since we lost our Jamie. Time has passed, but the love and the ache remain just as present.

Every day, we carry Jamie with us — in our memories, in our work, and in the hope we try to offer other families.

Our promise has always been to honor Jamie by helping others. Through the Jamie Daniels Foundation, his story continues to shape work that brings hope, support, and possibility to so many young people and families.

Jamie, you are forever loved, forever remembered, and forever part of everything we do.

💙 Mom, Dad, and Arlyn

12/05/2025

The Peyser family once again hosted Matty's FriendsGiving in honor of their son, Matthew, who lost his life to substance use disorder. This year’s heartfelt event — always held the day after Thanksgiving — raised more than $53,000, bringing their total impact to over $300,000.

We are deeply grateful for their partnership and the love they pour into this gathering each year, helping us support individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

Click here to learn more about Matty and the Peyser family:

Matthew Peyser's parents keep his memory alive through an annual event benefitting the Jamie Daniels Foundation.

12/04/2025

Arlyn’s words remind us why our work matters. Substance use disorder doesn’t discriminate. It impacts families in every community — often long before anyone realizes a young person is struggling. Your support helps us reach children early, teach healthy coping skills, and ensure teens and young adults have access to compassionate care and recovery support.

Click here to donate and help us build healthier futures: https://ow.ly/kLQu50XA5Ln

12/02/2025

This , your support can turn heartbreak into hope.

When the Jamie Daniels Foundation was created, it began with one family’s mission to prevent substance use disorder and help others find healing.

Today, that mission is changing lives — reaching more than 197,000 college students, bringing recovery resources to families, and teaching thousands of children the coping skills they need to thrive.

Every gift helps us build healthier futures for Michigan youth and families.

Click here to join us in making a difference: https://ow.ly/Rtl850XA5tH

11/28/2025

Thankful for our partnership!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving and always, we are deeply grateful for your support. Together, we are making a difference — protecting young lives and offering hope against substance use disorder. With heartfelt thanks, Happy Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

“I’m so grateful that I am able to continue my education and recovery through this.” – Olivia

Olivia’s gratitude reflects the impact of more than 50 scholarships the Jamie Daniels Foundation has provided to MSU students in recovery — giving them the opportunity to focus on healing, learning, and their future. Thank you for helping them take the next step forward.

11/20/2025

“As a student in recovery, I am truly grateful for your support. This year at MSU has been very fruitful, and I am so thankful for the opportunities that followed.” – Jennie

Jennie’s words — and those of her peers — reflect the profound difference your support makes. Through more than 50 scholarships awarded to Michigan State University students in recovery, the Jamie Daniels Foundation continues to open doors to education, stability, and hope.

Click here to read more about how your support changes lives: https://ow.ly/I7eL50XlvX1

11/18/2025

“This scholarship has helped me and my family immensely and has given me more time to focus on my studies and my recovery.” – Emma, MSU student

Through the Jamie Daniels Foundation Scholarship Fund — which has awarded more than 50 scholarships to Michigan State University students in recovery — donors like you are helping students and families breathe a little easier.

Click here to donate: https://ow.ly/7bYF50XlvTS