The Josh Anderson Foundation

The Josh Anderson Foundation Working toward the day when no more teens die by su***de. Josh was 17-years-old when he took his own life on March 18, 2009. Thank you for your support!

The Josh Anderson Foundation was formed for two purposes – to keep Josh’s memory alive and to collect funds for the education and prevention of teenage su***de. We have expanded the scope of the fund to address the broader issue of Youth Mental Wellness. Teenagers need to understand that their mental and emotional well being is just as important as academic, athletic, or extra-curricular success.

The Foundation's mission is to provide adolescents with the mental health education, resources and support so that they will never turn to su***de.

May is Mental Health Month and we at OMM are thriving, we hope you are too. As a result, our May campaign is called Thri...
03/25/2021

May is Mental Health Month and we at OMM are thriving, we hope you are too. As a result, our May campaign is called Thriving Together. With this in mind, we are pleased to announce every weekend in May, OMM will have a public wellness session that is free to attend (not including cost of materials).

Join us on May 2nd, for a fun vision boarding activity, something that may help you figure out what you’re going to do when the pandemic life is no more. You’ve surived the pandemic, now thrive after it.

On May 8th, join us for a delectable floral arrangement class led by Berlin-based entrepreneur and artist, Maya Sriqui.

On May 16, we will be hosting a heart-opening yoga class hosted by DC-based Caren Plummer that leaves your mind and body feeling more flexible, better able to take on the challenges in your life. It will help you strive to thrive.

We are also pleased to announce our upcoming Thriving Brunch as Our Minds Matter’s spring fundraiser. The Thriving Brunch serves as the end of our Thrving Together campaign and will be a fantastic virtual celebration where we celebrate our student’s wins, offer awards and have some fun surprises as well. The Brunch will be Sunday, May 23rd at 11AM EST. Join us at 10AM EST for a special cooking session with DC Master Chef Chris Morgan who has graciously volunteered his time.

At the cooking class, we’ll be whipping up a delicious and sublime Iranian Kuku (the yummy, healthy meal at the top of the page). Grab a plate, a mimosa and a chair. Be sure to sign up for the Thriving Weekends and Thriving Brunch. You won’t want to miss them!

https://ourmindsmatter.networkforgood.com/events/28026-thriving-brunch-our-minds-matter-s-spring-virtual-fundraiser

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrUeotABp80qGZioBDsHx0a1ZrNauxF0KMp84L9_CvmpyDAw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hi everyone, we hope you’ve had a happy Black History month so far. We want to begin today by saying something obvious, ...
02/05/2021

Hi everyone, we hope you’ve had a happy Black History month so far. We want to begin today by saying something obvious, Black women are great and for the next four weeks, we will cover only a handful of these women. Each of these women are great because they let their light shine in a society that doesn’t want them to shine. They were able to see what made them great, encapsulate it and live it each day in order to fight for a cause that they believe in. We at Our Minds Matter are inspired by this and want to spend each Friday giving love to a Black woman from history who ignites the greatness engine within all of us. Today’s featured landmark in history will be the brilliant Shirley Chisholm.
Shirley Chisholm was born on November 10, 1924, in the loving home of a young, Black, immigrant family. There was where she learned how to find the value in herself through her grandmother and parents, who were always proud to be Black and instilled in her a love of service and community. Chisholm graduated from the prestigious Brooklyn College in 1946 where she was known for her excellent debate skills and was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She went on to work in childcare and education, becoming head of the Friends Day Nursery in New York City and becoming well versed in educational and child welfare policy and issues.
Chisholm then took a chance on herself, running and winning an election to become the first woman member of the New York State Assembly in 1964 despite facing open racism and misogyny from both Democrats and Republicans. Everywhere she went, Chisholm worked to open doors for other Black people to follow behind her. Despite being in the Assembly for only a year, she was grudgingly known for her high level of competence as a freshman. She then ran for Congress in 1968 and won in a landslide despite being counted as the underdog. When elected, she hired only women in her office and already made waves in Congress, being crucial to creation and passing of SNAP. She is also a founding member of both the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Organization of Women.
She then ran for the presidency in 1972, where she made a splash in the primary despite having no support from the Democratic Party. Despite threats against her life, she continued to campaign and said she ran for the office “in spite of hopeless odds ... to demonstrate the sheer will and refusal to accept the status quo”.
Shirley Chisholm retired from Congress in 1983 and returned to teaching. She was offered an ambassador position to Jamaica by President Bill Clinton in 1993 but declined due to poor health. She died in 2005 and on her tombstone reads “Unbought and Unbossed”.
A special thanks for our partners at the AAKOMA Project and our panelists. Be sure to register for our upcoming Black Mental Health panel on February 23 at 7PM here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cM9jqnw1QGydSE_mbN5xdQ

Thank you so much for Shining a Light on Mental Health with us last night! We raised over $50,000 for teen mental health...
12/10/2020

Thank you so much for Shining a Light on Mental Health with us last night! We raised over $50,000 for teen mental health and will be starting 2021 off strong, thanks to you! In a time where many are feeling down, it is inspiring and hopeful to see the love and passion of an international community made up of those dedicated to ending teen su***de.

To our student leaders, thank you for having the strength to share your stories and experiences to an audience. You are the future leaders of a world without mental health stigma! We are good, you are great and our mission is greater. Below is a link to our celebration if you missed it!

https://youtu.be/kIw_LN7a-Z0

Tonight is the big night! Thank you for your patience and support. Please join us for a wonderful evening tonight at 7PM...
12/09/2020

Tonight is the big night! Thank you for your patience and support. Please join us for a wonderful evening tonight at 7PM EST as we see our student leaders share their mental health stories and show how Our Minds Matter works daily to build a better future free of teen su***de. If you haven’t registered yet, click the link below to do so. The link to our celebration is on the registration page, we hope to see you there!

https://ourmindsmatter.networkforgood.com/events/24467-a-not-so-silent-night

Thank you for your support throughout the year. We really appreciate all the love that you have shown to our organizatio...
12/07/2020

Thank you for your support throughout the year. We really appreciate all the love that you have shown to our organization and mission. We want to share that love with you and show you how much it means to have you by our side as an ally.

Please, join us this Wednesday at 7PM EST for A Not So Silent Night: Shining A Light On Mental Health. See your impact up close and listen to how you’ve made a difference in students’ mental health, schools and communities. You will hear powerful stories of growth, compassion and civic duty from the next generation of leaders.

We will also be having special video messages from mental health champions such as Simone Biles and Lamar Odom. We hope you can attend!
https://ourmindsmatter.networkforgood.com/events/24467-a-not-so-silent-night

We won the 8PM Power Hour! Thank you so much everyone, we raised more than 150% of our goal and it is all thanks to you....
12/02/2020

We won the 8PM Power Hour! Thank you so much everyone, we raised more than 150% of our goal and it is all thanks to you. We couldn’t be more ecstatic, you all are great both individually and collectively. This money will go directly to providing mental health support for teens into 2021. The impact you all have made in the countless lives of many is substantial. Now, more teens will have access to mental health support and we can work to turn the tide on teen su***de. Honestly, we were so overwhelmed by this wave of support. Thank you so much for supporting Our Minds Matter and for working to build a world where teen su***de does not exist. To our student leaders, you are the future and the future looks bright.

Please take care and enjoy your night, stay safe and stay healthy.

We are about to start our next Power Hour at 8PM -9PM. Thank you so much for your support today, we are great and our mi...
12/02/2020

We are about to start our next Power Hour at 8PM -9PM. Thank you so much for your support today, we are great and our mission is greater! We are sure to win with your support. Please post our Giving Page on your social media and let your friends know about our challenge. Last push, let’s get over the finish line and win this Power Hour!

https://www.givelocaltogether.org/team/ourmindsmatter

We are about to start our next Power Hour at 3PM -4PM. Thank you so much for your support today, we are closer than ever...
12/01/2020

We are about to start our next Power Hour at 3PM -4PM. Thank you so much for your support today, we are closer than ever to winning this contest! Please post our Giving Page on your social media and let your friends know about our challenge to get as many unique donors of any amount during our Power Hours. Let’s fight for the future.

https://www.givelocaltogether.org/team/ourmindsmatter

We are thankful for all the support we have received today so far. This will help us expand our student led network of O...
12/01/2020

We are thankful for all the support we have received today so far. This will help us expand our student led network of OMM clubs. Please, help us win our Giving Tuesday challenge by posting our Giving Page on your social media to let your friends know about our challenge so we can get as many unique donors of any amount during our Power Hours. We are going to win 3-4PM EST and 8-9PM EST, join the winning team!

https://www.givelocaltogether.org/team/ourmindsmatter

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