ARC Angels Foundation

16/09/2026

Sometimes, taking care of your mental health can feel overwhelming - but you don't have to figure everything out at once. If you're struggling, start small. Reach out, talk about what you're feeling, take care of yourself, and remember that asking for help is always an option. There is no shame in not being okay, and you never have to face it alone.

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11/09/2026

Come visit us at the Support St. Charles Resource and Volunteer Fair on September 19th from 10am-1pm. Many amazing organizations doing great things for our community will be there with information. We hope to see you there!

11/09/2026

Su***de prevention starts with awareness. By learning the warning signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and being willing to truly listen, we can help someone feel seen, supported, and less alone. You never know when one conversation can make all the difference.

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01/09/2026

September is Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month, and it's a reminder that these conversations are too important to have only once a year. Su***de prevention starts with breaking the stigma, recognizing when someone may be struggling, and creating spaces where people feel safe asking for help.

Take a moment today to check in on someone you care about. Start the conversation, listen without judgment, and remind them they are never alone. Together, we can turn awareness into action and save a life.

22/08/2026

Have you booked your FREE Mental Health and Su***de Prevention program yet? Contact us today to get it on the books. Fall is filling up fast!

10/08/2026

A HUGE Thank You to Waterfall Resort Alaska for supporting A.R.C. Angels Foundation!

We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of a $2,500 gift certificate to your beautiful resort in Alaska! Sponsorships and Donations like this allow us to continue reaching more young people across our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and investing in the mental health of the next generation. We are so grateful to have you in our corner.

If you'd like to learn more about Waterfall Resort Alaska, you can visit their website at https://www.waterfallresort.com/

If you are interested in winning this gift certificate, you can enter during our Uncorking Hope Fundraiser on September 18th. You can purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncorking-hope-tickets-1994692080709

We hope to see you there!

05/08/2026

Looking for something to do tonight with the kiddos? Come hang out with us at The Hayner Public Library District, where we will be doing a FREE session of Starting Now for 1st-5th graders from 4 pm- 5 pm at the Alton Square Mall branch! Check the link below for details.

In this live learning experience, children begin building the foundation of healthy coping skills and normalizing that it is okay to experience all emotions, even the ones that make them […]

23/07/2026

Thank you, Let's Roam, for your generous donation of scavenger hunt tickets to support our organization! Your in-kind donation will help us raise funds and bring people together.

If your nonprofit is looking for an in-kind donation, visit https://www.letsroam.com/donations

23/06/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate authenticity, acceptance, and the courage it takes to be yourself.

For LGBTQ+ youth, feeling accepted can have a profound impact on mental health. Studies consistently show that LGBTQ+ youth experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts compared ot their peers. However, research also shows that supportive families, affirming schools, and caring adults can drastically reduce those risks.

At. A.R.C. Angels Foundation, we believe every young person deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported. Sometimes something as simple as listening without judgment, using someone's preferred name, or reminding them that they matter can make a life-changing difference.

This Pride Month, let's continue creating spaces where ALL young people feel safe enough to be themselves and supported enough to ask for help when they need it.

02/06/2026

June is both Pride Month and Men's Mental Health Month.

While these observances highlight different communities, they share an important message: everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and valued.

Su***de remains one of the leading causes of death among teenagers in the United States. Boys aged 15-19 are significantly more likely to die by su***de than girls their age, despite girls reporting higher rates of su***de attempts. Research consistently shows that young men are less likely to seek mental health support, making early intervention and trusted connections especially important.

At the same time, LGBTQ+ youth continue to face disproportionately high rates of depression, bullying, suicidal thoughts, and su***de attempts. Studies have shown that supportive families, schools, and communities can dramatically reduce these risks and improve mental health outcomes.

The good news is that su***de is preventable. Evidence-based su***de prevention programs have been shown to reduce su***de attempts and suicidal behaviors among youth by as much as 20-30%. That is why we do what we do.

Every presentation, every conversation, every student reached, and every resource shared is an opportunity to help a young person recognize warning signs, ask for help, support a friend, or realize they aren't alone.

This month, we stand with all young people - young boys who feel pressured to suffer in silence, LGBTQ+ youth seeking acceptance and belonging, and every student facing challenges that may not be visible on the surface.

Awareness matters.
Education matters.
Connection matters.
And prevention works.

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.