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The union of AFSP/JED leverages complementary strengths of both organizations and combined annual operating budget of approximately $75 million to drive greater impact and save more lives
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June 9, 2026
Find news coverage of JED’s 2026 SVMHA recipients – Sarah Shelke of Cupertino, California and Kyra Wagner of Nashville, Tennessee – who were...
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June 9, 2026
[June 9, 2026, NEW YORK CITY] — The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens...
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June 8, 2026
Find news coverage of JED’s newly announced partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to protect mental health and prevent suicide among its...
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June 8, 2026
Sarah Shelke was drawn to mental health advocacy after seeing a family member struggle. Recognizing a mental health care gap in her community,...
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June 8, 2026
Kyra Wagner, a 21-year-old rising senior at Spelman College, was shaped by early experiences. She supported her sibling facing mental health struggles while...
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June 4, 2026
[June 4, 2026, New York City] — The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 3 at Cipriani Wall Street in...
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