The Foundation of Hope for Research and Treatment of Mental Illness is by far one of the finest organizations I have been involved with as a volunteer and as a professional. With nearly 97% of the funds raised going directly to research and treatment, this organization sets the standard for other non-profits to follow.
THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE FOR RESEARCH & TREATMENT OF MENTAL ILLNESS
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- EIN 56-6246626
- 919-781-9255
- 9401 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh NC 27617 USA
- https://walkforhope.com/
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Nonprofit Overview
Mission: The mission of the Foundation of hope is to conquer mental illness by investing in groundbreaking scientific research and mental health initiatives.
Results: For over 35 years, the Foundation of Hope, a 501(c)(3), has leveraged a unique collaboration with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of Psychiatry to advance scientific knowledge and improve treatment of mental illness. The Foundation has provided seed funding to more than 157 scientific research grants turning a $6.6 million investment into $160 million in extramural research dollars resulting in significant discovery in a variety of mental health disorders including neuropsychiatric and neurological disorder such as schizophrenia and bipolar depression. All awardees adhere to detailed reporting requirements for all outcomes (publications, patents, add on funding, etc.). Seed funding from the Foundation of Hope led to the identification of early markers of risk for psychiatric illness to that interventions can be targeted to very early childhood when brain systems are being established. In addition, the Foundation of Hope supports innovative regional efforts to improve the lives of those living with mental illness including veterans and adolescents at risk for suicide as well as their caregivers, awarding over $570,000 in community service grants.
Target demographics: EVERYONE! Our events take place in Raleigh, NC, but the impact of the money raised throughout the nation is worldwide.
Programs: Annual events include: Walk for Hope and Evening of Hope Gala Dinner. Engrave a brick with your special message on the Walkway of Hope for only $100.