Thank you Lancaster County! Touchstone Foundation: Celebrating 25 Years of Impact
As we reflect on 25 years of dedication to youth mental wellness in Lancaster County, we are thrilled to announce our goal for this year’s ExtraGive Fundraising Event: to raise $20,000 towards our vital programs in 2025. For a quarter-century, Touchstone Foundation has worked tirelessly to break down barriers to mental health care, ensuring equitable access for children and families across our community.
Partnering with LCTV66 to Share Our Mission
To spotlight our mission and the importance of youth mental wellness, we partnered with LCTV66 Lancaster to share an in-depth look at our work. The interview aired on Lancaster Comcast Channel 66, reaching approximately 90,000 households with over 20 airings throughout November.
During the interview with host Diane Dayton, we delved into the heart of our mission and how donations during ExtraGive directly fuel our efforts. See recap here: Video
Key Discussion Highlights:
- What does Touchstone Foundation do?
At Touchstone Foundation, we focus on improving youth mental wellness through strategic partnerships, scholarships, and advocacy. Our priorities include:
- Increasing access to mental health care.
- Building the talent pipeline for mental health professionals.
- Raising community awareness about mental health, particularly for at-risk youth.
- How are we making a difference in Lancaster County?
Our initiatives—like the Rise Above Youth Summits—connect high school students with mental health resources and foster open conversations about wellness. Programs like Mental Health Mondays aim to reduce stigma and educate the community, while scholarships and financial assistance ensure equitable access to care. - How will ExtraGive funds help fulfill our mission?
Donations during ExtraGive enable us to:
- Expand financial aid for therapy costs to families in need.
- Increase scholarships for students entering mental health careers.
- Strengthen mentorship programs and educational initiatives for at-risk youth.
The Difference You Can Make
Thanks to community support, programs like our Rise Above Youth Summit have already inspired high school students to start mental wellness clubs and train as peer mentors. With your help, we can sustain and grow these impactful initiatives, building a healthier, stronger future for Lancaster County’s youth.
Join Us on November 22nd!
Support Touchstone Foundation during the ExtraGive on November 22nd, a 24-hour day of giving that empowers nonprofits across Lancaster County. Together, we can continue making a difference for the children and families who need it most.
Donate here: Touchstone Foundation ExtraGive Page
Thank you for helping us make 25 years of impact possible. Here’s to many more years of fostering youth mental wellness in our community! Find Touchstone in depth experiences recapped in our earlier blog here: Faces of our Touchstone Community- Celebrating our 25th Anniversary
