Fundraiser 2024
Dedicated to Promoting Mental Health
2024 Fundraising Campaign Complete…
We asked for support and you delivered!
Knowing that we live in such a unique place carries an even deeper meaning these days. Although there is a growing need for affordable, local mental health services, there is also a level of consistent generosity that speaks to the ongoing care for one another that has served as our foundation for nearly 15 years. No federal or state funding means Hannah’s House exists and grows solely because of our neighbors – like you. We hope that our donors can recognize their gifts as a thread of caring that binds us all together here and notice the feeling of warmth and security that this connection brings. Your generous contributions to Hannah’s House weaves that thread among us all and holds us up when things get tough. You’re here for us and we’re here for you, your children, your friends, your colleagues and acquaintances. Thank you for creating and maintaining this caring community and allowing us to serve as many neighbors possible again in 2025.
With our heart-felt appreciation,
Chrissy Rivers, Executive Director
Patti Kaufmann, Board President
Cindy Carr, Founder, Emeritus Board Member
Bob Cummiskey, Treasurer
Board Members Catherine Shapiro, Susan McKnight, Charlie Hosford, Fran Plewak, Heather Morehouse, Deirdre Fennelly, Robin Jackson, Lisa LeBlanc
Therapists Heidi Robbins, Gary Frankel, Katie Fennelly, Cathy Hirce, Jeremy Silcox
PNP Louise Rosales
The Campaign
Hannah’s House is a a 501 (c) (3) non profit, solely supported by donations from individuals, corporations and foundation grants. After years of raising the majority of our operating funds through the July Mad Marathon Fundraiser, we transitioned during COVID restrictions to a direct campaign model in 2021. 2024 was our fourth annual appeal and the need for mental health services in our rural location is greater than ever. Our fundraising goals have increased accordingly to support the growing needs of our communities. Your support will help Hannah’s House affiliate additional therapists, add more office space in Waterbury, expand educational and community outreach, and provide financial assistance where needed.
Your Donations at Work in 2023 – 2024:
Education: Supported numerous wellness programs in local schools including the following:
- Coordinated local Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Class
- Sponsored parent/middle school educational presentations and viewings on relevant issues facing youth
- Offered Teen Empowerment Series for middle school girls
- Offered year-round youth enrichment programs
Community Outreach:
- Provided a year-round, weekly “Walk & Talk” group for community members
- Sponsored weekly therapy dog visits in all our schools
- Offered free gun locks for community members
- Attended Youth Mental Health Crisis Town Hall meeting with Sen. Sanders
- Presented to our local Rotary
- Connected people to additional services in community
- Supported numerous wellness programs in local schools Including the following:
- 3-Month weekly wellness series at Harwood Union High School
- Group drumming series at Moretown Elementary and Crossett Brook Middle School reaching 180+ students
- Weekly student yoga at Brookside Primary School
- District wide teacher appreciation project including yoga and on-site chair massage for all school staff
- Local wellness practitioners for teacher professional development day to support their wellbeing
- Workshops at Hannah’s House
Access to Therapy:
- Hannah’s House’s therapists provided 3,580 individual therapeutic sessions
- Provided annual stipend for therapists’ continuing education
- Supported therapists that provide supervision to pre-licensed clinicians in order to add to our team of affiliated therapists and meet growing demand for services.
- 88 hours of donated time from Hannah’s House’s therapists
- Attracted licensed therapists to the Mad River Valley/Waterbury area by providing office space, internet access, collegial team, financial assistance for uninsured clients, compensated child therapists for unpaid non-therapy session time.
- Offered both Conscious Parenting Series and Transforming Anxiety Therapy Group Series to the community
- Operated a Verilux Light Therapy program for seasonal depression
- Referred callers to other therapists when ours had reached capacity
- Contracted with a psychiatric nurse practitioner for therapist consultations
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