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Rewriting the Story of GenZ Youth Mental Health: By Youth, For Youth!
~The Problem~
Recent studies show that nearly two-thirds of GenZ youth (ages 13-28) have faced at least one mental health challenge in the past two years. Their rate is significantly higher than that of older generations. Stigma, limited access to care, and cultural barriers leave countless young people feeling misunderstood, isolated, or unsure where to turn. In too many communities, mental health is still whispered about, dismissed, or ignored entirely.
Letters to Strangers is changing that story.
~Our Mission & Impact~
Our mission is to destigmatize mental health and increase access to youth-centered support, empowering Gen Z-aged youth to take charge of their well-being through peer-to-peer connection, science-informed education, and grassroots advocacy.
Because of support from donors like you, L2S has reached and impacted over 500,000 youth across 72 countries on six continents. We have facilitated more than 60,000 anonymous heartfelt letter exchanges through over 150 chapters and our official online portal. Over the past 10 years, L2S has also awarded $100,000+ in scholarships for mental health advocacy, education, and care, and distributed 3,000+ copies of our official Youth-for-Youth Mental Health Guidebook, and much more!
~Your Impact~
Your contribution, no matter the amount, ultimately strengthens a world where youth feel safe speaking about mental health and where they'll have the tools to heal, grow, and lead. Together, we can create spaces where youth feel understood, connected, and empowered.
~Ways To Donate Or Support~
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Donorbox (view embedded or click here to access it!)
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MyGivingCircle to vote for additional funding (click here to access it!)
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Employer Donation Matching
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(Employer donation matching is when your workplace donates the same amount you give to a nonprofit, doubling your gift at no extra cost to you.)
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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (click here to access it!)
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(Peer-to-peer fundraising is when supporters ask friends, family, and/or networks to donate to a nonprofit through the supporter’s campaign.)
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- Via Mail*
Letters to Strangers
2058 North Mills Ave #718
Claremont, CA 91711
(In your mail-in donation, please include your email address or a return mailing address so that we can send you a tax-deductible donation receipt!)*
Letters to Strangers is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit with EIN 83-0837546. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
Thank You For Your Contribution!
When we say “writing is humanity distilled into ink,” it’s because we believe that vulnerability and empathy through the written word makes human connection possible. When you choose to donate to Letters to Strangers, you are helping us bring that human connection to youth around the world, so that their lights do not extinguish. We cannot thank you enough.
Did You Know?
Donations of $10,000 USD and above are eligible for privileges of limited quantity, such as branding some of our programs or centers with your namesake. Gifts in-kind are not eligible for this, but may qualify for certain thank-you benefits.
Please email us at hi@letterstostrangers.org for more information.