giving resources to as many people as we can .” When considering the overall well-being of a child , which is a daily consideration for Mosher and her staff , mental health is a prominent concern . The Foundation focuses on issues of poverty , food insecurity , access to educational resources , and more — all of which have the capacity to improve a child ’ s feeling of security and happiness , and thus , their mental health . By directly addressing mental health needs through the Endowment , they are able to take a deeper dive into the heavy issue of mental healthcare .
Over these past 4 + years , # Shred4Nate has seen much growth in both sponsorship and supporters — people who specifically want to donate to the cause of mental healthcare . Last year ’ s event raised $ 70,000 and as with most Foundation efforts , they look forward to raising even more this year . Of course , the work they do in this area goes beyond one important event . They ’ ve worked with community partners like the Center for Health and Learning and Alexina Federhen , Miss Vermont 2022 , who designed a program for all ages about stress , anxiety , and mental health . They implemented Mental Health First Aid training for teachers with United Counseling Services , whose staff executed the training , while SCF propelled the project forward and incentivized teachers to partake . “ 60 local teachers participated in the training and said it was ‘ Fantastic ,’” notes Mosher . It took some of the weight off teachers ’ shoulders , giving them knowledge to use , should they see the warning signs of a child in crisis . “ They just felt empowered ,” she adds , smiling .
# Shred4Nate is not only meant to raise money and awareness for an important issue , but it ’ s also meant to be fun and competitive . Alpine racers of all ages have an opportunity to strut their stuff on the slopes , working to win prizes and bragging rights . With memories of Nate firmly implanted in their minds , they participate in something he greatly loved ,
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