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Tampa Out of the Darkness Community Walk

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ORGANIZATION: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 7 people are interested
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We're excited to announce the 2024 Tampa Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Al Lopez Park in Tampa.
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
If you're looking for support and/or resources, please visit www.afsp.org/get-help and www.afsp.org/resources.
Register today to stay up to date on the latest news and announcements for the Tampa Walk. www.afsp.org/tampawalk

Volunteer Start Times: 6:00 a.m.
Volunteer End Times: 11:00 a.m.

Register to volunteer at: https://afsp.wufoo.com/forms/qmxkj2x0wtmd9h/

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About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Location:

199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038, US

Mission Statement

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. To fully achieve its mission, AFSP engages in the following Five Core Strategies: Funds scientific research Offers educational programs for professionals Educates the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention Promotes policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention Provides programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and people at risk, and involves them in the work of the Foundation

Description

Mission Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

  • Funding scientific research
  • Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
  • Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
  • Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sat Dec 07, 2024
06:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE

4810 North Himes AvenueTampa, FL 33614

(27.989584,-82.504196)
 

DATE POSTED

October 30, 2024

SKILLS

  • Event Design & Planning
  • Event Management
  • Food & Beverage Services
  • Event Planning / Management
  • Fundraising
  • Merchandising

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 14
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1 - 5 hours
  • Talk to the public about suicide prevention

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • No Donation
  • Donation is optional and goes toward suicide prevention funding. Thank you for your consideration.

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