double good popcorn Fundraiser for Mindfulness Scholar Care Packages
August 20, 2023 — LTYF launches a Double Good popcorn fundraiser to honor the life and legacy of Lee Thompson Young Foundation to provide care packages to our Mindfulness Scholarship recipients.
Mindfulness scholarship award
August 1, 2023 — LTYF awards the recipients of the 2023 Mindfulness Scholarship. Recipients receive a financial award and peer support groups sessions with access to mental health professionals. Congratulations to Mia McClain, Ethan Bearden, Marshall Hall III, Jocelyn Hernandez, Jacob Young Taylor. Colleges represented include: Auburn University, UGA, NC A&T, Middle Tennessee University, & FAMU.
Revolt Podcast "From Tragedy to Advocacy" with Dr. Chanda, Psychologist, Speaker & Host on Revolt Pod Network
June 22, 2023 —Podcast with Dr. Chanda Host of Revolt Pod network aired. Ms. Lewis opens up about her late brother, Lee Thompson Young, and his mental health struggles. They explore how she coped with the devastating loss of her brother and prioritized her own mental well-being. Ms. Tamu's advocacy work takes center stage as she sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness.
10th National Suicide and the Black Church Conference
June 15, 2023 — LTYF instructed a “Mindful Parenting” breakout class at the 10th National Suicide and the Black Church Conference 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee.
South Dekalb Rotary Club
February 18, 2023 — South Dekalb Rotary Club invited LTY foundation to speak at the “A Talk about You” Youth Mental Health Symposium.
Fathers INCORPORATED Retreat
January 23, 2023 — LTYF had the pleasure of instructing a “Fatherhood and Mindfulness” class for the Fathers Incorporated Fatherhood Retreat.
Mindfulness Scholarship Announcement
January 2, 2023 — LTYF announces new Mindfulness Scholarship will be rolling out later this spring to help first-year college students with financial and emotional support in Fall 2023.
LTYF SPEAKS AT MOREHOUSE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM 2022
November 3, 2022—It was a privilege and honor to speak at the Annual Strategies for Optimal Adolescent Health Symposium hosted by Morehouse School of Medicine.
ltyf sPEAKS IN ‘22 sILENCE THE sHAME Annual Summit
September 14, 2022— LTYF Board President, Tamu Lewis, discussed family, support, and mental health as a panelist during the My Life is a Gift: Suicide Awareness Summit hosted by Silence The Shame.
Surviving The Mental Health Tank: 5 Keys To Cultivating Emotional Well-Being For Yourself And Your Loved Ones
May 2022—LTYF Board President, Tamu Lewis, publishes a book that shares her personal story of loss and resilience to help others thrive in Surviving the Mental Health Tank. A portion of book proceeds go to the LTY Foundation.
LTYF Executive Director quoted in article in Inside Philanthropy
Read the full article, Honoring A Young Actors Life A Foundation Battles Mental Illness and the Stigma Around It— by Ade Adeniji on Inside Philanthropy.
LTYF FOUNDER INTERVIEWED IN ARTICLE ABOUT THE DRIVE TO SPREAD AWARENESS
September 15, 2020 — LTYF shares what started and drives the foundation. “Losing Lee was a tremendous shock, and immediately it brought to my mind the need for more education about mental illness, especially the stigma associated with it. We [wanted] to do something to help other people and prevent other families from losing someone by suicide,” said Love. Read the full article, She Lost Her Son to Suicide, Then Created a Foundation to Help Others — by Uplifting Them, by Cathy Cassata on Healthline.com
LTYF Executive Director quoted in article on Uplifting black fathers
August 19, 2020 — “Stephanie E. Johnson, owner of NaviPsych and executive director of the Lee Thompson Young Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, said Black men who have experienced personal, environmental, racial, and/or socioeconomic traumas and who are willing to explore how those experiences have effected how they think, feel, and act will find insight into themselves that can positively affect how they parent.” Read the full article, This Org Helps Black Fathers Be the Best Dads They Can Be — by Uplifting Them, by Cathy Cassata on Healthline.com.
LTYF Platinum Seal on GuideStar
August 18, 2020 — LTY Foundation was recently recognized for our transparency with a Platinum Seal on our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile! GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. More than 8 million visitors per year and a network of 200+ partners use GuideStar data to grow support for nonprofits. In order to get the Platinum Seal, LTY Foundation shared important information with the public using our profile on www.guidestar.org. Now our community members and potential donors can find in-depth information about our goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress. We’re shining a spotlight on the difference we help make in the world. Check out our GuideStar Nonprofit Profile and tell us what you think: Click here.
LTYF Executive Director quoted in article on Black men and Mental Health
June 30, 2020 — “Stephanie E. Johnson, owner of NaviPsych and executive director of the Lee Thompson Young Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia, said barriers to mental healthcare vary from personal to sociocultural to socioeconomic.” Read the full article, How Barbers are Stepping Up for Black Men and Mental Health, by Cathy Cassata on Healthline.com.
July 1, 2020 - LTYF Offering Tools and Support Virtually
July 1, 2020 - Atlanta, GA - The LTY Foundation continues to offer information, tools and support virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us virtually on Instagram Live to hear from various mental health professionals and advocates. Follow @ltyfoundation to stay informed.