b'LETTERFrom The PresidentDear Friends and Supporters,AsIreflecton2024,threewordscometo mind: commitment, resilience, and dedication. Thesequalitieshavedefinednotonlyour organizations work but also the spirit of every campus, student, and partner who joined us in advancing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Thispastyearmarkedapivotalmomentin ourgrowth.Westrategicallypositionedour organization to expand our programming while building robust systems to meet the increasing demand for Fresh Check Days across the nation. The investments we made in infrastructure and capacity have prepared us to serve even more students in the years ahead. Our Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practice (SPRC) program continues to deliver consistently strong results, validating our evidence-based approach. With our reach now extending to 400 campuses across 45 states since 2012, we are inspiring colleges and universities nationwide toprioritizestudentmentalhealththroughengaging,informative programming that resonates with young people. The statistics remain stark: suicide risk among youth and young adults continues to represent an unacceptable public health crisis in the United States.Yourunwaveringsupportenablesustomotivateinstitutions of higher education to make meaningful investments in their students wellbeing, creating campus cultures where mental health is prioritized and help-seeking is normalized. Lookingaheadto2025,weareenergizedbythepartnershipsand collaborations on the horizon that will expand our national reach even further.Together,wearebuildingafuturewhereeverystudenthas access to the resources and support they need to thrive. Thank you for standing with us in this critical work.With gratitude,Marisa Giarnella, LCSW Co-Founder and PresidentJordan Porco Foundation 2024 Annual Report 3'