Focus on the Foundation
The Jordan Porco Foundation has been the focus of local, regional and national media. Click on the links below to be taken to various news stories, radio and television interviews and more.
2022
- “Campus event highlights mental health as part of suicide prevention month,” WCTV, 9/22/22
- “SIU hosts Fresh Check Day to support students’ mental health,” News, SIU Carbondale, 9/19/22
- “Scooper Sunday to Benefit the Jordan Porco Foundation,” NBC’s CT LIVE, Taylor Kinzler, 7/22/22
- “UMass’s Elizabeth “Betsy” Cracco discusses Fresh Check Day,” The Afternoon Buzz, 4/13/22
2021
- “West Texas A&M University’s Health and Wellness to Host Mental Health Program,” FOX 4 NEWS, 9/14/21
- Jordan Porco Foundation and Concordia University Wisconsin Esports to Hold Mental Health Awareness Livestream Check In, Rachel Papke, PR Newswire, 4/8/2021
2020
- #Linked4Life for Suicide Prevention, Renee DiNino, iHeart Media, 9/10/2020
- Bear’s Restaurant Group and Jordan Porco Foundation Announce Launch of LINKED 4 LIFE, BuzzEngine, 9/9/2020
- “Jordan Porco Foundation Grows Their Board of Directors,” Rachel Papke, Newswire, 1/27/2020
2019
- “Bear’s Restaurant Group to host ‘Rock & Row’ suicide-prevention fundraiser,” Leanne Griffin, Hartford Courant, 11/18/2019
- “Grim Topic, Festive Events: Upbeat College Health Fairs Focus on Suicide Prevention,” Alexander C. Kafka, The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/1/2019
- “Fresh Check Day brings awareness about mental health to campus,” Finn Bradenday, Main Campus, 3/4/2019.
- “Suicide Prevention Discussion with the Jordan Porco Foundation,” Keith McGilvery, Fox 61 News, 2/27/2019.
- “Organizations are teaching parents and students how to spot a person in crisis and what to do to help,” Mike Hydeck, NBC Connecticut, 2/20/2019
- “Jordan Porco Foundation: The Arlee Warriors,” Renee DiNino interviews Coach Zanen Pitts & Rachel Papke, Community Access, iHeartMedia, Inc.
2018
- “Jordan Porco Foundation Announces New Board of Directors,” Rachel Papke, Newswire Press Release, 12/4/2018
- “National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week,” Michelle Rappaport, Good Morning CT at Nine, WTNH, 9/10/18
- “Montana Tech Teaching Students About Mental Health Awareness,” John Emeigh, MTN News, 9/10/2018
- “Scooper Sunday at Yard Goats game aids suicide prevention,” Tim Jensen, Greater Hartford Patch, 8/6/2018
- “Scooper Sunday returns to Dunkin’ Donuts Park to raise money for suicide prevention,” Margaux Farrell, Fox 61 News, 8/4/2018
- “Do you like ice cream? How about baseball? You’ll love Scooper Sunday,” Jill Konopka, NBC Connecticut, 7/28/2018
- “Yalies organize largest-ever mental health event,” Chloe Glass, Yale Daily News, 4/27/2018
- “Yale University students look to remove the stigma surrounding mental health,” Ann Nyberg, WTNH Channel 8, 4/23/2018
- “Norwalk Community College Hosts Fresh Check Day,” News 12 Connecticut, 4/19/2018
- “Jordan’s Journey,” Matt Scott, Fox 61 News, 3/12/2018
- “Mental Health On Center Stage Podcast,” Renee DiNino, iHeart Communities, 2/14/2018
2017
- “CT Law Firm Sponsors California Trip Charity Holiday Matching Campaign,” Christina Acampora, Danbury Patch, 12/27/2017
- “ECU’s ‘Fresh Check Day’ gets students talking about mental health,” Stephanie Brown, News Channel 12, 11/2/2017
- “Checking in,” Kristen Altmeyer, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, 10/10/2017
- “A Fresh Success for Fresh Check Day,” Sabrina Tessitore, The Hub, 10/4/2017
- “Mental health awareness resources showcased at Fresh Check Day,” Megan Burke, The Standard, 9/26/2017
- “What Suicide Survivors Want You To Know,” Allison Abrams, HuffPost, 9/12/2017
- “Julian McCullough Headlines Fundraising Event to ‘Stand Up’ Against Mental Health Stigma,” Rachel Papke, Laughspin.com, 9/7/2017
- “Fresh Check Day invites dialogue: The importance of mental health awareness,” Alestle, Southern Illinois State University, Edwardsville, 9/7/2017
- “You’ll Hit a Home Run with Scooper Sunday,” iHeart Communities, Rachel Papke & Renee DiNino
- “10 Warning Signs of Suicide,” Buzzfeed Community, 6/20/2017
- “Resources to Help Talk About ’13 Reasons Why’ in a Safe Way,” Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 5/21/2017
- “A Fresh Approach to Mental Health Programming at the University of Hartford: Fresh Check Day,” Courant Community, 5/21/2017
- “Parents discuss loss, outreach, and prevention,” HAN Network, 5/18/2017
- “Helping prevent college suicides with peer to peer guidance,” Fox 61 News, 5/18/2017
- “Actor David Harris Helps Start the Mental Health Conversation in TheaterWorks ‘Next to Normal’ production,” iHeart Communities, 5/4/2017
- “Talking to your Teens about the Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why,” Fox 61 News, 4/27/2017
- “Jordan’s Journey: A Gala to Support Saving Young Adult Lives,” by Rachel Papke, Hartford Courant, 4/25/2017
- “Hartford Stage to Host Free Panel Following Performance of The Absolute Brightness of Leonard Pelke,” by Broadway World, 4/5/2017
- “Is Your School Fresh Check Day Cool?” by Rachel Papke, CT by the Numbers, 3/12/2017
- “Second Annual Fresh Check Day Promotes Mental Health Awareness in a Fun, Vibrant Way,” Wellesley College, 3/8/2017
- “Fresh Check Day Raises Mental Health Awareness,” by Victor Ordonez, The Fordham Ram, 2/1/2017
- “Gala at Foxwoods will benefit suicide prevention, mental health on campus,” Press Release, The Day, 1/21/2017
- “Jordan Porco Foundation’s 6th Annual Jordan’s Journey Gala,” by Rachel Papke, Metro Alliance News Room, 1/19/2017
2016
- “Mental Health Focus at Fresh Check Day,” by Michael Rouleau, Eastern Connecticut State University Press Release, 10/18/2016
- “Fresh Check Day Brings Light to Student Wellness,” by Mackenzie Ganley, The New Hampshire, 10/10/2016
- “Fresh Check Day: It’s More than Just Barn Babies and Free T-Shirts,” by Karyn Cotter, Odyssey, 10/4/2016
- “Cracking the Glass Ceiling of Teenage Mental Health,” by Daniel Patterson, Huffington Post, 9/6/2016
- “Back to School-Don’t Forget Your Child’s Mental Health,” by Rachel Papke, CT by the Numbers, 8/21/2016
- “Suicide Prevention Getting More Attention On College Campuses,” by Sarah Cody, Fox 61 News, 5/9/2016
- “15 Ways to Promote Mental Health,” by Rachel Papke, BuzzFeed, 4/29/2016
- “UConn to win Outstanding Fresh Check Day Campus Award,” by Rachel Papke, Hartford Courant, 3/22/16
- “College of the Holy Cross Student to Win Student Mental Health Advocate of the Year Award, ” by Rachel Papke, Hartford Courant, 3/22/16
- Boston University holds their 1st Fresh Check Day, “Fresh Check Day comes to BU,” by Jennifer Bates, BU Today, 3/21/16
- “Jordan Porco Foundation’s Suicide Prevention Journey – Creating a Message of Hope for Young AdultsCreating a message of hope for young adults,” by Rachel Papke, CT by the Numbers, 3/6/16
2015
- Great article about the survey, including interviews and CCSU students: “Report: Many students not emotionally ready for college,” by Johnny Burnham, New Britain Herald, 11/2/15
- More coverage about transition to college survey: “Survey: Most Freshmen Are Not Emotionally Prepared for College,” by Lisa Heffernan, NBC News, 10/13/15
- JPF partnered with the Jed Foundation and Partnership for Drug-Free Kids for a groundbreaking study on mental health and the transition to college: “Students Who Feel Emotionally Unprepared for College Struggle in the Classroom,” by Kate Stoltzfus, The Chronicle of Higher Education, 10/8/15
- JPF launched Fresh Check Day nationwide with an event at Texas Christian University: “TCU Launches Fresh Check Day’s First National Program,” by Hannah Gibson, TCU360, 10/1/15
- Great review of our Tastes of Tulio fundraiser in Florida: “Cafe Med Deerfield Beach Raises $50K for College and High School Age Suicide Awareness with Tastes of Tulio Event,” PR Urgent, 4/22/15
- JPF Mentioned in Profile of Auction Committee Member Lisa Schwartz: “Schwartz’s late-career transition pays dividends,” by Sheena Butler-Young. Hartford Business Journal, 4/5/15
2014
- JPF Board Member and “LAZ Parking CEO Receives Presidential Appointment to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council,” We-ha.com, 1/21/14
- Check out our COO Matt Riley on NBC News from Look for the Good founder Anne Kubitsky’s facebook page! 11/28/14
- “Connecticut College Earns Praise for Mental Health Support and Initiatives” by Deborah MacDonnell. Connecticut College News, 10/6/14
- “SHU Hosts Annual Event on Mental Health” by Amanda Cuba. CT News Blog, 9/30/14
- “Resiliency Creates Growth from Tragedy, Forum Panelists Say” by Sean R. Beals. The Hartford Courant, 9/19/14
- “Talking About Suicide” by John Dankosky, WNPR News, 8/26/14
- “Checking in at Norwalk Community College” by Kwegyirba Coffie. It’s Relevant News, 4/22/14
- “Attend Fresh Check Day on April 22, a National Event Promoting Student Mental Health.” NCC News, 4/20/14
- “Anti-suicide Foundation Aims to Save Young Lives,” by Jocelyn Maminta. WTNH News 8, 3/6/14
2013
- “Great Response to Fairfield’s First ‘Fresh Check Day.'” News @ Fairfield, 10/24/13
- “Students Turn Out for Fresh Check Day.” SHU News, 10/10/13
- “SHU Loves Fresh Check Day,” by Gabrielle Scozzari. Sacred Heart Spectrum, 10/4/13
- “President Petillo’s Blog,” by Dr. John R. Petillo. 8/30/13
- “Ernie Porco,” interview with Bill Daughtry. ESPN Radio, 6/9/13
- “Jordan Porco Foundation Gala Event,” by Melissa D’Arabian. Melissa d’Arabian Blog, 6/3/13
- “Eat, Dance, Enjoy this Weekend, Hartford!,” by Mary Ellen Fillo. The Hartford Courant, 4/11/13
- “The Jordan Porco Foundation Gala Fundraiser,” by Andrea Almeida. WFSB 3, 4/2/13
- “Invisible Wounds: Mental Health and Stigma in the College Community,” by Sharon Weissburg. BU Quad, 4/1/13
- Eastern CT State University Annual Report, 2011-2012.
2012
- “Suicide Prevention to be fair topic,” by Dale Rodebaugh. The Durango Herald, 9/16/12
- “Eastern Hosts Fresh Check Day Program,” by The Office of University Relations. ECSU News Flash, 4/30/12
2011
- “‘Out of the Darkness Walk’ to Honor East Catholic High Graduate who Committed Suicide,” by Jesse Leavenworth. The Hartford Courant, 6/3/11
- “Fundraiser in memory of Jordan Porco to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.” Willington Today, 4/30/11