Help Group is grateful for the support of foundation and community partners whose recent grants and contributions are helping create meaningful opportunities for children, teens, and young adults with neurodevelopmental and mental health needs, their families, and the broader community.
The J. Paul Getty Trust made a remarkable matching contribution in recognition of a most generous gift from longtime Help Group friends and supporters Anne Sweeney and Philip Miller. This significant investment amplifies Anne and Philip’s longstanding generosity and provides flexible support that strengthens Help Group’s programs and services and helps us respond to the evolving needs of the children, adults, and families we serve.
Robert and Pam Thacker made a generous gift to Help Group in support of our work with children, young adults, and families. Their contribution provides valuable support across Help Group’s educational, therapeutic, behavioral health, residential, and vocational programs, as well as the special opportunities and experiences that help those we serve build confidence, independence, and fuller, more meaningful lives. We are especially grateful to longtime Help Group friend and advocate Bob Dorman for introducing Robert and Pam to our organization.
The JD Finish Line Foundation awarded grant support to Silverlining, Help Group’s social enterprise and workforce development program, which provides teens and young adults with opportunities to build practical workplace skills, gain hands-on experience, and develop confidence and greater independence as they prepare for future employment.
Through its Creative Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program, the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture awarded Help Group funding in support of arts programming and activities connected with our May 2027 Festival of Arts. This free community arts event brings together the youth we serve, artists, arts and community organizations, families, and the broader community through exhibitions, interactive experiences, and other arts programming that celebrates the creativity and artistic expression of neurodivergent youth.
The Milken Family Foundation once again awarded grant support for Help Group’s student-led community service initiatives, providing opportunities for students across our schools to engage in meaningful projects that address needs in their communities. Through these experiences, students build leadership and teamwork skills while discovering the impact they can make through service to others.
First 5 California awarded grant support for Help Group’s 30th Annual Summit, helping underwrite the audiovisual services that support the delivery and recording of the conference’s educational programming. By expanding access to this programming, both live and on demand, their support helps extend the Summit’s reach to more families, educators, and professionals.
Whole Foods Market Foundation awarded grant support to Kids Like Me to provide nutritious, healthy food options for children and teens participating in its after-school, school-break, and summer camp programs. The support helps ensure that healthy options are available while accommodating the specialized dietary needs of the neurodivergent youth who participate in these programs.
Together, these grants and contributions reflect the generosity of community partners who share Help Group’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people with developmental differences to learn, create, connect, build skills, and thrive.
“We are deeply grateful to these partners for their invaluable support of Help Group and the young people and families we serve. Their generosity strengthens our work across programs, while also supporting important initiatives that create opportunities for those we serve to develop their strengths, build greater independence, and participate more fully in their communities. We are fortunate to have community partners who share our commitment to helping every young person thrive.” — Susan Berman, PhD, President & CEO, Help Group