Give Hope. Save Lives. Transform Futures.
This Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, we invite you to make Megan Butz Legacy of Hope your charitable choice—and here’s why your gift matters more than ever.
The Crisis We’re Facing
Right now, thousands of Illinois youth are silently struggling with depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide. Too many don’t have access to the mental health support that could save their lives. The stigma around mental health means conversations aren’t happening, and kids aren’t getting help.
The Impact We’re Making
Since our founding in 2023, Meg’s Legacy has awarded over $300,000 in grants to Illinois organizations providing critical mental health services and suicide prevention programs for youth ages 14-24. Every dollar goes directly to funding counseling hours, crisis intervention, and programs that break down the harmful stigma surrounding mental health.
Our grants have provided hundreds of counseling hours for vulnerable teens navigating trauma, poverty, and mental health crises. We’ve funded evidence-based programming in schools, supported crisis hotlines, and helped organizations reach young people in their darkest moments.
Why Choose Meg’s Legacy This Giving Tuesday?
- 100% Volunteer-Run: Every donation goes directly to youth mental health services—no overhead costs eating into your generosity
- Proven Results: We’ve already granted funding to 10+ Illinois organizations making measurable impact in communities across the state
- Local Focus: Your gift stays in Illinois, supporting youth in Chicago and throughout our communities
- Crisis Prevention: We fund the immediate interventions that save young lives right now, while also investing in long-term prevention
Your Gift Creates Ripples of Hope
A donation of $100 can fund a counseling session for a teen in crisis. $500 can support mental health programming for an entire classroom. Every gift, regardless of its size, strengthens the safety net for vulnerable young people.
This Giving Tuesday, join us in breaking the silence around youth mental health. Choose hope. Choose life. Choose Meg’s Legacy.
DONATE NOW
Together, we’re ensuring that every young person in Illinois has access to the mental health support they deserve.
