Business & Finance Informative Presentation Feedback Assignment
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“Dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide”
AMERICAN FOUNDATION for SUICIDE PREVENTION
AFSP
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Established 35 years ago (1987)
Chapters (74) in all 50 states
No national non-profit dedicated to suicide prevention before AFSP
More than 450 Out of Darkness walks in 2022 alone
Official ’988 Line’ founded in 2005
Bold goal to reduce suicide rate by 20% by 2025
THE BRIEF HISTORY OF AFSP
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Fact: Many Americans often lack the resources, ability, and access to find care.
Fact: Ethnicity, income, and area of living affect those abilities
Fact: AFSP allows for a toll-free 24/7 hotline (988)
Fact: AFSP has established 2 programs for schools
WHY THE WORK AFSP DOES IS CRUCIAL TO OUR SOCIETY
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AFSP works with researchers to better understand and prevent suicide
Announced 34 new research grants totaling $8.18 million making the organization’s total current investment in research $24 million
STATISTICS PROVIDED BY AFSP
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AFSP advocates for better education on the topic of Suicide
The foundation has established 15 hashtags on social media
Open possibilities to join a chapter, donate, performing research and sharing your story
STARTING THE CONVERSATION
AFSP still has a lot of work to do and big goals to accomplish, but they continue to push a message of hope and support. Continue to advocate, donate, and start difficult conversations.
THANK YOU
