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Last month our Founder, Selena Gomez, visited one of our Rare Impact Fund partners, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services. Based in Los Angeles, Didi Hirsch is an organization providing life-saving mental health care and suicide prevention support to more than 270,000 people each year.

She toured their youth drop-in center in Glendale - Our Third Place - a safe, creative space between home and school where young people can express themselves through art, music, and self-care.

Selena also spent time at Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center, home to both their Crisis Line and Teen Line, meeting with staff and young people to hear about the evolving needs of youth today.

The Rare Impact Fund has proudly supported Didi Hirsch since 2021, helping expand their outreach and education efforts so more youth and families can access critical mental health resources.

Last month at the Rare Impact Fund Benefit, we celebrated five incredible years of the Rare Impact Fund - a milestone made possible by our community's generosity and commitment to youth mental health.

In just five years, the Rare Impact Fund has supported over 30 nonprofit organizations across five continents, reaching over 2 million young people each year through crisis response, school-based programs, and community-led initiatives.

To mark this special moment, we hosted a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel and five of our nonprofit partners. And thanks to our Rare Impact Fund Giving Circle, one of our members, Ashley, won tickets to attend this special evening and the meet & greet with Selena Gomez.

We're so grateful for every person who helps make this work possible. Thank you to our growing impact community for being on this journey with us and for your ongoing support of our mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people globally.

Last month, the Rare Impact Fund gathered our global cohort of nonprofit partners for a first-of-its-kind Capacity Building Workshop in New York City. Designed by and for our partners, this event was created to share collective insights, aspirations and opportunity gaps.

Over two days, nonprofit leaders and practitioners from across five continents came together to share, learn, and build resilience amid a complex global landscape. The group worked with a variety of strategists, thought leaders and philanthropic experts to strengthen programs, compare strategies, and—most importantly—recognize that those doing the work deserve care too. What emerged was a profound sense of hope, solidarity, and a shared vision for what’s possible when community and care come first. 

In a time of uncertainty, the Rare Impact Fund remains committed to fostering leadership wellness, strengthening social capital, and providing holistic support to youth mental health organizations across the globe. Our deepest thanks to all our partners and to the brilliant facilitators who led with insight and empathy. And a special thank you to Google for hosting us at their beautiful Pier 57 Space.