The High Cost of Silence: Why Youth Mental Health Care Access Matters More Than Ever

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Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month offers an essential opportunity to shine a light on one of the most urgent yet often overlooked public health issues of our time: mental health. This year, as we focus on increasing understanding and reducing stigma, we must pay close attention to one group facing growing and often invisible […]

Thompson Unveils Fresh Logo and Updated Branding (DUPLICATE)

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2024 New brand story presented at a special event at Charlotte FC Atrium Health Performance Park CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thompson, a leading provider of critical early childhood, family stability, and mental health services, announced the launch of their new logo and reimagined branding vision during a celebration at Charlotte […]

Thompson’s Impact on Charlotte’s Upward Mobility

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In 2014, Charlotte was ranked dead last out of the top 50 urban cities in America for economic mobility in a study conducted by Harvard professor and economist Raj Chetty. A key indicator of fairness and hope for low-income residents, upward mobility measures an individual’s or group’s ability to improve their socio-economic status. In a […]

How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Families in the Southeast

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The potential cuts to Medicaid represent more than just budgetary adjustments; they pose a significant threat to the health and well-being of millions of Americans. Children, families, and communities stand to lose critical support, making it imperative for policymakers to consider the long-term consequences of these decisions. Protecting Medicaid is not just about preserving a […]

It Really Does Take a Village To Raise A Child

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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.   When you take a moment to think thru that, it really is sad.  That being stated, child abuse, neglect, and abandonment has been and continues to be a major problem in America.  The old African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child” may be part of […]

How to Choose the Right Nonprofit to Support: A Donor’s Guide

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As someone looking to make a meaningful impact, choosing the right nonprofit to invest your time, money, or resources into can be a challenging yet rewarding decision. A small foundation recently asked me for my thoughts on what they should look for in a nonprofit to invest in. Here are some key points for donors, corporate […]