Programs

  • Youth Mental Health Documentary

    DOCUMENTARY--This is a full length independent documentary following four youths struggling with mental health as they change their journey from a sense of despair to find their pathway to hope. DOCUMENTARY--Guided Short Indie Films. An inspirational short story and conversation series featuring real youth sharing real stories of how finding their pathway to hope was possible despite the emotional challenges they faced. It is hoped that the Documentary will have an international potential to reach hundreds of thousands. The Short Stories are tailored for classroom presentation and could affect hundreds of thousands of youth struggling with mental health.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $104.2K

  • Stand UP Mental Health Campaign

    Stand UP campaign is a month-long endeavor to create awareness about youth mental health with a particular focus on helping young people "stand up" to anxiety. Stand UP Month also celebrates what would have been the birthday of the foundation's late namesake, Zachary Nimmo, on Oct 1. Z-Cares challenges you to run, walk, or bike 20 miles or more to support youth mental health.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $56

  • Stories of Hope: Shorts

    Stories of Hope: SHORTS is an inspirational short story and conversation series featuring real youth sharing their personal journeys of finding hope despite mental health struggles. Each story offers a meaningful glimpse into their experiences, and concludes with a youth-guided discussion to encourage meaningful conversations. Having a conversation about mental health can be difficult, but with every conversation, we challenge stigma, break down barriers, and support those who need it most. Each short story is under 30 minutes, designed to start those important conversations and inspire change. Z-Cares is proud to share these impactful, award winning stories, highlighting the strength and resilience of young individuals who have transformed their mental health struggles into journeys of hope and healing. Hundreds of thousands of young people are able to watch these compelling short movies and hopefully the journey of the young people in the short movie will resonate with each individual who watches these stories.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2023 – Jun 30, 2024
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $27.7K