September 2026 RECAP VIEW ONLINE FORWARD  Agnes McCarthy Caregiver Foundation, Inc.501(c)(3) National Nonprofit Caring for the Mental Health Caregiver September 2026 Recap & Looking AheadAs we move into October, we are grateful for your continued partnership in supporting caregivers and mental health. We are pleased to share a recap of September updates and highlight October activities ahead. This newsletter contains
College began for our Scholarship Grantees! We are proud to have awarded 23 college scholarships to students in households affected by mental illness. Their resilency and drive for a brighter future is an inspiration to all of us at AMCF. Nine scholarships were renewals, and fourteen were students new to our program. Some of our scholarship grantees are pictured above. We wish them all good luck in their fall semester! National Suicide Prevention Month September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and on September 8 we recognize 988 Day, underscoring the importance of timely access to support and lifesaving resources. Anyone can call the national 988 Hotline and be connected to free, confidential and judgement-free care to discuss mental health concerns. Please share this life-saving information with your family and friends. 2025-2026 Annual Report Our 5th fiscal year, 2025-2026, came to a close with a reflection on our many achievements made possible by our generous donors. Each year we have been able to help even more mental health caregivers and positively impact their lives, showing them that they are not alone. We enter the new year with enthusiam and dedication to our mission of helping even more families. Our annual report was recently mailed to donors on our mailing list and is also available on our website: Welcome Sara Glaser to the AMCF Board! We are delighted to welcome Sara Glaser to our Board of Directors, bringing valuable experience and deep commitment to caregivers and mental health advocacy. Sara Glaser, MBA, BSN, RN, is the Chief Operating Officer of The Iowa Clinic, where she leads enterprise operations and strategic initiatives for one of the Midwest’s largest physician-owned, multi-specialty medical groups. With more than 20 years of executive healthcare leadership experience, she has served in senior leadership roles across integrated health systems, independent hospitals, and physician-led organizations.
Beyond her professional career, Sara is deeply passionate about advancing mental health awareness and normalizing conversations surrounding mental health. She believes open dialogue is essential to reducing stigma, encouraging people to seek support, and strengthening individuals, families, and communities. New Venmo and Zeffy Information Please take note! AMCF has a new VENMO code. Please use the QR code above to update your contacts or use @AgnesMCF. Sorry for any incovenience, and thank you for your generosity. We love our donation platform Zeffy. You can access Zeffy via https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-today-71 or our website at https://agnesmcf.org/donate-to-amcf Also know that you can adjust Zeffy's suggested platform donation amount. We appreciate their service but know that sometimes you cannot afford more. Please contact us if you have any questions. Also please add Zeffy to your email contacts, so you do not miss any communication or tax-deductible receipts from us to your spam folder! Thank you Monthly Donors! We extend heartfelt thanks to our existing and new Donors and to our New Monthly Donors! Recently 6 donors signed up for monthly donations through Zeffy. All donations help us support caregivers through grants, scholarships and informational support. Monthly donations save us time fundraising and allow us to better manage our grant award timelines. Please consider signing up as an AMCF monthly donor today. Even $5 per month helps us achieve our goals. Your generosity strengthens our programs and reminds caregivers that a compassionate community supports them. Upcoming Events Local NAMI chapters around the country have awareness events, community outreach and family support groups. Check out your local NAMI to get involved or let us know if you want to join AMCF at a NAMI walk! Our next AMCF-sponsored NAMI walk: November 14 in Anaheim, CA. Note from the Executive Director If you missed it, AMCF has a new Executive Director. After 5 sucessful years of leadership and stewardship, Christie Nunan has retired from AMCF and board member Bethany Dziedzic was appointed the Executive Director to lead AMCF in our next chapter and strategic vision. "I want to honor my family's legacy of service and ensure AMCF can continue its mission and legacy many years into the future... I look forward to updating you on our progress and future plans. Together we can ensure every caregiver has somewhere to turn."  Contact us Agnes McCarthy Caregiver Foundation info@agnesmcf.org 1-844-760-AMCF (2623) |