ASHA International is dedicated to normalizing conversations about mental health and inspiring hope & well-being, one story at a time.
Please see the note below from ASHA International Founder Gayathri Ramprasad and the ASHA International Board of Directors:
Announcement from ASHA International – Closing as of October 31, 2024
Greetings from ASHA International! We hope this note finds you well. We are reaching out to thank you for your ongoing support of our organization and youth mental health. It is because of you and your support that we’ve been able to make a huge and lasting impact on our community by promoting health and well-being. We cannot thank you enough for your love and support.
We are also writing today with some news. After much discussion and deliberation, the ASHA International Board of Directors has made the tough decision to close ASHA International effective October 31, 2024.
It is with careful consideration that this decision was made. ASHA International has made a difference in more than 60,000 lives since we began in 2006. We know that the stories of hope shared through our Let’s Talk About Mental Health program, the Grit & Grace Women’s Mental Health Conference, the My Story My Superpower Show, and countless other opportunities, have left a lasting impact on our community. There are no words to describe what this means for all of us.
The Board of Directors is beyond grateful to our inspirational leader, Gayathri Ramprasad, for her leadership, dedication, and passion all these years. ASHA International simply would not be possible without her. We each carry a piece of Gayathri’s story with us, and it inspires us to be a better person and an advocate for mental health with every step we take. We hope that you, too, will continue to be an advocate for mental health and well-being and remain dedicated to normalizing conversations about mental health through storytelling.
While we know this might be difficult news, we know that in the long term, this is the best decision for the organization. The Board of Directors with input from Gayathri Ramprasad, has decided that the remaining assets of the organization will be transferred to the Oregon Community Foundation to support youth mental health initiatives in Oregon, continuing the mission of ASHA International in this way.
Thank you for being part of the ASHA International legacy. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any thoughts or ASHA memories you’d like to share. We’d love to hear from you about the impact ASHA has had on you over the years.
With Much Love and Gratitude,
Gayathri Ramprasad and the ASHA International Board of Directors
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