Fight for Life receives grant to support educator mental health

NFL alum Marlin Jackson’s Fight for Life Foundation received a grant for a partnership with Preventia to support educator mental health and well-being.& The Fight for Life Foundation is a nonprofit that helps underserved youth by providing tools to educators for social-emotional learning programs. Preventia, a company specializing in mental and behavioral health, will partner up with the foundation for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.& Former Indianapolis Colts player, Marlin Jackson donated a Holiday party with all students picking 2 toys and participating in other fun activities. (Photos/Fight for Life Foundation) The partnership is made possible by the Indianapolis Colts’ Kicking the Stigma Grant, which has been raising awareness to end the stigma around mental illnesses since 2020.& “We’re pleased to award a Kicking the Stigma Action Grant to support Fight for Life and Preventia’s efforts to make a difference in the lives of educators and students, both inside and outside the classroom,” said Brett Kramer, Director of Kicking the Stigma.& Through this collaboration, educators using the foundation’s Building Dreams platform will have access to Preventia’s mental and behavioral care providers.  “We are grateful for the Indianapolis Colts’ investment and their innovative approach around helping communities truly kick the...