Support Over Stigma Receives the SBB Research Group Foundation Grant
Summary
It encourages participants to surmount personal barriers while raising awareness about the mental health struggles encountered by those in service. Educational initiatives, outreach endeavors, and partnerships form integral parts of SOSs approach, aiming to offer valuable insights, nurture connections, and tackle pressing issues like homelessness and food insecurity within these communities.Peer-to-peer mentorship initiatives provide a platform for individuals to connect, exchange experiences, and offer mutual assistance, fostering empathy and personal development. Additionally, SOSs Midwest Military Partnerships facilitate meaningful connections and camaraderie among service members, veterans, and their families through shared experiences and available resources.Zoeie Kreiner, SOS President and CEO, says, "We all have the ability to make a difference. "SOS is committed to equipping individuals with the tools and support they need to navigate mental health challenges and lead fulfilling lives.Support Over Stigmas commitment to empowering military members, veterans, first responders, and their families with crucial mental health support aligns perfectly with our mission to make a meaningful impact, said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the SBB Research Group Foundation.The SBB Research Group Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that furthers the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm led by Sam Barnett, Ph.D., and Matt Aven. In addition, the Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees.