Robbie's Hope

Happy National Intern Day!

Behind every event, social media post, resource, and new idea at Robbie's Hope is a team of dedicated interns who help bring our mission to life.

For the past seven years, our interns have done far more than support our work; they have helped shape who Robbie's Hope is today. Their creativity, passion, and fresh perspectives have influenced our programs, strengthened our outreach, and challenged us to think bigger. Many of the ideas and initiatives that define Robbie's Hope were inspired, developed, or expanded by the incredible students who have been part of our team.

This August, we'll proudly welcome our eighth class of interns, and we can't wait to see the impact they'll make.

To every Robbie's Hope intern, past and present, thank you for helping build the organization we are today. Your work has left a lasting impact on our mission, our team, and the thousands of teens and families we serve each year. Robbie's Hope would not be the same without you.

Self-care isn't one-size-fits-all.

For you, it might be getting outside, spending time with friends, listening to music, taking a break from your phone, or getting to bed a little earlier. Small choices can have a big impact on how you feel.

This International Self Care Day, take a few minutes to do something that helps you recharge. You deserve it. 💜

Creating a supportive community starts with the choices we make every day.

During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and supported. By including others, listening to different perspectives, speaking up with kindness, and showing compassion, we can help build communities where every teen feels like they belong.

Small actions can have a lasting impact. Together, we can create spaces where every voice is heard and every person knows they matter.

Supporting your friends starts with kindness, empathy, and a willingness to listen.

During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we're reminded that every person's experiences, background, and journey are unique. Taking the time to listen without judgment, respect different perspectives, check in, and encourage support can help create a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

You don't have to have all the answers to make a difference. Sometimes, simply showing up for a friend is enough.

Together, we can help create a more supportive and inclusive world where every teen knows they matter.

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

Everyone deserves access to mental health support, understanding, and care. This month, we recognize the importance of breaking down barriers, amplifying diverse voices, and creating communities where every young person feels seen and supported.

Earlier this summer, Kari and Ella visited the Westfield Club in Indiana for their annual Robbie’s Hope Club Gala.

While there, Kari met three young sisters who are already finding their own way to support mental health awareness. Inspired by Robbie’s Hope and their older siblings in the Westfield Club, they started a lemonade stand to spark conversations and give back in their community.

Their effort is a reminder that advocacy has no age limit and can begin in simple, meaningful ways.

Even though school is out, advocacy doesn’t stop!

This summer, Robbie’s Hope has continued showing up in spaces across Colorado, focused on strengthening youth mental health support and elevating student voice.

Kari represented Robbie’s Hope at the Mind Our Future Colorado gubernatorial debate. The event was part of a statewide, nonpartisan initiative focused on youth mental health in Colorado’s gubernatorial race. It brought together healthcare systems, nonprofits, and community partners to elevate this issue and encourage candidate accountability. Being part of this space reflects the ongoing collaboration needed to create lasting change for young people across the state.

We also participated in the Mind Matters summer program, hosted by Traverse Academy within Cherry Creek Schools. Ella Chapman, spoke on two panels with both middle school and high school students. Over the two-week program, students explored mental health advocacy, developed their own passion projects, and presented their work at the end of the session.

We’re grateful to continue partnering in spaces where students are learning, leading, and building the future of mental health advocacy.

Father’s Day can hold a lot of emotions, gratitude, love, grief, and everything in between.

Today, we’re thinking of the dads, father figures, and caregivers who show up, listen, and care deeply. The ones who check in, who try to understand, and who remind the young people in their lives that they are not alone.

We’re also holding space for those who are missing their dads, navigating complicated relationships, or carrying loss today. You are not alone in that either.

At Robbie’s Hope, we know that connection can save lives. A simple conversation, a moment of listening, or just showing up can mean more than you realize.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

As we honor this important day, we encourage our community to learn about its history and reflect on its significance.