ConnerStrong Foundation

ConnerStrong Foundation ConnerStrong Foundation works to bring awareness to mental health issues and suicide prevention and to change the discussion about mental health.

The foundation also provides outreach and comfort to families suffering a loss.

In case you need a reminder today...
09/29/2025

In case you need a reminder today...

What Strength are you using today??
09/25/2025

What Strength are you using today??

Just a few more pictures from AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in Loudoun this past weekend!! It's so motivating to be out ...
09/24/2025

Just a few more pictures from AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in Loudoun this past weekend!! It's so motivating to be out in the community and sharing Conner's story.

We're out at George Mason University today partnering with the Service Fair!!! Encouraging the next generation to get in...
09/23/2025

We're out at George Mason University today partnering with the Service Fair!!!

Encouraging the next generation to get involved with local nonprofits, learn more about service, and how to build a better community!

Don't miss your chance to dice, dine and dance with us at our Conner Strong Casino Night!!! ConnerStrong Foundation will...
09/23/2025

Don't miss your chance to dice, dine and dance with us at our Conner Strong Casino Night!!!

ConnerStrong Foundation will be hosting our 2nd Annual Casino Night Gala Fundraiser on October 10th, 2025, at Springfield Golf and Country Club in Springfield Va!

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE:
https://bit.ly/connerstrongcasino

The goal of this unique event is to bring together friends, family and leaders in the community to raise funding for our Sources of Strength Su***de Prevention Program, and to learn how this program helps change the dialogue about mental health and su***de, helps students in our community schools feel supported and encourage help-seeking behavior or coping techniques.

ConnerStrong is proud to have funded the training and implementation of the Sources of Strength Program into over two dozen local elementary, middle and high schools, meaning that over 36,000 students have access to peer-led mental health support and education.

Take a chance with our Casino Style Table Games, from Blackjack to Roulette, Poker to Craps, we've got all your favorite games ready to play. Each guest will start out with $1500 in play money to try their luck with. And enjoy a delicious buffet style dinner with options for everyone and desserts galore. Bid on exclusive items and experiences in our silent auction, or take your chances in our thrilling raffle for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

For more information, please visit our website at www.connerstrongfoundation.org or call me directly should you have any questions at 703-593-0966.
You can also purchase tickets here:
https://bit.ly/connerstrongcasino

No one wants to worry about the possibility of a mental health crisis, but they do happen. That doesn't mean you have to...
09/22/2025

No one wants to worry about the possibility of a mental health crisis, but they do happen. That doesn't mean you have to feel powerless. Many healthcare providers require patients to create a crisis plan, and it might look something like this.

*Phone #'s for your loved one’s therapist, psychiatrist and other healthcare providers
*Phone #'s of Family members and friends who would be helpful, and local crisis line number
*Addresses of walk-in crisis centers or emergency rooms
*The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline: 988
*Your loved one’s diagnosis and medications
*Previous psychosis or su***de attempts
*History of drug use
*Triggers
*Things that have helped in the past

https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Family-Members-and-Caregivers/Being-Prepared-for-a-Crisis/

09/20/2025
ConnerStrong is here out supporting the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in One Loudoun TODAY!!One Loudoun (20387 Exchange ...
09/20/2025

ConnerStrong is here out supporting the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in One Loudoun TODAY!!

One Loudoun (20387 Exchange St.), Ashburn, VA
Check in starts at 11am
Learn more here: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Loudoun

Let's make a difference this Su***de Prevention Month!

ConnerStrong will be out supporting the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in One Loudoun this Saturday September 20th!The 20...
09/19/2025

ConnerStrong will be out supporting the AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk in One Loudoun this Saturday September 20th!

The 2025 AFSP National Capital Area Out of the Darkness Campus and Community Walks give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.

One Loudoun (20387 Exchange St.), Ashburn, VA
Check in starts at 11am
Learn more here: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Loudoun
Let's make a difference this Su***de Prevention Month!

Your matters. Sharing your story of mental health challenges, suicidal thoughts, or loss can bring hope to others. 📣Le...
09/19/2025

Your matters. Sharing your story of mental health challenges, suicidal thoughts, or loss can bring hope to others.

📣Learn how 988lifeline.org/storytelling-for-su***de-prevention-checklist ***dePreventionMonth

Thank you to our Dinner and Awards Sponsor: Carahsoft!!We can't wait to toast you at our ConnerStrong Casino Night Fundr...
09/18/2025

Thank you to our Dinner and Awards Sponsor: Carahsoft!!

We can't wait to toast you at our ConnerStrong Casino Night Fundraiser - 2025 on October 10th!

Get your tickets today! https://bit.ly/connerstrongcasino

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6914 Vantage Drive
Alexandria, VA
22306

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+17035930966

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Our Story

On October 1, 2016, our family’s faith was shaken and our world turned upside down when we received news that our son Conner had died by su***de. If you’ve never lost a loved one to su***de, you cannot imagine the pain and the intensity of the emotional roller coaster that comes with it. It’s crippling…it’s agonizing…it’s terrifying…it’s the worst possible thing that one could ever go through.

Conner was 17 years old. He was insanely handsome, was a fantastic athlete, and a good student. Conner was a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew, a cousin and a friend. Conner was sweet, generous, loving, kind, smart (and smart-assed!), witty and hilarious. Conner was a piece of the puzzle that makes up our great big family, and without his piece we are no longer whole. It’s true, the rest of us are strong and are holding our pieces together so firmly as not to fall apart, but we were much stronger when his piece was in place.

Since that moment, our extensive family, friends, community and even those we have never met, came to us. They offered love, support, words of comfort and an assurance we were not alone.