05/20/2026
When you work in the nonprofit world, it can sometimes feel like you’re constantly asking people for something — come to our event, support our mission, give if you can. And if I’m honest, sometimes in the middle of all of that, it’s easy to forget to pause and truly reflect on the impact we’re making together.
Our “1 of 52” campaign — where we invite 52 people to give $100 to cover one year of counseling for someone in need — has quickly become one of my favorite campaigns to celebrate. We run it alongside our Walk for Wellness, an event that’s free and open to everyone. While some choose to give, there’s never pressure, and donations come in all amounts.
This year, people gave $5, $25, $100… and one person gave $22.
At first, it stood out simply because it wasn’t a round number. But what mattered most was the note he included with his gift:
“There is a saying, ‘You never know what people are going through.’ I miss my work colleague Ernie. I walk to honor his memory. Ernie, I definitely will drink more water & walk the challenge for you pal. Please watch over me old friend.”
It was one of the most meaningful donations I’ve ever seen.
Sometimes people wonder if what they can give is too small to matter. But this is exactly why every gift matters. Collectively, through this campaign and the Walk for Wellness, we raised over $8,100 — enough to provide more than a year and a half of counseling for someone in need.
We are incredibly grateful for the people who are able to give thousands of dollars. Their generosity helps make so much of this work possible. But please never believe that the $22 gift matters any less.
Sometimes a gift comes with a reminder that the work matters, that people matter, and that hope reaches farther than we realize. Those reminders are invaluable, and their impact ripples far beyond what we can see.
So to everyone who gave — no matter the amount — thank you. Your generosity makes hope possible, and you are part of someone’s story. 🩵 Megann
