Kayla's Hope - It's OKAY to not be OKAY

Kayla's Hope - It's OKAY to not be OKAY This foundation was formed to bring awareness and raise funding for Mental Illness in our community. That It’s OKAY to not be OKAY.

Kayla’s Hope Foundation was created by Hans, Ruthie and Hannah Lehmann of Saint Charles, IL in loving memory of their beautiful daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann (April 5, 2003- April 7, 2018). The Foundation has been established to provide financial support to mental health organizations as well as scholarships to graduating high school seniors with a passion for music and literature. The Foundation’s goal is to get rid of the stigma associated with Mental Illness. Opening up and sharing our stories of how we have all been affected by mental illness whether it be in your families, friends or even yourself, allows others to feel more comfortable in sharing what they may be going through.

12/11/2025

Today's highlighted Giving Trees non-profit organization is Kayla's Hope - It's OKAY to not be OKAY

Kayla’s Hope Foundation was founded in 2018 by the Lehmann family in memory of their daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann. Our Mission is to help people feel comfortable speaking about their mental health and assisting those struggling, offering hope to those who need it most. It’s OKAY not to be OKAY, BUT it is important to seek help and feel comfortable doing so. Since its inception, Kayla’s Hope has granted nearly $225,000 to those organizations offering counseling & mental illness support, and given $46,000 in college scholarships within Kane County (Kaylashope.org)

Visit & vote for their tree in person at the Geneva History Museum, or online at www.GenevaHistoryMuseum.org/Geneva-Giving-Trees

🎓 3 Things to Know About the Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship!1️⃣ Who can apply: Graduating seniors from St. Charles,...
12/09/2025

🎓 3 Things to Know About the Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship!

1️⃣ Who can apply: Graduating seniors from St. Charles, Geneva, & Batavia school districts who plan to study Music, Literature, or Psychology in college.

2️⃣ Scholarships available: Eight $2,000 awards will be given to deserving students who embody hope, kindness, and a passion for helping others.

3️⃣ Deadline: Applications close January 20, 2026 at 4PM (CT) — don’t wait to apply!

✨ Learn more & apply today at https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

💙 Your Giving Tuesday generosity 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.When we say “You matter,” “It’s ok...
12/06/2025

💙 Your Giving Tuesday generosity 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

When we say “You matter,” “It’s okay to not be okay,” and “There is help, there is hope,” 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝘁!
We invest in it. We teach it. We provide resources that support it.

Thank you for joining the Kayla's Hope mission. We are so grateful for YOU. 💛

If you haven’t donated yet, please consider making Kayla’s Hope part of your year-end giving.

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Last, we 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who are committed to making a difference. 🎓💙We’re proud of this long term impact, and we’re no...
12/03/2025

Last, we 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 who are committed to making a difference. 🎓💙
We’re proud of this long term impact, and we’re not finished yet! We are on a mission. Join us this Giving Tuesday!
https://onecau.se/_edm2x1

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 💙We’re teaming up with schools, local partners and nonprofits to help families acce...
12/02/2025

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. 💙
We’re teaming up with schools, local partners and nonprofits to help families access resources and early intervention.
Join the mission this Giving Tuesday and donate!

https://onecau.se/_edm2x1

💙 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. We’re grateful for the impact so far...
12/02/2025

💙 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗮’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. We’re grateful for the impact so far, and we’re not done yet. Join our mission this Giving Tuesday!

https://onecau.se/_edm2x1

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)...
12/01/2025

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the proposed 2026 federal budget 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 $𝟭.𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝟭𝟱%) from mental-health programs. These cuts come 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹-𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀, at a time when demand for support is only growing.

Kayla's Hope helps fill these gaps by funding critical mental-health resources right here in our community.

If you’re able, please consider donating today. Your support truly makes a difference. 💙

https://onecau.se/_edm2x1

Join us for our 4th year in the Geneva History Museum’s Giving Tree Contest! 🎄This year’s tree, beautifully designed by ...
11/28/2025

Join us for our 4th year in the Geneva History Museum’s Giving Tree Contest! 🎄
This year’s tree, beautifully designed by Emily Martin, is adorned with memories of our sweet Kayla.

Stop by and cast your vote to support local nonprofits and celebrate Geneva’s amazing spirit of community.

Voting ends at 4 p.m. on January 1, 2026.
https://genevahistorymuseum.org/geneva-giving-trees/

We're excited to share reflections from Frances "Bee" M, a past Kayla’s Hope Scholarship recipient!Each year, Kayla’s Ho...
11/24/2025

We're excited to share reflections from Frances "Bee" M, a past Kayla’s Hope Scholarship recipient!
Each year, Kayla’s Hope Foundation proudly awards scholarships to graduating seniors in the Fox Valley Area who plan to study Music, Literature, or Psychology. We believe that investing in the education of young people can create lasting, positive impacts on the mental health of our entire community.

Applications are NOW open!

https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

What a special night!Thank you to the Wine Exchange and everyone who came out for Wine Saturday. Your generous spirits, ...
11/21/2025

What a special night!
Thank you to the Wine Exchange and everyone who came out for Wine Saturday. Your generous spirits, your curiosity about Kayla, and your willingness to learn about our mental-health mission truly touched our hearts.

🎓 Scholarship Applications Now Open!Graduating seniors from St. Charles, Geneva, & Batavia school districts apply now fo...
11/15/2025

🎓 Scholarship Applications Now Open!
Graduating seniors from St. Charles, Geneva, & Batavia school districts apply now for the Kayla’s Hope Foundation Scholarship! 💛
📅 Closes January 20, 2026 at 4PM (CT).
👉 Learn more & apply today! https://www.cffrv.org/scholarship-program/

💙 Partner Spotlight: Kayla’s Hope asks Nora,muralist of the Kayla's Hope Mural at Rt. 31 & Main St in St. Charles “ You ...
11/10/2025

💙 Partner Spotlight: Kayla’s Hope asks Nora,muralist of the Kayla's Hope Mural at Rt. 31 & Main St in St. Charles “ You did a mural in 2019 for Kayla's Hope and rejoined our mental health mission again in 2025. Has your perspective on mental health changed or grown in the past 6 years?"
My perspective, or better yet, understanding of mental health has grown very much. While people of all ages and walks of life have dealt with mental health issues forever, I like to believe it is becoming more common to speak out about such things and bring more awareness by destroying a stigma.

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Kayla’s Hope

Kayla’s Hope Foundation was created by Hans, Ruthie and Hannah Lehmann of Saint Charles, IL in loving memory of their beautiful daughter and sister, Kayla Brooke Lehmann (April 5, 2003- April 7, 2018). The Foundation has been established to provide financial support to mental health organizations as well as scholarships to graduating high school seniors with a passion for music and literature.

The Foundation’s goal is to get rid of the stigma associated with Mental Illness. Opening up and sharing our stories of how we have all been affected by mental illness whether it be in your families, friends or even yourself, allows others to feel more comfortable in sharing what they may be going through. That It’s OKAY to not be OKAY.