Industry Bulletins | October 12, 2022
NAMI Announces Pivotal Investment In Mental Health Support & Advocacy From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the largest grassroots mental health organization in the nation, announced a $30 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This is the largest contribution to NAMI in the organization's history.
NAMI will set aside $5 million of the gift for its grassroots affiliates to maximize their ability to support the communities they serve. This investment demonstrates NAMI's commitment to amplify its grassroots capacity and scale its peer-led education programs.
NAMI emphasizes lived experience through its free education programs and support groups to ensure that no one feels alone. NAMI will continue . . .