Blackbaud Supports Crisis Text Line to Help Fund the Nonprofit's International Expansion
CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today announced that its 2024 annual major gift will support Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit organization that provides free, 24/7, confidential text-based mental health support. Currently, Crisis Text Line serves anyone in the United States (including Puerto Rico) in both English and Spanish, and works with affiliates in Canada, the UK and Ireland. Blackbaud's donation will be utilized for the organization's plans to expand its service into Latin America and Australia with the goal of providing critical mental health support to more people globally.
- Individuals seeking mental health support through Crisis Text Line can text HELLO to 741741 to reach a live volunteer crisis counselor, at any time and for no cost.
- "Expanding mental health resources internationally will not only help individuals in need but will also foster global resilience, understanding, and empathy," said Dena Trujillo, CEO at Crisis Text Line.
- Blackbaud will engage employees by raising awareness of the resources available to them through Crisis Text Line and by inviting representatives from Crisis Text Line to present to Blackbaud employees as part of team meetings and special events.
- In addition, Blackbaud will encourage employees to explore the opportunity to volunteer by becoming trained counselors for Crisis Text Line.