WELCOME TO ABF
Important Information
The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF) is NOT a suicide prevention agency. ABF is a non-profit 501 c.3 that provides advocacy, educational resources and seeks to end the stigma around mental health. This is done through impactful storytelling via the ABF Resiliency Project and providing Mental Health First Aid (MFHA) tips.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255). In Espanol, please contact 1-888-628-9454.
To reach the NEW Suicide Lifeline, dial 988. For more Culturally Competent providers, check our RESOURCES PAGE.
ABF MISSION
The Avery Burton Foundation has been established to serve as an educational development and community development public charity. The idea of this organization has been initiated from a challenge faced in many communities of having loved ones who may be silently suffering with issues that are too great for them to handle on their own which in some cases can lead to unfortunate outcomes.
These programs (and additional future programming) will be developed and expanded through educational systems, civic organizations, religious organizations and any other non-profits that are willing to partner with the Avery Burton Foundation.
Contact Us: info@averyburtonfoundation.org
5th Annual "Hike & Heal" Event
Thank You To Those Who Joined Us for an Amazing Hike , Scenery and Making New Friendships!
Event Was Held On Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Event Details
The Avery Burton Foundation is thrilled to have presented the 5th Annual Hike n’ Heal event, for a day of outdoor fun and wellness at the beautiful Historic Railroad Pass Tunnels Trailhead in the parking lot of the Hoover Dam Lodge and Casino Trailhead.
Sponsored by RB Group, and Vegas Brunch Boys.
Our lunch sponsor was awesome! Stephano’s Greek and Mediterranean Grill provided an amazing lunch!
ABF Gala 2025
2025 ABF Gala A Great Success!
Thanks to everyone who came out to support our 1st Annual ABF Gala!
The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF), with generous sponsorship support from the Las Vegas Raiders, Lexus of Las Vegas, Arana Software, RB Group-Public Relations, and others, recently held its First Annual Avery Burton Foundation Scholarship Event and Gala at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Visit the rest of our website at averyburtonfoundation.org to learn more about what we do to raise mental health awareness and promote mental health resources.
#ABF2025gala #AveryBurtonFoundationGala#AveryBurtonFoundation #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
We appreciate all your support!
Avery Burton Foundation
My Cause My Cleats - NFL National Campaign
Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle John Jenkins #95 has selected the Avery Burton Foundation (ABF) as his nonprofit to represent him in the NFL’s national campaign, My Cause My Cleats.
The Avery Burton Foundation is a national nonprofit whose mission is to end the stigma around depression.
Jenkins, No. 95, will be wearing his custom Nike Air Jordan cleats Dec. 16 at Allegiant Stadium during the Raiders game against the Atlanta Falcons on Monday Night Football.
About ABF
The Avery Burton Excellence in Academics and Sports Scholarship ensures his legacy will live on through the work of the ABF and storytelling initiatives, including the Resilience Project, which published student essays from a then record 57 applicants in 2021. In 2022, ABF saw applications increase to 103.
The ABF Resiliency Project and publishing the essays ensures students have their voices heard. Additionally, it inspires hope for others struggling with the mental health toll from isolation as a result of distance learning during the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic. For more information please visit: www.
You can learn more about Avery’s Story in Reggie Burton’s book, “This is Depression,” his personal story of Avery’s life and battle with depression available on Amazon or www.
2026 Press Release
Avery Burton Foundation Awards 2026 Student Scholarships
• John Fitta Denman — Spring Valley High School
• Rico Angelo Miguel — Durango High School
• Yelyzaveta Podobna — Western High School
• Spencer Tolentino — Silverado High School
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ANNOUNCEMENT
ABF Partners with KSNV-TV Channel 3 (NBC Affiliate) on mental health initiative, Mental Health Matters
NEWS 3 Las Vegas
ABF has partnered with KSNV Channel 3 News Las Vegas to bring you Mental Health Matters segment, which introduces you to real life stories in the Southern Nevada community.
ABF is the official resource partner for the program, which airs Monday’s at 6pm PST.
For more information, visit https://news3lv.com/features/mental-health-matters
Contact us: info@averyburtonfoundation.org
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What Makes an ABF Scholar?
Handles Adversity
Adversity - Def: a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty.
Loves Competition
Competiton - Def: an event or contest in which people compete.
Higher Education
Education - Def: the process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, at a school or university.
