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
Avery Burton Foundation
ABF Scholarship ProgrAm
Las Vegas – The Avery Burton Foundation (ABF), a non-profit 501c.3 charity focused on mental health outreach and education, donated $5,000 on May 17th, 2023 to the Public Education Foundation (PEF) in support of the annual scholarship program for Clark County School District high school seniors. The Avery Burton Excellence in Academics & Sports Memorial Scholarship will fund 5 $1,000 scholarships to students selected from over 100 applications this year. Board members, donors, and volunteers were on hand to present the check to PEF representatives.
This year the foundation is awarding five $1,000 dollar scholarships to Clark County high school seniors in partnership with the Public Education Foundation.
The foundation is named after Avery Burton, a graduate of Foothill High School and the University of Nevada Las Vegas. He took his life after a major depressive episode in 2017.
Founded in 2019, ABF offers outreach, education resources, and Mental Health First Aid tips to schools, colleges, students, families, businesses, and organizations. Additionally, ABF provides annual scholarships to graduating high school students through the “Avery Burton Excellence in Academics and Sports” Scholarship.
From left, ABF Board Member Christina Aldan, and Founder Reggie Burton, front center, present a check for $5,000 to Kirsten Searer, second from right, President of the Public Education Foundation (PEF) as Donor Tim Perez and PEF Director of Scholarships Kelsey Rodman look on.
"Hike & Heal" Event
Thanks To Everyone That Joined Us For A Scenic Hike And Conversations
Saturday, November 26th, 2022
ABF Hosts Second Annual Event
The Avery Burton Foundation hosted our 2nd annual Hike n’ Heal community event.
We are working to raise awareness with teens, adults and families coping with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
A group of about 30 walkers and hikers of all ages walked our Hike and Heal Event on Saturday, November 26th in support of Mental Health Awareness at the Historic Railroad Tunnels Trail in Boulder City, NV.
A special shout out to our food sponsors, who donated lunch and water; The Chef Jeff Project, RB Group, ARANA Software and Don’t Cheat Your Greatness.
It turned out to be an awesome day to walk with Lake Mead as a backdrop on this historic trail of 5 miles.
Thanks to all who participated in behalf of raising awareness of Mental Health Issues in our community.
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.
ABF Founder Receives Recognition
“Obsidian & Neon” Photo Profile Exhibit & NAACP Legacy Builder Award for 2022
Obsidian & Neon
The third annual “Obsidian & Neon”: Building Black Life & Identity in Las Vegas” photo/narrative profiles exhibit is featuring Reggie Burton, owner of the RB Group public relations firm and founder of the Avery Burton Foundation, as one of its 21 iconic photo/narrative profiles of black Las
Vegans who have made a difference in their community.
Legacy Builder for the NAACP
As a special recognition and in celebration of Black History Month, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Branch 1111 recently awarded Southern Nevada public relations professional Reggie Burton with its distinguished Legacy Builder Award for 2022.
Burton was selected for making a profound and positive difference in the
community through his work at the Avery Burton Foundation.
Watch ABF in the news
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
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.
2023 Avery Burton Foundation Scholarship Winners
Essay Topic "Explain a Situation Where You had to Overcome an Adversity".
Garrett Ordonez
Foothill High School
Misa Holland
