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
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.
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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.
4th Annual "Hike & Heal" Event
Thank You To Those Who Joined Us for an Amazing Hike , Scenery and Making New Friendships!
Saturday, November 23th, 2024
See You In 2025 for Our 5th Hike and Heal Event
The 4th Annual Hike & Heal Event, in support of raising awareness with teens, adults and families coping with mental health issues, took place Saturday, November 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Boulder City, NV. The event was free, and attended by 35-40 people that braved cold and windy conditions to connect with nature.
The hikers returned to a boxed lunch meal sponsored by Lexicon Bank.
“The Foundation’s mission is to raise awareness with teens, adults and families coping with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and trauma,” Christina Aldan, Board Member of the Avery Burton Foundation, said.
“Our annual Hike and Heal Event is a wonderful way to bring people together for a fun adventure where everyone can enjoy the outdoors, make new friends or share time with existing friends and family, while raising awareness and support for addressing the nation’s mental health crisis.”
The Avery Burton Foundation Would Like to Thank All The Participants and Sponsors For Making 2024 A Huge Success!
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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.
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.
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.
