We are thrilled to announce that we have received a $10 million unrestricted gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This is the single largest donation Pressley Ridge has received in our 190-year history.
“We are grateful for and humbled by Ms. Scott’s investment in Pressley Ridge’s mission,” said Susanne Cole, President and CEO. “This gift will enhance our ability to serve the increasing complex needs of youth and families in our communities. It will also accelerate our work as it relates to racial equity and bolster our commitment to leadership development in this field to advance clinical outcomes and best practices.”
Recognized for developing the nation’s first treatment foster care curriculum in the early 1980s, Pressley Ridge has continued to evolve and expand its services. Each year, thousands of children and families are strengthened through community-based mental health services, foster care, adoption, specialized education, and supportive services for transition-age youth.
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in increased mental health issues that have challenged society in ways that could not be imagined. This grant will allow us to increase organizational capacity and address these critical mental and behavioral health needs in the communities we serve throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware.
The announcement of this transformative gift comes just after we completed our new three-year strategic plan that includes a primary focus on racial equity. This plan tackles workforce development, ensuring effective and efficient clinical interventions and exploring program expansion and collaborations where there may be gaps in services within communities.
“Pressley Ridge has a long history of producing positive outcomes for kids and families who have experienced a variety of challenges in their lives,” said Tisha Germany, Board Chair. “This gift validates the tremendous work of the staff and leadership and presents an opportunity to have a greater impact on diverse communities throughout the region and beyond.”
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