An Investment in Students' Futures - Meet Charlie Kawasaki
A visionary gift from Charlie Kawasaki has brought us to the finish line and helped fund five internships for students who will become mental health professionals. Charlie said,
"I’m not a University of Oregon alum, but this program should matter to all of us. It’s a smart investment in students’ futures—and in Oregon’s children.”
Charlie's dedication to transforming the youth behavioral health workforce builds a stronger future for Oregon’s children and families.
THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to meeting our campaign goal! Your support makes this groundbreaking new undergraduate program possible.
A Shared Vision for Learning - Meet Rebecca Klemm
We are deeply grateful for the support of Rebecca Klemm, founder of NumbersAlive! Foundation. Rebecca's generous gift helped unlock our $20,000 challenge and brought the campaign to over $40,000. As she shared,
"I have created learning tools and encouraged storytelling to make math meaningful for all learners. Psychologists have supported NumbersAlive! Foundation's "making math" inventions as useful for keeping learners focused and motivated. I decided to support the Ballmer Institute and Ballmer Bound PIE as the approach of students "learning through doing" parallels mine for the teaching of math."
Her commitment to hands-on, meaningful learning reflects the very essence of our work—building pathways to practice for future mental health professionals. Together, we’re shaping a future where students learn by doing and lead with empathy.
Your donation will be doubled!
Two generous challenge gift donors are inviting others to join them in launching this program. Once we reach $20,000, their additional contribution will be unlocked, fully funding two more internships!
$33
Anniversary Champion
Celebrate the 33rd anniversary of World Mental Health Day by supporting students preparing to transform care for children and families.
$50
Resource Provider
Supply the materials and tools students need to succeed in their community-based placements.
$100
Cohort Connector
Strengthen peer learning and professional development experiences that build a supportive student community.
$250
Bridge Builder
Fund orientation and cohort activities that ease the transition from Eugene to Portland.
$500
Housing Supporter
Contribute to housing assistance that ensures equitable access for every student intern.
$1,000
Training Investor
Cover one-tenth of the full cost for a student’s internship, fueling experiential learning and service in Portland.
$10,000
Full Funder
Fully fund an internship placement, including housing, for one student.
