Dear ISPS-US Community,
We’re thrilled to share that we reached our $4,000 goal for the Together We Rise 2025 Scholarship Fundraiser, and we reached it two days early.
Thanks to this community’s generosity and solidarity, more people will now be able to attend the ISPS-US 2025 Annual Conference, happening November 7–9 in Chicago and online. Your support will provide vital access for students, emerging leaders, BIPOC attendees, and people with lived experience. These are voices that are too often excluded from these spaces but are essential to transforming mental health care.
As Executive Director, I can honestly say that the annual conference is my favorite part of being part of ISPS-US. It’s where our values come to life in conversation, in shared learning, and in real connection. Over the years, I’ve seen people walk away from the conference with renewed purpose, deepened insight, and a sense of belonging they didn’t know was possible. For many, it’s a turning point.
Because of you, more people will have the chance to experience that this year.
In response to the incredible support we’ve received, we’ve set a small stretch goal of $4,500, which would fund 12 additional virtual low-income scholarships. If you’d still like to contribute or share the campaign, you can do so here: www.isps-us.org/rise
For now, though, we just want to say thank you. We’re deeply grateful, and I can’t wait to be together with you all this November.
With appreciation,
Leah Giorgini
Executive Director, ISPS-US
