Mental Health2027
Why Youth Mental Health Matters More Than Ever
Nearly 1 in 3 California adolescents reported serious psychological distress in a statewide health survey.
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News & Stories
Updates, insights, and stories from the MacLift Foundation community.
News2027
MacLift Foundation Announces Bay Area Launch
MacLift Foundation's Bay Area introduction launches the second week of February 2027, bringing free youth mental-wellness workshops and mentoring to young people ages 7–18 and their families.
Programs2027
The Power of Peer Mentoring: How Youth Help Youth
Peer mentoring creates trust and connection that traditional programs can't replicate. Learn how our trained mentors are making a difference.
Story2027
Meet Our Founders: Two Lives, One Mission
McCahl Hawkins (Founder) and Toya Thornton (Co-Founder) — two friends from different walks of life united by a shared purpose to lift young lives.