About the Porter-Starke Services Foundation

The Porter-Starke Services Foundation is dedicated to supporting and promoting the mental health and substance abuse treatment needs of our community through comprehensive fundraising efforts. Since 1983, the Porter-Starke Services Foundation has relied on the generosity of individuals, organizations and corporations to provide funding and in-kind resources to fulfill our mission.

The Foundation takes great pride in helping to support mental health programs with limited funding. We use our resources to enhance and promote mental health and wellness initiatives, including program development, continuing education, and prevention programs in our communities.

Take a look at what the Foundation is doing and see how you can help us make a difference!

Scholarships and Awards

High School Students
Each year the Foundation awards four scholarships to graduating high school students whose lives have been impacted by mental health.

Staff Continuing Education
In order to help build the most highly skilled and innovative treatment team, the Foundation provides continuing education scholarships for Porter-Starke Services employees.

Community Impact Award
The Foundation recognizes individuals within the community who go above and beyond to support mental wellness through advocacy and fundraising.


Capital, Advocacy and Support

Facility and Program Support
The Foundation provides financial support to build state-of-the-art programs and facilities that promote mental wellness in our community, including programs for youth, adults and families.

Community Education
Reaching over 3,000 readers quarterly, the Healthy Minds Newsletter is a free publication that educates the public on current mental health issues, upcoming events and helpful hints and resources.

2009 Art of Healing Gala
The Porter-Starke Services Foundation hosted its biannual Art of Healing Gala on March 7, 2009. Through the generous support from sponsors, guests, artists and businesses, the event raised nearly $30,000! These dollars will be placed in the newly created Mental Health Endowment Fund designed for the annual advancement and support of local mental health resources.

Thank you for your support! We hope to see you again in 2011!

Meet our Board Members