The Charles E. Kubly Foundation

Today is World Mental Health day with a theme of "Mental Health at Work". The World Health Organization has issued a call to action this year to "Build Resilient and Healthy Workplaces". According to the WHO, 12 billion working days are lost every year due to depression and anxiety, which costs the global economy $1 trillion in lost productivity. What can you do to support mental health in your workplace? Visit the WHO website for more information and ideas: https://lnkd.in/gAH5P3QB #FightTheStigma #WorldMentalHealthDay

Our 21st annual Beyond the Blues fundraiser is coming up soon on Friday, September 20th at Discovery World in downtown Milwaukee. Tickets can be purchased in advance (see below) or at the door for $95. Get ready for a fun night on Milwaukee's lakefront with proceeds from the event impacting mental wellness and related programming in our community (and beyond). Beyond the Blues is our signature event with live music, casual dinner fare, a brief program highlighting our work at the Foundation and a comfortable blue jean casual atmosphere for mingling with other guests. Cash bar available! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gPQusktJ #MentalHealth #Fightthestigma

We are so thankful to University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the UWSP Latino Student Alliance for hosting a concert to benefit the foundation coming up on Friday, September 7th. The mental health crisis is extremely prevalent on college campuses and among minority groups. Events like these are so impactful in fighting the stigma and fostering a supportive community. See the link in the post below for tickets:

Join us September 20th for our annual fundraiser Beyond the Blues! Tickets and info available on our website and via Eventbrite! https://lnkd.in/gg2ZZfCi

Our Young Leaders Council (YLC) Annual Golf Outing was a great success last weekend. We are thankful to the YLC for putting the event together, finding sponsors (or sponsoring themselves), and for their continued efforts to spread our message. The YLC is a great resource to the Foundation and was formed by board member, Lily Kubly. Some of the purposes of the Council include: * Facilitating more community connection to the Foundation via social media * Developing new and engaging fundraising opportunities that encourage social connection and discussion * Contributing to breaking down the stigma associated with mental health * Establishing the Foundation as a resource for young adults seeking mental wellness support Featured below are some pictures of YLC members and their sponsorships including Colin Fritz, Adam Karnes, Genevieve Klinker, and Conor Quick, CFP?. To find the full list of YLC members and more information on the group, please visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ennAUUM

Our Young Leaders Council (YLC) puts on an annual golf outing to benefit the foundation. This year's event, hosted last weekend, was highly successful and we are extremely grateful for all the support. Congratulations to our winning team! They are pictured below holding up their Kubly Foundation 1st Place Plaques. From left to right the winners include: Bran Erickson, Dan Broman, Cory Johnsrud, and Kerry Rick. We had record sponsorship support and great participation. Thank you to all of our sponsors, participants, volunteers, and those who could not make it and showed support in other ways. #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone

Would you like one of these in your yard this May? See our website www.cekf.org for details on where to pick one up! Let's all make an effort to end mental health stigma! #cekf #beyondtheblues #endmentalhealthstigma #mentalhealthmatters #WISE

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This is a terrific opportunity for employers to show a commitment to the mental health of their employees. The attached article from the American Psychiatric Association has some great suggestions for doing just that. There are so many options that could go a long way while taking minimal work. Some of the ideas include: -Promoting Self-Care -Sharing facts about mental health -Showing support by creating a workplace initiative How can you celebrate and fight the stigma? #mentalhealthawarenessmonth

"Anxiety has skyrocketed in recent years, now becoming the top mental health issue plaguing workers, new data shows." ? Employers who are aware of the growing anxiety in the workplace and are taking actions to address the issue will have a big advantage in attracting and retaining talent moving forward. #fightthestimga #mentalhealth

Another upcoming screening of the powerful documentary, My Ascension, at Arrowhead High School on February 28th! The screening will be followed by a great opportunity for Q&A with mental health professionals. #fightthestigma #MyAscension