RSM Continues Support of Mental Wellbeing through $100K Donation to Active Minds

CHICAGO – (July 26, 2023) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce that the RSM US Foundation recently presented the third of three checks for $100,000 (each) to Active Minds, Inc., the nation’s leading nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults.

This brings the grand total provided by the foundation to Active Minds since 2020 to $350,000. The RSM US Foundation’s support of Active Minds began with the donation of $50,000 for the creation of the organization’s online tool, Behind the Backpacks. Funds donated in 2021 and 2022 were used to support chapter activation of Behind the Backpacks and integration into Active Minds’ Send Silence Packing® exhibit, which travels across the U.S. to end the silence that surrounds mental health and suicide and connects visitors with resources for support and action. This most recent donation from the RSM US Foundation will continue to support Send Silence Packing®, which will pilot a new and improved exhibit throughout the 2023-2024 academic year.

“Active Minds is honored to continue to work with the RSM US Foundation to serve young adults,” said Joy Sheppard, director of community programs with Active Minds. “With the RSM US Foundation’s support, we have been able to take the Send Silence Packing® exhibit to new heights with a critical lens on mobilizing and engaging with students and communities to change how they think, talk and feel about mental health. We are eager to pilot our new resources and services this upcoming touring season and to meaningfully change the culture around mental health through our Send Silence Packing® exhibit.”

“At RSM, we understand the importance of mental wellbeing,” said Doug Opheim, chief financial officer and chair of the RSM US Foundation. “Mental health is a societal issue that must be addressed. I’m proud that RSM puts such a strong focus on wellbeing for our people through our employee benefits programs and for our communities through the support of Active Minds.” 

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