Give to Youth Mental Wellness Programs Today to

Fuel a Brighter, More Hopeful Tomorrow.

If You’ve Donated to Kindling Minds or are Considering Donating, We Want to Say Thank You.

Donate Today

We’ve served nearly 1,500 students since 2021, including 11,593 student-dog interactions. None of this would be possible without the support we received from our incredible donors. 

Hear what some of the students have said about Kindling Minds

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“I think dogs are the essence of happiness.”

“I have struggled a lot with my mental health & wellness and through Kindling Minds that has completely changed."

"It felt more calming to be around alpacas and to talk to others."

How You Can

Support Our Mental Wellness Programs for Youth

Financial Giving

You can support our research-informed, nature-based, and animal-assisted programs by giving a one-time donation or by giving monthly. Monthly giving helps us plan ahead and ensure we can sustain our impact.

Here’s a snapshot of what your donation can enable:

$50 buys one wellness support dog vest

$100 provides mindful art session supplies

$250 sponsors a PAWS Wellness training workshop

$500 sponsors an alpaca field trip

$1000 sponsors four new wellness support dog teams

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Employer Matching

Want to increase your impact? Ask your employer to match your contribution.
If your workplace offers corporate matching, consider asking them to match your gift. The cost is the same to you, but doubles the money we receive and the impact we can make. Email info@kindlingminds.org for questions.


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Corporate Giving

If your business wants to support Kindling Minds,, we would love you to consider sponsoring an event or one of our programs. Or, do you have a service you would like to provide pro-bono?

Your business can also make in-kind donations such as: 

  • Food donations for fundraising events.

  • Auction items for fundraising events.

Email our Executive Director

Kindling Minds is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Federal ID # 86-2534147


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Spreading the Word

Let’s get social. Follow us on social media and share our posts to tell your friends about what we do.

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Volunteering

We’re always looking for volunteers to help with our PAWS Wellness Support Program, events, and fundraisers. 

Become a Volunteer

This is Your Invitation to Nurture the Kindling Minds Spark By Donating to Youth Mental Wellness Programs in Whatever Way You Can. There’s No Amount Too Big or Too Small.

Every Donation Sparks Hope.

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Thank You to Our Partners

School Partners

Crispus Attucks High School

Guerin Catholic High School

IPS Mary Nicholson School #70

Options Noblesville

Options Westfield

Pike High School

St. Maria Goretti

The Orchard School

University High School

Westfield High School

Community Partners

Carmel Clay Public Library

Carmel Youth Assistance Program

Community First Bank of Indiana

Elements Financial

Fishers Youth Assistance Program

Glick Philanthropies

Hamilton County Community Foundation

Healthcare Initiatives, Inc.

Katz, Sapper & Miller

Latham Foundation

Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY)

National Charity League

Old National Bank

Rector Family Foundation

Robbie's Hope

Stone Farm

Toomer Family Foundation

Westfield High School Clubs: Best Buddies