The Boris L. Henson Foundation (BLFH)
Mission
Our mission is to create a new tradition of care for BIPOC and underrepresented communities, clearing pathways that allow people of color to see what their lives look like on the other side of suffering. We help you choose Joy over Everything.
Vision
The Boris L. Henson Foundation's vision is to improve mental health in under-resourced communities by building culturally-competent resources, programs, and education nationwide.
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242
African-American children, ages 5-12, who have died by suicide between 2006-2016.
705k+
People in state prison reported to have mental issues in 2005, 54% were African-American.
2,837
Psychology PhDs awarded in 2008, 5.8% were African-Americans, 76% were Caucasian.
Financials
$2.3M
2024 Budget
65%Program Spend
29%Management Spend
6%Fundraising Spend
65%
29%
6%
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