Building the Future Together Campaign

We are on a mission to ensure families impacted by grief or addiction receive support now and for generations to come. Your investment can be lifesaving.

Behind Every Statistic is a Story

These Numbers Reveal the Growing Crisis for Youth—We Can Help.

1 in 11 (or over 6 million) children in the U.S. will experience the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18 (Judi’s House/JAG Institute)
1 in 4 (or 19 million) children live in a home with a parent struggling with addiction
Growing Mental Health Crisis

U.S. Surgeon General Sounds Alarm on Youth Mental Health

The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared an urgent need to address the growing youth mental health crisis. Overdose and caregiver deaths have increased dramatically since the pandemic and are compounded by the gun violence epidemic – primarily impacting people of color in our country. Youth affected by grief or addiction who do not receive support are at much greater risk of addiction, poor educational outcomes, anxiety, depression, abuse, poverty, and suicide. Early intervention can result in life-saving changes.

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Our Impact

Essential, Proven Programs

For more than 25 years, Eluna has equipped and empowered children, teens, and families impacted by grief and the disease of addiction with community, connections and a continuum of support to help them live healthy lives. Eluna has supported over 61,000 youth campers and their families through our network of partnerships with nearly 50 non-profit community organizations across the U.S. and Canada.

Camp Erin

The largest bereavement camp for children, teens, and families who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Camp Erin offers weekend and day camps, online workshops, and support.

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Camp Mariposa

A national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth 9-17 who have a family member struggling with a substance use disorder. Campers build knowledge, life skills, confidence, and connect with peers and trained adult mentors.

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The Eluna Resource Center

Offers research-based bilingual educational and personalized support for addiction and grief.

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Team Jesse

Recognizes campers who have military affiliations and are impacted by grief or addiction.

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Together We Can Forge a Better Path

Your campaign support is vital in ensuring Eluna’s programs and services are accessible for generations to come.

This fund will grow our $3M operating budget to $5M to focus on strategic priorities, raising awareness, and sustaining Eluna’s services.

This fund has a separate goal of $3M and will be invested in strengthening our program delivery, broadening initiatives like scholarships, innovation of existing programs and services, and focused on long-term success.

The Ronald A. Mincio Education Fund

Will support annual scholarships for alumni with military affiliation and research-based programming for the Eluna Resource Center.

Karen Phelps Moyer Founders Fund

Honoring the legacy of Eluna’s co-founder, whose unwavering advocacy has positively impacted the lives of over 61,000 children and families.

Resilience Fund

Will provided needed support to steel Eluna against fluctuations in grant funding and economic downturns.

Gifts made through planned giving will leave a legacy of support for future generations.

volunteer with camper camp erin

“When my husband died by suicide, it left a gigantic hole in our family. Our three young children were all left grieving his traumatic death. Through The Eluna Resource Center, I learned how to talk to our kids about suicide and how to address their individual grief. I also learned about Camp Erin. Suddenly I felt a new-found sense of hope. I now had the necessary support to help cope with the hole in my family.”

Amelia, mother of three, Grief Support Recipient

Ensure youth and families receive support now and for generations to come.

Contact us today to learn how you can get involved.

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