September Charity Partner: JED Foundation

Back-to-school season comes with new schedules, new faces, and a whole lot of pressure to have it all figured out. That's exactly why September's #EveryCaseCounts partner feels so timely: the JED Foundation, a nonprofit built around protecting teen and young adult mental health. Here's who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved.

What is the JED Foundation?

JED is a nonprofit focused on one mission: protecting emotional health and preventing suicide among teens and young adults across the country. The organization works directly with schools, families, and young people themselves to build a culture where struggling isn't something to hide.

JED isn't just handing out pamphlets and calling it a day. Their approach touches high schools, colleges, and communities nationwide, meeting young people where they actually are.

What Does the JED Foundation Do?

Builds Stronger School Systems

JED partners with high schools and colleges to help them build out real mental health and suicide-prevention systems, not just a poster in the counselor's office. Think training, policy support, and long-term infrastructure.

Gives Students the Tools to Cope

Through storytelling and peer-focused programs, JED gives teens and young adults tools to manage their own mental health and support their friends. A lot of it starts with normalizing the conversation.

Pushes the Conversation Forward

JED also works on the bigger picture with advocacy and awareness efforts that push mental health further into public conversation and policy, especially around the transitions young people face, like starting college or a new school year.

That timing matters right now. JED's back-to-school resources are built specifically for students, parents, and educators navigating the stress of a new academic year.

What Can You Do to Get Involved and Support the JED Foundation?

Give Directly

JED offers several ways to give, whether that's a one-time gift, a recurring monthly donation, an annual commitment, or a gift made in honor or memory of someone. There are even options for donor-advised funds, stock, and employer matching if you want your gift to go further.

Start a Fundraiser

Got a birthday coming up or a team looking for a cause? JED makes it simple to fundraise on their behalf, turning a personal milestone, campus event, or organization initiative into real support for young people. Past fundraisers have ranged from student clubs to campus-wide events, and every one adds up.

Looking to Give Back? Shop Casely!

New school year, same phone that's been through it all. Buying a new phone case is a small decision that adds up when it's part of something bigger. Every month, a portion of Casely sales goes toward a partner charity through #EveryCaseCounts, and this September, that support goes to JED. It's an easy way to back the mission without changing anything about how you already shop.

Check out Casely’s #EveryCaseCounts initiative to see how your next purchase supports this month's partner, and every partner after it.