We don’t avoid hardship, we build strength through it.

The Frank J. Harwood Initiative will support selected youth in a year-long, summer-to-summer cohort program beginning in 2027 that integrates outdoor adventure, meaningful mentorship, and intentional mental wellness.

Designed as a prevention and connection model, the program meets youth where they are, building belonging, resilience, and community so that every young person knows they don’t have to face life’s challenges alone.

Vetted first responder mentors and their families will walk alongside youth, cultivating relationships that leave a lasting impact and honoring Frank J. Harwood’s belief that sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer a young person is simply showing up.