Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ZTC Foundation Mental Health & Suicide Prevention ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ztcfoundation.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://ztcfoundation.org/) - Striving to Be the light before the darkness comes Donate What we do We are striving to improve the lives and wellbeing of as many people as possible Mental health struggles are not an individual experience. You are not alone. Everyone can benefit from mental health resources, whether it be for yourself or for someone - [Spring Fling](https://ztcfoundation.org/spring-fling/) - spring fling May 16, 2026 3PM - 8pm spring fling 2026 Come join us for an afternoon of friends & fun! Enjoy food, music, and games, and bid on our wonderful items up for silent auction (more coming soon!) including 2 tickets AND 2 back stage tours to the Grand Ole Opry! Pike Place125 S - [About Allyson](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-allyson/) - Meet the Team: About Allyson Allyson Carter Director of social Media and Marketing allyson.carter@ztcfoundation.org As the Director of Social Media and Marketing, Allyson is responsible for spreading awareness of the foundation and everything that we do. Allyson grew up near St. Louis in Illinois prior to attending Murray State University to obtain her degree in Social - [Meet The Team](https://ztcfoundation.org/meet-the-team/) - Meet the Team Board of Directors These are our fearless leaders. Blake CarterPresidentChairman about me Dawson CarterVice PresidentVice Chairman about me Patrick RussellTreasurer about me Thomas CrowderSecretary about me Board of operations These are the people who help make things happen. Lisa RussellOperations Director about me Allyson CarterDirector of Social Media and Marketing about me - [About Christian](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-christian/) - Meet the Team:About Christian Christian Webb Director of Media Christian.webb@ztcfoundation.org Meet Christian Webb – Director of Media Christian Webb is the creative force behind the Zachary Thomas Carter Foundation, channeling his passion for photography and storytelling to honor his late friend, Zach. As Media Director, Christian's artistic vision shapes the foundation's visual presence, capturing powerful - [Wishlist](https://ztcfoundation.org/wishlist/) - [Compare](https://ztcfoundation.org/compare/) - [Events](https://ztcfoundation.org/events/) - EVENTS Upcoming events: May 17th, 2025 Spring festival Learn More Past events: FEbruary 10, 2024 Winter Social Learn More - [Shop](https://ztcfoundation.org/shop/) - [Merchandise](https://ztcfoundation.org/merchandise/) - [Merch](https://ztcfoundation.org/merch/) - [Projects](https://ztcfoundation.org/projects/) - Projects Buddy Benches We are working directly with Green Tree Plastics in their ABC Promise Partnership program to help fund and contribute to making buddy benches. These benches are intended to be the perfect place to sit and reflect or have a conversation with someone. They are made out of 100% recycled plastic bottle caps - [Buddy Benches Testimonial](https://ztcfoundation.org/buddy-benches-testimonial/) - Testimonials Buddy Benches Anytime a life is lost too early, we always wonder “what if”. Middle school students struggle with juggling friendships, expectations, changing bodies and minds, sports, increasing expectations, individual goals, insecurities, and pressures from social media, parents, and peers. Sometimes we just need a place to chill out. These benches provide just that- and not - [You matter hat](https://ztcfoundation.org/you-matter-hat/) - The shortcode is missing a valid Donation Form ID attribute. - [Donate](https://ztcfoundation.org/donate/) - Donations Projects What We Do - [Winter Social](https://ztcfoundation.org/wintersocial/) - Winter Social February 10, 2024 | 4-8PM Winter Social 2024 Come join us for a night of friends & fun! Enjoy food, music, and games, and bid on our wonderful items up for silent auction (more coming soon!) including a 3 night luxury vacation in San Diego!Tickets are $15 each or 2 for $20! Finkbiner’s - [About Blake](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-blake/) - Meet the Team: About Blake Blake Carter President blake.carter@ztcfoundation.org Blake is our dedicated and passionate Executive Director, leading our nonprofit organization with skill and enthusiasm. With a keen focus on strategic planning, Blake works closely with our board of directors to develop and implement our long-term goals and objectives. He excels in fundraising and development, - [About Dawson](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-dawson/) - Meet the Team: About Dawson Dawson Carter Vice President dawson.carter@ztcfoundation.org Dawson grew up in Fountain County Indiana, after high school he attended Purdue University and later graduated at Murray State University. He is married to Allyson Carter, and they live in Nashville, TN, with their dog and three cats. He works for Cargill where he - [What We Do](https://ztcfoundation.org/what-we-do/) - What we do Our goal is to help those battling their mental health in any way possible. Ways We Help Financial Assistance We understand how difficult it can be to be able to afford the necessities, as well as the kind of toll that takes on mental health. Mental health resources are not nearly as - [About Patrick](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-patrick/) - Meet the Team: About Patrick Patrick Russell Treasurer patrick.russell@ztcfoundation.org As treasurer, Patrick is responsible for keeping track of the foundation’s finances. He was born in Parke County, Indiana and attended Turkey Run High School. Three weeks after graduation he attended Navy boot camp and spent the next decade serving in the Pacific theater, including operation - [About Thomas](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-thomas/) - Meet the Team: About Thomas Thomas Crowder Secretary thomas.crowder@ztcfoundation.org As the secretary, it is Thomas’s job to keep detailed notes of the meetings and happenings within the foundation, as well as to keep any paperwork organized. He is also a member of the Board of Directors where he helps make big decisions for the foundation.Thomas - [Resources](https://ztcfoundation.org/resources/) - resources Emergency If you or someone you know is in imminent danger, call 911. Crisis If you or someone you know may be having a mental health crisis, Call 988 for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Text TALK to 741-741 to text directly with a crisis counselor with the Crisis Text Line for free, anytime LGBTQ+ If you - [About](https://ztcfoundation.org/about/) - About us Who we are We are a team of change-makers who believe that every helping hand makes an impact on someone struggling with their mental health. MEET THE TEAM After losing our beloved Zach, we decided to make a change, in his name, so that less loved ones are lost to mental health struggles. - [Contact](https://ztcfoundation.org/contact/) - Contact Get in touch P.O. Box 365 Crawfordsville, IN 47933 info@ztcfoundation.org Message us Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.NameFirstLastEmailMessage *Submit Follow Us on Social Media Facebook-f Instagram - [Donation Confirmation](https://ztcfoundation.org/donation-confirmation/) - [Donation Failed](https://ztcfoundation.org/donation-failed/) - We're sorry, your donation failed to process. Please try again or contact site support. - [Donor Dashboard](https://ztcfoundation.org/donor-dashboard/) - [About Lindsay](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-lindsay/) - Meet the Team: About Lindsay Lindsay Carter Director of Graphic Design lindsay.carter@ztcfoundation.org Meet Lindsay Carter, the artistic visionary behind the Zachary Thomas Carter Foundation. As our Director of Graphic Arts, Lindsay’s creative prowess knows no bounds. Her journey with the foundation is as vibrant as the colors she brings to life through her designs.Lindsay’s mission - [About Lisa](https://ztcfoundation.org/about-lisa/) - Meet the Team: About Lisa Lisa Russell Director of Operations lisa.russell@ztcfoundation.org As Director of Operations, Lisa oversees all happenings within the foundation, working very closely with the Board of Directors to ensure all is running properly and being done with love. She is also in charge of our outreach program: Zach’s Butterflies. Lisa Russell is married - [Our Story](https://ztcfoundation.org/our-story/) - Our Story This is our why... In June of 2022, Zachary Thomas Carter lost his battle with mental illness. Zachary was a devoted advocate of mental health and supporter of people getting the help they need. 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