The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. Founded in 1979, NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 600 local communities across the country. Its awareness efforts have successfully addressed the stigma of mental illness, ensuring the decrease of barriers to treatment and recovery. NAMI’s signature educational programs have served as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of families and individuals. A gift from the Pfau Foundation will support Ending the Silence: Mental Health Awareness and Education for Middle and High School Students.