Our partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was developed 4 years ago to center the conversation around disability inclusion. Since then, we have deepened our work around mental health through

Our partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was developed 4 years ago to center the conversation around disability inclusion. Since then, we have deepened our work around mental health through several initiatives that champion new perspectives on filmmaking and film history as well as an accessible and equitable experience for audiences of all backgrounds. Together we have expanded the program to ensure that aspiring young filmmakers with disabilities and from other diverse communities are afforded opportunities in the entertainment industry.

The Ruderman Family Foundation and Red Sox Foundation have partnered for the past three years to focus on improving mental health outcomes in communities across New England. The centerpiece of this partnership is the ann

The Ruderman Family Foundation and Red Sox Foundation have partnered for the past three years to focus on improving mental health outcomes in communities across New England. The centerpiece of this partnership is the annual IMPACT Awards, which provides grant funding to mental-health-focused nonprofits in all six New England states. Since the start of this partnership in 2020, $270,000 have been distributed throughout the communities we serve.

In 2022, in an effort to foster open discussion surrounding mental health in sports, the two foundations hosted a panel discussion at Fenway Park featuring Red Sox Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Richard Ginsburg, Assistant Director of Psychology Training for the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital Dr. Jonathan Jenkins, and Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders. The event included opening remarks by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Red Sox President & CEO Sam Kennedy, and Vice President and MLB Special Assistant to the Commissioner Billy Bean.

The Ruderman Family Foundation is proud to partner with The Princeton Review to bring a new level of attention to the issue of student mental health on college campuses. Our foundation is working with The Princeton 

The Ruderman Family Foundation is proud to partner with The Princeton Review to bring a new level of attention to the issue of student mental health on college campuses. Our foundation is working with The Princeton Review to expand surveys and college reviews to include questions about campus mental health resources. Through this partnership we hope to give parents and prospective students essential information to guide their college choices, while at the same time, encouraging institutions to improve their campus mental health supports. Watch Trustee Sharon Shapiro speak about the importance of this partnership here.

In partnership with WJC, the Foundation has launched the Ruderman Fellows program designed to increase the knowledge and skills of non-clinical campus staff who are encountering student mental health challenges in their

In partnership with WJC, the Foundation has launched the Ruderman Fellows program designed to increase the knowledge and skills of non-clinical campus staff who are encountering student mental health challenges in their classrooms and elsewhere on campus.  This innovative pilot draws on the college’s expertise in professional development training and credentialing programs for higher education and the community at large.  Workforce development has emerged as a top priority for improving mental health care so this program responds to the pressing need that many faculty have voiced about their need to better understand the health and wellbeing of their students.  This initiative will training higher education professionals from across New England.

The Ruderman Foundation is supporting the Rare Impact Fund to raise dollars in partnership with like-minded businesses and philanthropy to 1) change the culture of giving, 2) destigmatize mental health, and 3) financiall

The Ruderman Foundation is supporting the Rare Impact Fund to raise dollars in partnership with like-minded businesses and philanthropy to 1) change the culture of giving, 2) destigmatize mental health, and 3) financially support and amplify the mission and vision of mental health organizations serving young people. In 2023, the Rare Impact Fund will launch two global campaigns in the months of May and October; announce a new cohort of grantees in April and December, and create mental health content, disseminating resources relevant to our audiences throughout the calendar year.

With the Foundation’s support, The Kevin Love Fund is continuing the national expansion of its innovative social-emotional learning curriculum in schools and colleges including its recent introduction into Massachusett

With the Foundation’s support, The Kevin Love Fund is continuing the national expansion of its innovative social-emotional learning curriculum in schools and colleges including its recent introduction into Massachusetts schools. Teachers in 25 schools across the state are being trained in the theory, materials, and delivery of the program.  The curriculum aligns with the state’s current CASEL framework and is centered around equity, inclusion, generosity, and using creative expression to express and manage difficult feelings.

The Foundation has launched an initiative to research and respond to the growing mental health crisis in the gaming sector for professional streamers, esports athletes, and amateur gamers.  The Public Good Project, an i

The Foundation has launched an initiative to research and respond to the growing mental health crisis in the gaming sector for professional streamers, esports athletes, and amateur gamers.  The Public Good Project, an international organization focused on health, communications, research, and public awareness conducted a “listening” project to map the emerging national dialogue about gaming and mental health.  This research will help to guide the Foundation’s further investments into this sector.

MCI is a leading advocate for the behavioral health and wellbeing of emerging adults and especially college students.  As the sole sponsor of MCI’s annual President’s Convening in Washington, DC, the Foundation supp

MCI is a leading advocate for the behavioral health and wellbeing of emerging adults and especially college students.  As the sole sponsor of MCI’s annual President’s Convening in Washington, DC, the Foundation supports a two-day national gathering of higher education leaders, researchers, and innovators.  MCI promotes the Foundation’s work through its podcasts, webinars, and magazine.

Following the Foundation’s initial investments into the national scaling of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health’s innovative BRYT program, this proven school initiative is attracting substantial addition

Following the Foundation’s initial investments into the national scaling of the Brookline Center for Community Mental Health’s innovative BRYT program, this proven school initiative is attracting substantial additional investments from public and private donors to fuel the continued expansion.  The program is now available to 140 schools on the East Coast, and in a year will be accessible to all 260,000 public school students in Massachusetts.    

BRYT has been shown to increase graduation rates for students struggling with mental health challenges while stabilizing students at risk of developing serious mental health conditions. A multi-year evaluation published in Psychology in the Schools in 2017 showed that students in BRYT programs made clinical progress and improved their day-to-day functioning.

The Ruderman Family Foundation is proud to fund the first Hebrew College Rabbinical School internship and fellowship in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital for the study of addiction and pastoral care. Hebrew

The Ruderman Family Foundation is proud to fund the first Hebrew College Rabbinical School internship and fellowship in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital for the study of addiction and pastoral care. Hebrew College Website

As the premier support center to the more than 350 Jewish day schools in North America, Prizmah provides essential services to the students, teachers, staff, and boards to provide the highest quality learning environment

As the premier support center to the more than 350 Jewish day schools in North America, Prizmah provides essential services to the students, teachers, staff, and boards to provide the highest quality learning environments.  Prizmah’s Foundation-supported work on mental health, including the annual virtual mental health summit is a growing and urgent priority.

The Ruderman Family Foundation has a longstanding partnership with CJP, towards the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project (RSIP). This initiative has inspired synagogues and prayer communities to create spaces and experi

The Ruderman Family Foundation has a longstanding partnership with CJP, towards the Ruderman Synagogue Inclusion Project (RSIP). This initiative has inspired synagogues and prayer communities to create spaces and experiences that are more inclusive of people of all abilities.

Currently, 54 institutions, representing all denominations, are actively involved in RSIP. As RSIP partners, they have access to a variety of resources, including local and national experts who provide guidance and consultations, opportunities for congregational communities to teach, network, and share best practices, and inclusion support for those with mental health challenges.

Through its transformational work around inclusion, RSIP continues to address divisions in society, uniting our community and rabbis and synagogues of all denominations around shared values in Jewish life. RSIP events are the one place where rabbis from ultra-orthodox yeshivas and synagogues sit in a room with rabbinical colleagues of all genders and denominations to study and tackle the issues of inclusion in our Jewish community.

The Ruderman Family Foundation and the Brandeis University Chaplaincy Innovation Lab collaborated a pilot project that explores how partnerships between chaplains/spiritual care providers and mental health professionals

The Ruderman Family Foundation and the Brandeis University Chaplaincy Innovation Lab collaborated a pilot project that explores how partnerships between chaplains/spiritual care providers and mental health professionals on college and university campuses can support students’ mental health.

 Read the full report here.

The Ruderman Foundation is in partnership with the BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation to develop The Leave of Absence Manual. This will guide students who have had an interruption to their postsecondary education o

The Ruderman Foundation is in partnership with the BU Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation to develop The Leave of Absence Manual. This will guide students who have had an interruption to their postsecondary education or are considering a leave of absence in making informed decisions about taking a leave, managing and building their collegiate resilience during a leave, and handling the process of re-entry effectively and healthily. The Manual will offer tools and strategies to navigate what can be a daunting process, as well as inspirational student vignettes to support and empower students with the wisdom of peers with shared experiences. The associated Implementation Toolkit will assist colleges and universities across Massachusetts with putting in place best practices and policies related to student leave of absence and provide a framework for future policy changes in college mental health on a broader level. www.cpr.bu.edu