Joe Kennedy III to Speak about the U.S. Mental Health Crisis at Oct. 21 Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 10/12/22

Waltham, MA — Nonprofit Families for Depression Awareness is proud to welcome Representative Joe Kennedy III as a featured speaker at the organization’s annual “Evening of Hope and Discovery,” on October 21, 2022, at the Grand View Farm in Burlington, Massachusetts, 6:00-8:00pm.

Rep. Kennedy has dedicated his career to social and economic justice. A former Congressman, legal aid volunteer, and assistant district attorney, he founded Groundwork Project to address pervasive disparities in the American political system. Among his achievements as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 4th congressional district, he spearheaded bipartisan efforts to extend mental health coverage for children and pregnant women. At the event, Kennedy will share his personal stories and connection to the mental health cause.

Families for Depression Awareness (FFDA) provides programming, resources, and community for families challenged by mental health conditions. By joining our event, you are supporting FFDA’s mission of aiding family caregivers to get the help they need so they can provide invaluable support to their loved ones. With the growing mental health crisis in the U.S., now is the time to get involved.

Gather with FFDA staff, board, volunteers, supporters, sponsors, and community members to celebrate our work this year. Evening activities will include a silent auction and impactful testimonials.

For more information and tickets visit https://www.familyaware.org/get-involved/annual-event/

To make a donation to Families for Depression Awareness, visit: https://www.familyaware.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/donate/

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