Help Young People Get the Mental Health Support They Need
No Shame On U gives young people ages 11–25, and the parents, educators, and professionals who support them, the tools to understand, talk about, and respond to mental health challenges. Many of our programs are offered at no cost to participants.
Giving from a donor-advised fund? [See how below.]
Your support in action: FY2026
160+ programs, workshops, and trainings
6,000+ parents, educators, and professionals equipped with mental health tools
1,600+ Chicago Public School students reached through our partnership with Communities In Schools of Chicago
89% of participants say No Shame On U makes them more likely to seek help when they need it
What your gift makes possible
$150 provides mental health resources to families
$250 sponsors an expert-led Feed Your Mind session for parents and caregivers
$500 brings a mental health program to a Chicago Public School classroom
$1,000 supports our Teen Leadership Board, where teen leaders from across Chicagoland become mental health advocates
$1,500 trains camp and school staff to recognize and respond to mental health concerns
$3,500 supports a full year of mental health programming for a high school
Become a monthly supporter
A monthly gift of any size provides steady support that lets us plan ahead and say yes to more schools, camps, and families. Choose "monthly" on our donation form.
Other ways to give
Donor-advised funds
Recommend a grant through your DAF account. Search for No Shame On U by name or EIN ( 47-2268140) and suggest "general operating support.”
Gifts of stock
Donating appreciated stock may let you avoid capital gains tax. Contact us for transfer instructions at nsou@noshameonu.org.
IRA charitable distributions
If you're 70½ or older, you can give directly from your IRA. The gift can count toward your required minimum distribution, even if you don't itemize deductions.
Employer matching gifts
Many employers match employee donations. Check with your HR department to double your gift.
Tribute and memorial gifts
Honor someone special with a gift in their name. We'll notify them or their family of your generosity.
Legacy gifts
Include No Shame On U in your will or estate plans to support mental health for generations to come.
Annual Event sponsorship
Support our work and be recognized at our annual event. 2026 Annual Event Information.
Our information
Legal name: No Shame On U, Inc.
EIN: 47-2268140
Mailing address: 4411 N. Ravenswood Ave., Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60640
Questions about giving? Contact Wendy Singer, Executive Director at NSOU@noshameonu.org or 877-275-7261.
No Shame On U is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
See our impact: [2026 Impact Report] · [Strategic Plan]
