Since 1937, we have been pioneers in helping address mental health in Western Pennsylvania.
Still are.

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Now, in our 85th year, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

Matilda Staunton Craig had a bold vision: provide people working on their mental health with “fresh air and sunshine.” While today’s activities look vastly different, thanks to powerful partnerships across ten Western Pennsylvania counties, the dream endures.

These three numbers could save a life: 988.

In July of 2022, 988 became the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This life-changing hotline for mental health crises should make it easier for people to gain access to services and, potentially, reduce police interventions.

Staunton Farm Foundation has long advocated for the hotline. And now, in light of its implementation, is working to ensure that the region’s mental and behavioral health infrastructure is up to the challenge. You, too, can help support this effort by working to #Fund988.

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Working for mental wellness

Staunton Farm Foundation, through collaboration, innovation and advocacy, is investing in a future where behavioral health is understood, supported, and accepted. Since the Foundation’s establishment in 1937, we continue to advance this mission; join us to spread the word of good work in our community.

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In the News

  • Indiana Gazette – Kamala (Kami) Anderson, executive director of the Shelocta-based Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission Inc., has been honored by the Staunton Farm Foundation as this year’s Albert B. Craig, Jr. Award winner. The foundation’s stated purpose is to improve the li

In the Spotlight

  • In April of 2024, Staunton Farm Foundation awarded Bella Terra Stables a grant to help support individual therapy sessions and learning programs. With the help of Staunton Farm, Bella Terra Stables continues to spread its magic across Allegheny County....

  • Children, teachers, and staff spend a significant amount of time in their school buildings – 1,000 hours a year, actually. While school is a place of learning and growth, it can also be an opportunity to foster positive mental health habits....

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Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation6 days ago
Staunton Farm Foundation’s Board of Directors is vital to our mission—and we’re excited to celebrate some recent changes.

✨ First, please join us in thanking Pam Golden for her years of dedicated service on the SFF Board. Pam’s thoughtful leadership and generous spirit have guided our work and strengthened our commitment to advancing behavioral health across the region. We are so grateful for the time, care, and perspective she brought to our board.

🌟 Please join us in welcoming McCrae Martino to the Board! McCrae joins the Staunton Farm Foundation Board of Directors, bringing more than 20 years of leadership in nonprofit management, program development, and workforce innovation. She currently serves as Executive Director of the The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County and is a proud Western PA native with a passion for building strong, connected communities.

From workforce development to grantmaking, McCrae has been a driving force in building programs that serve people with dignity and purpose. We’re thrilled to have her on the board and look forward to the experience and energy she brings.

To both Pam and McCrae—thank you for #WorkingForMentalWellness. 💚

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Staunton Farm Foundation
Staunton Farm Foundation1 week ago
✨ “We can’t fully explain it... so we just tell people it’s magic.”

Bella Terra Stables is using the power of horses to bring connection, healing, and growth to people across Allegheny County—and we’re proud to support their work through a Staunton Farm Foundation grant.

Their Equine-Assisted Therapy and Learning Programs are serving individuals and schools, creating safe spaces for emotional healing and resilience.

➡️ Read the full story in our latest blog post:
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