DELAWARE, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—HelpLine will host its 6th Annual Guardians for Good Awards Celebration on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, at noon at the Ohio Wesleyan University Hamilton Williams Campus Center, 40 Rowland Avenue, Delaware, OH. The event is free and open to the public, however, registration is required.
The Guardians for Good (GFG) award honors community members who have demonstrated exemplary service, sponsorship, and social advocacy on behalf of HelpLine. Since 2018, HelpLine has recognized nearly 30 Guardians who have leveraged their compassion, commitment, and the currency of kindness to ensure that HelpLine meets its mission of strengthening the emotional health and wellness of the community.
This year’s honorees include a community member dedicated to serving older adults 55+ through companionship and connection, an industry-leading manufacturing business that has championed corporate volunteerism and localized compassion for its associates, and an educator who is normalizing conversations about and curating resources for student mental health and wellbeing.
Affirming the theme, “Journey to Joy,” event keynote Frank King, known as the mental health comedian, will leverage laughter as a vehicle to joy. Emmy-award-winning co-anchors from WSYX ABC 6 News, Stacia Naquin and Rodney Dunigan, will serve as emcees. The event will also feature a special tribute to HelpLine Executive Director Sue Hanson, who will retire after 29 years of service.
While lunch will be provided, guests are encouraged to consider covering the cost of their meal (valued at $25) as a donation. To register, visit GFG6 or to get a head start on your Giving Tuesday donation, text GUARDGOOD to 41444. Giving will sustain HelpLine’s ability to provide crisis support for those experiencing mental health emergencies, suicidal ideation, sexual assault, or basic-need disruptions.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Artina Promotional Products, Impact 60, Del-Co Water Company, Inc., Marysville Honda, Richwood Bank, MinuteMan Press of Lewis Center, Integrity Payroll Services, Payne & Brown Insurance, Accent Communication Services, Inc., and Brenner Law Offices.
For crisis support, information, or a referral to a local health or human service, call HelpLine’s 24/7, free and confidential hotline at 211, 1.800.684.2324, 988, or text “helpline” to 898211.