About the Foundation

Equipping Communities to Advocate & Act for Children’s Mental Health

The Chuckie F. Mahoney Memorial Foundation provides education, resources and training on suicide prevention and depression to parents, teachers and those who work with the teen and young adult population. Openly sharing about losing their son Chuckie to suicide, founders Chal and Debi Mahoney promote critical, honest discussions about mental health and suicide.

Financial Support

The Foundation has given in excess of $425,000 in grants and donations to equip schools and mental health organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania and northwestern West Virginia with training and resources to educate parents and students about ways to improve mental health and reduce depression, anxiety and the stigma associated with seeking help.

The Foundation also awards scholarships annually to scholar athletes from Burgettstown and Weir high schools in honor of Chuckie.

Increasing Visibility Through Crucial Partnerships

Whether turning out for the NAMI Keystone Pa walk, hosting an informational display at the Pittsburgh Pirate’s Mental Health Action Game or supporting the efforts of local charities and food banks, the Foundation works to raise awareness of mental health issues and educate the public on the warning signs of suicide. Working to normalize the idea that mental health is as important as physical health, we advocate for changes to our health care system to improve access to quality mental health services. To further our mission to improve mental health and prevent suicide, The Chuckie F. Mahoney Memorial Foundation donates to and collaborates with local organizations such as:

NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania – The Foundation sponsors the NAMI Keystone PA walks and a student/youth conference on mental health.

Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Health – We’re thankful to have AHN and Highmark Health as sponsors of our annual golf outing fundraiser and honored to support the Allegheny Health Network Chill Project, sponsoring its annual School-Based Behavioral Health & Wellness Conference.

ABARTA Coca-Cola – We’re grateful for our partner ABARTA Coca-Cola’s financial support, which enhances our mental health mission initiatives and makes our annual Basketball Classic fundraiser possible.

UPMC-Washington –  We’re proud to work together on peer counseling initiatives offered by the Teen Outreach program. Presently, the Foundation supports the program at Burgettstown Area School District, Chuckie’s alma mater.

Pirates Charities – We partner on events to raise awareness and funding for mental health issues and programs, including the Pirates Charities Family Walk.