Anonymous matching donation boosts WellStone’s Pediatric Crisis Care

WellStone’s pediatric crisis care center received a generous matching gift this week when an anonymous supporter made a $150,000 donation. 

Each contribution made to WellStone will automatically double — until the $150,000 gift has been matched. 

The matching gift applies to donations of all sizes, as well as naming opportunities.

“This is such an important project,” the unnamed donor said of the WellStone Emergency Services Pediatric Unit. “We hope this gift will inspire others to also support kids’ mental health through WellStone.” 

WellStone’s Be the Rock campaign began nearly three years ago. 

Originally, the campaign aimed to raise funds for WellStone Emergency Services (WES), a 24/7 facility supporting men and women facing mental health and substance use crises.

WellStone later expanded the fundraising campaign to support a much-needed pediatric wing. 

The 24-bed facility, which opened its doors this fall, has had an immediate, positive impact on local mental health care for young people and their families. 

The pediatric unit has already provided services for over 60 youth. 

“We are so grateful for this matching gift,” said Karen Petersen, WellStone Director of Development. “The Be the Rock capital campaign is winding down, and the more funding we can secure for this project, the more funding we can apply directly to other programs.” 

To contribute to the Be the Rock capital campaign and take advantage of this generous match, please visit https://go.wellstone.com/be-the-rock.

You may also contact Karen Petersen, Director of Development, at karen.petersen@wellstone.com for more information.