Support Our Mission
donate to mental health advocates of WNY
By including MHA in your estate plans, you ensure that future generations will have access to mental health education, advocacy, and compassionate support—when and where they need it most.
Planned or legacy gifts allow you to make a meaningful impact beyond your lifetime while meeting your personal, financial, and philanthropic goals. Whether through a bequest in your will, retirement plan designation, life insurance policy, or charitable trust, your gift helps sustain MHA’s mission to promote mental wellness and provide vital services to our community.
Ways To Donate
Donate by Mail
Checks payable to Mental Health Advocates of WNY can be sent to:
Mental Health Advocates of WNY
1021 Broadway Street,
5th Floor,
Buffalo, NY 14212
Bequest
Include MHA in your will or trust for a specific amount or percentage of your estate.
Get StartedBeneficiary Designation
Name MHA as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or life insurance policy. To Learn more Email Kent Olden
Learn HowCharitable Trusts
Create a trust that provides income to you or your loved ones during your lifetime while benefiting MHA in the future. Email Kent Olden for more info.
Explore TrustsEndowment Gifts
PContribute to MHA’s endowment to ensure lasting support for our programs and initiatives, Email Kent Olden for more info.
Build Legacy
Join the Legacy Circle
When you make a planned or legacy gift, you become part of MHA’s Legacy Circle—a community of compassionate supporters who are ensuring that hope, help, and healing continue for years to come.
If you’ve already included MHA in your estate plans, please let us know so we can thank you and recognize your commitment to mental health in our community.
For more information, please contact:
Kent Olden at kolden@mhawny.org
“Together, we can ensure that everyone has access to the mental health resources they deserve—today, tomorrow, and always.”
Donor Spotlight
At MHA every gift has a story. Our Donor Spotlight Program features short videos that celebrate the individuals, families, and organizations whose support drives our mission forward.
These spotlights share the “why” behind each donation—personal connections, a passion for mental health, or a commitment to community. By sharing their stories, our donors help reduce stigma, raise awareness, and inspire others to give.
Join us in honoring the impact of giving—one story at a time.
Did Your Employeer match? Email Kent Olden to get started kolden@mhawny.org