Katz Amsterdam commits over $2.66 million to mental health programs
The Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust—the joint philanthropic venture between Vail Resorts executive chairperson Rob Katz and his wife, Elana Amsterdam—has announced grants totaling more than $2.66 million in support of mental and behavioral health programs in 12 mountain communities, including 10 where Vail Resorts operates.
The grants will support communities in Colorado, Utah, California, Nevada, Wyoming, Vermont, Washington, and British Columbia. Grant recipients include Gunnison Valley Health Foundation, CB State of Mind, Eagle Valley Behavioral Health, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, and Whistler Blackcomb Foundation. The grants from the trust are in addition to annual EpicPromise grants from Vail Resorts, which support more than 400 nonprofits across mountain communities where the company operates.
“Watching the acceptance and conversations surrounding mental health continue to grow in our mountain communities is inspiring,” said Katz. “We feel incredibly lucky to be able to help these organizations and support their collective missions to improve access to much-needed health services and reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.”
For a complete list of recipients, see the Katz Amsterdam Charitable Trust website.
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