Join the Mission
Max’s Mission thrives because of our volunteers, donors, and supporters. We invite you to contribute your time, skills, or resources to help us grow and make a greater impact.
Ways To Get Involved And Support Max’s Mission
At Max’s Mission, we’ve curated tools and guidance to help survivors navigate the journey after losing a loved one to suicide. From practical checklists to local support groups, our resources are designed to provide comfort, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most.

Volunteer at events or programs

Join our advisory board

Contribute monetarily to support our initiatives
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Loss of loved one to suicide
Through outreach and community involvement we have had over 55 conversations with others who have lost a loved one to suicide.
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Struggles with mental health
Since starting Max’s Mission in 2022 there have been over 100 conversations with others who are struggling with their mental health.
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Suicidal ideation / attempts
Over a dozen tough conversations about suicidal ideation and attempts have taken place with those involved in our nonprofit. We offer support, resources and a listening ear for those that need to be heard.
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How to support grievers
An often asked question for Max’s Mission is how to support others who are greiving. Not only do we offer advice, but we have a checklist for friends and family who want to help grievers.
Our Impact
Conversations matter. Being heard and understood is crucial to healing. At Max’s Mission we server the survivor and are present to have those difficult conversations so you can be heard. Since Max’s Mission started in 2022 we have had hundreds of important conversations around suicide loss, how to support others who have experienced loss, and struggling with mental health.
Key Supporters

IntentGen Financial Partners
Hosting the annual Solstice Century Ride, raising over 100K annually for Mental Health Services, Housing Services or International Youth Outreach.

Jerics Skate Shop
For over 30 years, Jeric’s has supported the local skate community and played a key role in Max’s growth as a skateboarder. Thomas, the owner, actively supports Max’s Mission by attending events, providing AV equipment, and MCing skate contests.

Trek Naperville
One of the premier bike shops in Naperville, IL supporting Max's Mission with their Pedal Gala and the overall Naperville bike community.

Little Pops Pizza
Donates pizzas yearly to the annual Rail Jam held at Four Lakes.

Area 51 Cupcakes
Donates cupcakes to all of the events that Max’s Mission has hosted since they formed in 2022.

Grow Wellness Foundation
Max’s Mission has partnered with Grow Wellness for last year’s National Suicide Loss Survivor Day in November and together their was a yoga session led by a yoga therapist at Grow Wellness. This event was free and open to anyone who had a loss by suicide.

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