The HEealing plate: nourishing minds elevating awareness
Join Jared's Keepers Foundation, Inc in Changing Lives
The Healing Plate is a signature fundraising and awareness event organized by Jared’s Keepers Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to teen suicide prevention, mental health education, and advocacy.
Event Overview:
The Healing Plate brings together community members, mental health advocates, chefs, and supporters for an evening of culinary inspiration, storytelling, and hope. This year’s event proudly features Chef Alex Belew, winner of Hell’s Kitchen Season 21, who will showcase his culinary talents in support of the foundation’s mission.
Key Features:
- Exclusive Culinary Experience: Chef Alex Belew will lead a unique dining experience with thoughtfully crafted dishes that symbolize healing, comfort, and resilience.
- Mental Health Awareness: The evening includes impactful stories from survivors, advocates, and those affected by teen suicide, aiming to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
- Fundraising for Prevention: All proceeds support Jared’s Keepers Foundation programs—such as school presentations, mental health first aid training, and community outreach.
- Mental Health Awards: Honoring those in our community who were nominated by their peers who are advocates for mental health.
Purpose:
- Honor the life of Jared, whose story inspired the foundation.
- Provide a safe, supportive space for open dialogue around suicide prevention.
- Build a network of support for teens, families, and communities.
Why “The Healing Plate”?
The plate symbolizes nourishment and healing. Just as a meal can comfort, conversation and awareness can save lives. This event combines both, inviting people to sit together, share stories, and support change—with world-class dishes prepared by Chef Alex Belew.
Tickets
The healing plate
Dinner Tickets -$100 each
Squash Risotto, Confit Shrimp, Fried Herbs
Mushroom Dusted NY Strip, Truffle Demi, Crispy Potatoes, Cauliflower Puree
Sticky Toffee Pudding, Salted Butterscotch, Vanilla Ice Cream
10 For $10 Raffle
10 prizes - $10 per chance or 12 chances for $100
- $120 Value Kings Deluxe Autospa Gift Certificate
- $250 Value King's Deluxe Autospa Gift Certificate
- $360 Value Bose Quietcomfort Bluetooth headphones, wireless with active over ear noise cancelling & mic, Deep bass up to 24 hours of playtime, Twilight Blue - Limited Edition Color
- $520 Value Amazon Fire 55" TV with Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote
- $600 Value Total Wine and More Wine tasting party for 20
- $600 Value Shark AI Ultra Voice Control Robo Vacuum with Matrix Clean Navigation, Home Mapping, 60-day capacity, XL Self- Empty base for homes with pets, carpet & hard floors, cool grey
- $620 Value Samsonite Omni 2 Hardside Expandable Luggage with Spinner Wheels, 3-piece set (19,24,28), Lagoon Blue
- $655 Value 18 Inch Pearl Necklace
- $4200 Value 7-10 Night stay in Antigua - taxes and fees apply - collected by resort
About Jared's Keepers Foundation, Inc
Nominate your hero
Do you know a Mental Health Hero?
Nominate them today!
Our winners will be honored at Th Healing Plate gala on September 13, 2025, at The Firefighters Lake Club in Springfield, IL.
Send your nomination to info@jaredskeepers.com by August 22, 2025.
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Your generous gift will help us fund our mission to help those in need. Together, we can make a difference.
Platinum Level of Transparency
Certifications
DEB MARTIN NAMED CO-CHAIR IL SUICIDE PREVENTION ALLIANCE
"I am excited to take on this new role in Illinois & to help lead the collaborative efforts to save lives in our state. My personal goal is to ensure we have everyone’s perspectives shared and respected: law enforcement, EMS partners, medical & behavioral health professionals, as well as those with lived experiences."
Awards
Illinois Principal's Association 2016 Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award Winner
It was an honor to receive the award from the Illinois Principals Association for our work in schools.
Award recipients of 2016
Recipients of various awards at the annual Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network Luncheon
I C Hope Award from Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
I C Hope Award from Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Kelsey Neeley - Director of Student Outreach receives the I C Hope Award
Certificate of Appreciate from TN Governor Bill Haslam
I C Hope Award from Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee
Recognition of Director of Student Outreach, Kelsey Neeley, for her dedication to reducing teen suicide in Tennessee.
About Us
How We're Helping
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing teen suicide by dismantling stigma barriers through education, support, and empowerment. Our dedicated volunteers organize fundraisers, community events, and comprehensive training sessions for educators, emergency responders, and the broader community. We provide life-saving skills training to youth and empower them to serve as peer supporters.
Get Involved
Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suit you. We're excited to have you join the team!
Thank You
Whether you contribute through monetary donations, volunteer your time, or spread our mission through word-of-mouth, we sincerely thank you. We could not achieve our goals without the support of dedicated individuals like you.