Yellow Tulip Project raises $23,000 for youth mental health programs in Portland

The Yellow Tulip Project raised $23,000 at its recent Hope for the Holidays event, which will support youth mental health programs in the Portland area. The event attracted over 150 attendees and featured 18 corporate sponsors. Founded in 2016 by Julia Hansen and her mother, the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma around mental health issues among young people. The organization now has over 500 youth ambassadors, with plans for a new photo exhibit focusing on LGBTQ+ youth in 2025. The project has expanded its reach, planting 24,000 yellow tulip bulbs in 89 new hope gardens nationwide during Mental Health Awareness week. The founders continue to promote mental health advocacy and community building through various initiatives.