5 Year Impact Report: Only7Seconds

5 YEAR IMPACT REPORT

BECAUSE YOU(TH) MATTER

EXECUTIVE

APRIL 2019

CohostedSchoo Assembliesat12 WAhighschools

MARCH 2018

Theideaof Only7Seconds isformed

SEPTEMBER 2021

PilotofConnection Curriculumbeginsin 9schoolsand1youth program

MAY 2023

ReleaseoftheUSSurgeonGeneral’s NationalAdvisoryontheEpidemicof Loneliness&SocialIsolation

MAY 2019

OfficialLaunchof Only7Seconds

OCT 2019 BecauseYouMatter CampaignLaunch

JAN 2021

Estabishedstrategicplan values,vision&misson

JUNE 2021

Officiallybecamea 501(c3)nonprofit

APRIL 2020

Ourmessagespreadsthroughout WAandtheUSAaspeople spreadhopeduringCOVID

SEPTEMBER 2023

Revised&UpdatedConnection Curriculumlaunchesforthe 2023-24SchoolYear

MAY 2024

Celebrating5years ofOnly7Seconds

MARCH 2021

SHARE(SpreadHope AndRemindEveryone) DayLaunch

NOVEMBER 2023

SEPTEMBER 2022

LaunchoftheConnection Curriculumfor2022-23SchooYear

JUNE 2023

Metwithawmakersandactivsts abouttheYouth&YAoneliness epidemicatUSCapitol

Announcementofexclusive focusonyouth

OUR VISION:

A World Without Loneliness.

OUR MISSION:

Inspiring intentional, meaningful connections.

With deep gratitude,

Executive Director

5 YEARS AT 5 YEARS AT A GLANCE A GLANCE

501(C)3 STATUS

Headquarters established in Chelan, WA

I KNOW LONELY PROJECT VIDEOS

The project harnesses the power of stories to cultivate empathy & understanding, inspire meaningful connection, and help people feel less lonely

LAUNCH OF THE CONNECTION CURRICULUM

The 30 lesson series designed to give 6th-12th grade youth opportunities to connect with others and learn skills to address loneliness

38SHAREDAYS

Thousands of individuals participated by Spreading Hope And Reminding Everyone that they matter on the 7th of each month

150K+ PHYSICAL MERCH & RESOURCES

Physical merchandise such as apparel, wristbands, stickers, hope notes, + more have been distributed across the nation

600+ INDIVIDUAL DONORS

Whether it’s $5 or $5,000, each of donors have stood behind our mission in some way financially

From Only7Seconds resources to additional recommended resources such as videos, educational articles, books, and helplines, our resource hub is accessible to everyone

75K+ VOLUNTEER HOURS

Volunteering at events, organizing merchandise, participating in SHARE Day activities, and SO much more- we couldn't do it without our volunteers

Participated in Global Loneliness Awareness Week including producing a short video titled, "This Is Loneliness" which gained over 25k views LONELINESS AWARENESSWEEK

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM PILOT

Ambassadors intentionally connect with their people and inspire and activate their communities

200+ PARTNERS & ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED

participated with Only7Seconds over the last 5 years

INTERNATIONAL REACH

Mission engagement in Austria, Australia, Canada, the UK, India, the Middle East, and the United States

48 STATES IN THE U.S.

50,000

250,000

YOUTH IMPACTED DIGITAL ENGAGEMENTS

Through Only7Seconds awareness activities, education resources, and empowerment programs

Organic global engagement through our website, comms, and social media networks

ADVOCACY & ADVOCACY & AWARENESS AWARENESS

200+ 200+

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & SPEAKING EVENTS

Events include partner collaborations, local community events, SHARE Day events, presentations, and more

Only7Seconds seeks to be the leading advocate for ending loneliness worldwide. To help make this happen, we make it a priority that our products and resources are accessible to every person.

“My family was on va Espresso Fruit Stand Only7Se QR code and I was like, ‘What’s I had to know I started to dig in to Only7Seconds and I found out that family and friends were actually connected to the organization So, it was the mission and relationships that were connected, and I pursued Only7Seconds ” Colleen Hilton, mental health professional

P R O J E C T

The I KNOW LONELY Project is a series of stories released each month through podcast and video format Paired with access to resources, these stories are public access Each story is also a part of the Connection Curriculum, our school program, which provides youth with a toolkit to feel less lonely and build more meaningful connections

THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT:

To cultivate empathy and understanding for the stories of others

"Hearing Kea’s story quite literally saved my life and changed the trajectory of my children’s lives I was on a path of continued suicide attempts until I heard Kea’s story and was able to come to a place of acceptance of my own Bi-Polar order diagnosis and not feel alone in my story ” listener's story

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DIVERSE STORIES SHARED

77K

VIEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA

"Thank you for sharing these stories My family experienced a very challenging time due to mental health struggles, and it has helped us a lot to open up about those experiences and to know that maybe we can help others who might feel the same way Sometimes just knowing we aren’t the only ones feeling a certain way is all we need to start healing " listener's story

Thosestories connection and stir us to empathy Dr Vivek Murphy says "Empathy has the power to bring together people who would otherwise never meet It has the power to teach us and to reach us in moments of isolation when we think nobody understands Empathy is choosing to see ourselves in another despite our differences It's recognizing that the same humanity - the same desire for meaning, fulfillment and security - exists in each ofus,evenifit'sexpresseduniquely"

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SEASON

that

makes us feel we all “The pandemichas remindedushowmuchwe need our relationships – not only for our happiness but also for our health Our social connections are our lifeline In the face of alarmingly high levels of loneliness across the age span, now is the time for us to rebuild our connections and build a truly people-centered life,” said US S

“T re w re fo also for our health Our social connections are our lifeline In the face of alarmingly high levels of loneliness across the h

THE PODCAST THE PODCAST

“Important and enlightening conversations around mental health I always feel more connected, more empathetic, and more inspired to create connection in my world after listening to the Only7Seconds podcast ” WINDOWBYTHESEA, PODCAST RATING & REVIEW

Alongside our storyteller episodes, we have had a chance to hear from an incredible lineup of guests on our bonus episodes From psychologists and mental health advocates to successful entrepreneurs and influential youth leaders, each guest has shared insights, experiences, and practical advice that have served as a resource for both youth and those who serve youth

AFEWSTORIES AFEWSTORIES THATREMINDUS THATREMINDUS OFOURWHY: OFOURWHY:

“After the leadership summit wrapped up, our staff witnessed students handing out your bracelets and hope note cards We also heard from a spectator that there were ” you matter” and kindness post-it notes left in one of the bathrooms! I love that our students took what they learned and immediately applied it ” EMILY CARTER,

“If it wasn’t for Only7Seconds, I don’t know where I would be I might not be here today A mentor reached out to me when I was in a really dark place, because of Only7Seconds He heard Only7Seconds message and reached out He showed up He cared for me and spoke truth to me when I needed it most One small action, because of Only7Seconds, changed my life and probably saved it ”

ANONYMOUS

“I was on Spotify looking through the podcasts and I found Only7Seconds I had been having a extremely difficult time, my friend group was going through a rough patch and everyone was mad I felt alone and I had been having some pretty hard thoughts and having bad ways to cope with the situation. I listened to a story podcast with Ethan Wall and it was encouraging to hear that episode and know I’m not the only one who went through a hard situation with friends in particular.”

ZOE, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

“Someone left this sticky note on my car after practice today It’s been a rough day so this note made me cry and reminded me I’m not alone thank you!”

INSTAGRAM MESSAGE

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CONNECTION CONNECTION CURRICULU CURRICULU

REVISED & EXPANDED

A series of 30 minute lessons for 6th-12th grade use. Designed th build empathy, intentionally and meaningfully with other people, and discover their own story

4,638 CURRICULUM PARTICIPANTS 2 S WHAT

SCHOOLS ENGAGED WITH OUR MISSION 50+

“I learned how to find peacewithinmyselfand managestressbetter”

“I learned that people are here for you and that one simple text message can save someones life Being in someone ' s life and checking up on them can really benefit their life It made me open my eyes to people I have around me and care about them, just a little more ” - high school student, Almira Coulee Hartline

STUDENTS ARE SAYING:

“Ilearnedhowtobe morecompassionate andsociallyaware” –

“Itmademethink aboutmyfriendsI couldhelp”

AMBASSADOR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM: PILOT PROGRAM: PILOT

Launched in March 2022, the pilot ambassador program is designed to equip and train people who are passionate about starting conversations that matter. Ambassadors intentionally connect with their people and inspire and activate their communities.

"Honored to be an ambassador. Giving and reaching out to my 7 and beyond has had a profound effect on my own struggles and loneliness. This movement is changing lives daily and sometimes it's our own life that is enriched along the way. " ambassador in WA

THE MERCH THE MERCH

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CONTINENTS

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AMBASSADORS

This group of ambassadors on a U.S Airforce Base in the Middle East hosted a resiliency training. Together, they shared the mission of Only7Seconds, talked about the importance of mental health for military personnel, and their own stories about the power of taking 7 seconds to reach out to someone.

Apparel and resources designee to start conversations, fuel the movement and spread hope.

PARTNERSHIPS PARTNERSHIPS

Only7Seconds partners are critical to the success of our mission. By supporting us financially or through collaborative outreach efforts, it increases our impact on communities and individuals and allows us to deliver our mission.

PROGRAM PARTNERS

Arlberg Sports

Ag Supply

Austin Harmon

Brewster Sports

Caso's Country Foods

Culinary Apple

Chelan Links

Donut Parade

Emily Moller Photography

Echo Valley Ski & Tubing

Family Health Centers

Foundation for Social Connection

Gamble Sands

Gunderson Dental

Grandma’s Attic

Grind Coffee

Hanks Harvest Foods

The Vine Coffee

Jet Skis Ahoy

Joëlle s of Chislehurst

Koop Workspace

KOZI Radio

Lakeside Surf

Lake Chelan Community Center

Living Well Family Chiropractic

Marcelas Cocina Mexicana

NBC Camps

Pateros/Brewster Community Resource Center

Promly

RENEW: Grant Behavioral Health and Wellness

CRH Memorial Run Lake Stevens

Speaks 2 Inspire

Skagit Cellars

Thrive Chelan Valley

The Barn

The Vogue

Urban in Cashmere

Northwest Conference

Wenatchee AppleSox

Wild Pines Coffee Co

COLLABORATIONS COLLABORATIONS

Whether it’s through joint projects, shared resources, or combined outreach efforts, our collaborators have played a vital role in amplifying our impact on communities and individuals.

4 YEARS AT STATE B BASKETBALL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WIAA

The State B community has been some of our strongest supporters since day one and we ’ re so grateful for the way they welcome us back every year Throughout the 4 years, we ’ ve been able to give thousands of resources to youth (and adults alike!)

GENEROUS COFFEE CO. COLLABORATION

We are honored to partner with Generous Coffee as one of their featured nonprofits Founded by Ben Higgins (best known for his time on the Bachelor from season 2), Generous Coffee partners with nonprofit organizations to help people and causes all over the world

BUSINESSES & ORGANIZATIONS

SELECTED AS SEATTLE SEAHAWKS CHARITY OF THE MONTH

We were honored to be recognized as the May 2022 Charity of the Month by Bonneville Seattle the Seattle Seahawks Carter Subaru Carter Volkswagon and Carter Acura

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WASHINGTON UNIFIED LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

END SOCIAL ISOLATION & LONELINESS ACTION FORUM PANEL

As partners in the Evidence + Innovation accelerator for the Connection Curriculum, we sat down to chat with a few other creators at the forefront of groundbreaking innovations during the annual action forum hosted by the Foundation For Social Connection

In this collaborative event with Meetup Live Luke Wall and Abraham Sculley discussed the intersection of loneliness and suicide along with some practical advice on spotting suicide warning signs and how you can appropriately intervene participated with Only7Seconds over the last 5 years

Unified youth leaders represented six school districts throughout Washington Students engaged with the Connection Curriculum and had the opportunity to share their own stories, connect with each other and participate in connection challenges with athletes and attendees throughout the state games

CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH WITH ABRAHAM SCULLEY & LUKE WALL

OTHER NOTABLE OTHER NOTABLE HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS

2023 ONLY7SECONDS GALA IN MANSON, WA : TOTAL RAISED: $130,539

We hosted our first successful community gala on April 29, 2023, where we welcomed 160 guests to a memorable evening filled with camaraderie and support for our cause The event featured exciting live and silent auctions, offering unique items and experiences, along with a range of fun activities that brought our community together in celebration of meaningful connections and ending youth loneliness

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD DEVELOPED IN 2023

Our Scientific Advisory Board is designed to provide scientific and technical detail that contributes to the reliability and validity of direction of Only7Seconds This group of experts advise on any major programming and projects, point us towards best-practices and new research, and provide feedback that allows us to best serve youth

MEDIA SPOTLIGHTS

Thank you to the media organizations that have supported and shared the story of Only7Seconds over the last 5 years

KXLY

KIRO 7 News

KXLY Radio

KOZI Radio

Bonneville Media Group

Lake Chelan Mirror

NCW LIFE

3RD PARTY CAMPAIGNS

Over the past 5 years, we ’ ve been incredibly grateful for the groups and individuals who made it a personal mission to fundraise on behalf of Only7Seconds

Wendy Bowman’s Because You Matter Walk/Run/Bike

CRH Memorial Suicide Awareness Event

Todd Link

Small Town Strings at Chelan Valley Farms

Ed Knaggs Opening Day Run

Revelation Wellness X

CONNECTIONS AT THE CAPITOL EVENT IN WASHINGTON, DC

One of our storytellers Izzy Boring represented Only7Seconds and advocated for young adults as a panelist at the Coalition to End Loneliness & Social Isolation's Connections at the Capitol event Throughout the duration of Loneliness Awareness Week in DC, we were also able to meet with the lawmakers asking them to do their part to address the loneliness epidemic

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SUPPORTERS SUPPORTERS

The impact of leadership-level gifts and investments at the foundation of Only7Seconds extend far beyond the parameters of our organization’s reach – these gifts truly make a difference around the world in ending our epidemic of loneliness and equipping our youth, our future, with the necessary tools they need to feel less lonely

Joann Bartolotta

Daniel & Starla Byler

Tori Carpenter

Crystal Clute

Kayla Dosh

Dana Drechsel

Sidney Driessen

Kandice Erickson

Bob Hargadon & Tracy Kellum

Debby Hazen

Danielle Jack

Jay Kalka

Marlene Kaucher

Tammi Larson

Real Life NCW

Pattie Maher

Doug & Lee Ann Mott

Joann Mullett

Lauren Rowell

Katlyn & Jared Slone

Keith & Deb Stennes

Juli & Marc Straub

Tim & Kristy Turner

Steven Van Cohen

The Founders’ Circle represents an extraordinary community of dedicated donors who have made significant investments our transformative work

Membership in the Founders’ Circle is granted to those whose annual contributions total $2,500 or more. To lay the foundation for Only7Seconds’ long-term sustainability, we invite a three-year commitment

Through their support, these members are actively responding to the loneliness epidemic

We thank them so much for their belief in what we do and their dedication to ending loneliness

Pura Vida Foundation

Keith & Deb Stennes

Tom and Meg Names Foundation

Paul Lauzier Foundation

Community Foundation of NCW

Donations in honor of Cade Gebbers

stability Feel inspired to give in this way? Join the Only7Seconds Collective - a community of monthly givers where connection is amplified, authenticity thrives, and loneliness is stomped out

Colleen Hilton & Brent Americk

Jennifer & Eric Best

Jennifer & Burke Bordner

Donald Burton

Larry & Kelli Garcia

Bret & Barb Gardner

Daniel & Rebecca Gebbers

Alyssa Gordon

Bob Hargadon & Tracy Kellum

Sheila & Mark Hodges

Brock & Molly Huard

Brian Lonergan

Kerry & Rob McGhie

Mark Robinson

Roy & Jennifer Robinson

Aaron & Hilary Richmond

Adam & Kelli Rynd

Rick & Laura Smith

Chad & Jeana Steiner

Keith & Deb Stennes

Mark & Robin Stennes

Kristy & Tim Turner

Raja Venugopal & Madhu Gadde

Kristin & John Wall

Dave & Niki Walsh

Ronan & Gillian Walsh

David & Nancy Zuluaga

Amanda & Tony Zuluaga

WHAT’S NEXT FOR ONLY7SECONDS?

Over the past 5 years, tens of thousands of individuals have been inspired to more meaningfully, intentionally connect with others

Our next 5 years, our goal is to engage, educate, and empower 1 million youth to live more meaningfully, intentionally connected lives.