“Rally of Hearses, Rally Up Guns Down” Parade
”The Black Church and Mental Health”
Panelists on Mental Health in June at Thankful Baptist Church in Stephens, GA
Community talk on Mental Health at Billups Grove Baptist Church in Athens, Ga in June 2024.
“This is My Story” How Mothers Sustained Their Mental Health after losing their daughters to Domestic Violence and how ONE survivor is still sustainin
1st Annual Mental Health Walk partnership with “Friends of Advantage”
Thank you to Athens-Clarke County Mayor Kelly Girtz for his continued support.
Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Robbie Hooker for your continued support.
Community Crisis Resources Forum
“Empowerment Essentials
(L-R Tochuku Ikedionwu, D. Lamar Handy and Latarsha Deadwyler)
March 26, 2024 Advantage Behavior joined The DL Handy Foundation for the first “Empowerment Essentials” in Athens, GA. Two advantage representatives; Tochuku Ikedionwu and Latarsha Deadwyler presented on What Mental Health Is, Types of Mental Health and some of the myths behind Mental Health.
“Let’s Talk: Am I a Strong Black Man, Am I a Strong Black Woman?
Thank you Mayor Shameka Reynolds of Lithonia, GA for your support!
2023 Youth Explosion Family Engagement
2023 Youth Explosion Family Engagement
The DL Handy Foundation Inc. partnered with Iris Chandler Ministries Inc. for a community giveback in Athens, GA. The event included speakers on mental health, juvenile advocacy and opioid/fetananyl crisis. Families received school supplies, giveaways and more.
“2023 Youth Explosion”
(Pictured L-R) Commissioner Dexter Fisher, Minister Iris Chandler, Founder of Iris Chandler Ministries, Commissioner Tiffany Taylor and D. Lamar Handy, Founder of The D. Lamar Handy Foundation, Inc.
Dynamic team
Athens Technical College
National guard
Some of our winners
corporate prayer
Minister Chandler and Councilwoman Carrie reid
the divine nine love
Meet presenter latarsha deadwyler, mental health speaker
(L-R) Minister Iris Chandler, Latarsha Deadwyler and D. Lamar Handy
Meet presenter, Shanna Jackson-Sheats, opioid/fetanyl crisis speaker
Meet presenter Julia sanders, juvenile advocacy
Julia Sanders is the Founder/Chief Executive Officer at Juvenile Offender Advocate, Inc.
”Let’s Talk Live BRo, You Good?”
Kendra scott giveback party
The DL Handy Foundation Inc. partnered with Kendra Scott Jewelry store in Beechwood Athens the weekend of May 11th-14th. 20% of in-store and online sales benefitted the foundation and Mental Health Awareness.
“Let’s Talk Live, Bro You Good?”
The DL Handy Foundation Inc. hosted our very first Atlanta Mental Health Talk on June 23rd at Ponce City Market, Atlanta, Ga.
Gentlemen from “Let’s Talk Live, Bro, You Good?”
The night was filled with discussions on mental health, resources and how we as men can work together to help each other. Deep stories were shared and group discussions.
Host and Panelists
L-R (Dr. Vaughn Gay, Licensed Therapist, Bailey “BaileyBInspires” Britton, Host and Jeron Trotman, Founder of Black Men Behavior Analysis)
Community Pillars
L-R ( Brandon Herring, Owner of Herring & Smith Insurance Group, Dr. Vaughn Gay, Licensed Therapist, Bailey “BaileyBInspires” Britton, Host and Jeron Trotman, Founder of Black Men Behavior Analysis)
panelists
L-R ( Dr. Vaughn Gay, Licensed Therapist, and Jeron Trotman, Founder of Black Men Behavior Analysis)
Panelists, Founder and Host
L-R ( Dr. Vaughn Gay, Licensed Therapist, D. Lamar Handy, Founder of The DL Handy Foundation Inc., Bailey “BaileyBInspires” Britton, Host and Jeron Trotman, Founder of Black Men Behavior Analysis)
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Our efforts are to empower the community through scholarships, panel discussions and events. We focus on Mental Health Awareness reminding individuals "It's Okay To Not Be Okay" You’re not alone!