Sustainability, Community, Joy and Giving Back. By attending our Night Out & Clothing Swap you will help to grow them all!

How to participate in the Swap:

1. Register for the event and get your tickets here. Tickets are required for entry at this event.

2. Gather your *gently* preloved clothing to donate. PLEASE BRING NO MORE THAN 20 ITEMS.

3. You can drop off your items in advance (see FAQs for drop off locations) or bring them the night of the event.

4. Join us Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM at Bear Hill Golf Club in Stoneham. Bring a sustainable tote bag for your new pre-loved items.

5. Check-in at the front table using your ticket from Eventbrite. If you didn't drop them off beforehand, bring your items to be put in the shop.

6. Enter our raffles, mingle, make friends, partake in some fun activities, chat about sustainability, and enjoy

7. Once it's your turn, go "shopping"!

Proceeds from the Clothing Swap will enable Pebbles of Stength to continue their mission of suicide prevention through destigmatizing conversations about suicide and suicidal thoughts. We strive to create a safe and compassionate space for individuals who are struggling and their loved ones. Together, we envision a world where open dialogue and understanding can save lives and offer hope to those in crisis. These funds will be going toward our upcoming "Talk About It" bench campaign.

Get your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/night-out-clothing-swap-tickets-777759859677

For Paul's birthday let's spread some love and kindness. And it's super easy!

• Grab some post-its (or even paper and tape).

• Write a simple, meaningful message to someone letting them know they are special.

• Distribute your notes anywhere and everywhere.

• Take a few pics and tag Pebbles of Strength on Facebook or Instagram. #postifsforpaulie

• Feel good for the rest of the day.

Let's see post-its all over the place!

Please share this to get the word out near and far!

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Boston Area Walk

Location: Boston Common (Parkman Bandstand) - Boston, MA

Check-in/Registration Time: 8:30 am

Event Begins: 10:00 am

Walk Route: 3 loops = 3 miles ... wheelchair and stroller friendly!

Dog Friendly: YES!

​For more information, please contact:

Phone: 617-439-0940

Email: jvanderstad@afsp.org

The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.

The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health issues to talk about their work, and what more needs to be done to make mental health care a reality for people worldwide.

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

North Shore Community Walk

Location: Cashman Park - Newburyport, MA

Check-in/Registration Time: 9:00 am

Event Begins: 10:00 am

Parking: Free

Walk Route: 2.5 miles ... wheelchair and stroller friendly!

Dog Friendly: YES!

​For more information, please contact:

• Phone: 617-439-0940

• Email: jvanderstad@afsp.org

Register as an individual and meet new people at the 5K. Or sign up as a team captain and invite your friends and family to join you. Strollers and our four-legged friends are welcome, too.

The 5K also allows the Samaritans to raise critical funds to support their lifesaving programs, including their 24/7 Helpline, suicide prevention workshops, suicide grief support services, and Hey Sam, their peer-to-peer mental health support text line for young people. Thanks to your support through the 5K and other events, the Samaritans are able to offer these vital services free of charge.

Pebbles of Strength will be hosting an event in support of World Suicide Prevention Day. Join us for an evening of raising awareness, music, family-friendly activities, and a luminary memorial.

Pebbles of Strength will be hosting an informational table at the Stoneham Summer Concert Series on the Common. Come by to get your Talk About Pin and card and see what other surprises have in store!

Pebbles of Strength will be joining the Stoneham Coalition at the Stoneham Chamber Health & Wellness Fair to distribute Talk About It pins and cards.

Learn more about this event