Welcome to the inaugural issue of For All Seasons’ HOPE JOURNAL, a seasonal newsletter specifically for our donors, where you will learn more about the work of For All Seasons and the impact your support makes. Whether you are driven by the services we provide through the Rape Crisis Center, for military families, first responders, educators, and children, or by our work in suicide prevention, anti-human trafficking, and mental health care, we aim to provide you with in-depth information that shows “your dollars at work.”
BEHIND THE SCREENS: PROTECTING KIDS IN HIGH RISK SPACES
Snapshots from three For All Seasons’ client stories and how our agency is fighting to address these issues.
Grace always went to bed with her cellphone in hand, even at the young age of 11. She had convinced her mom, Laura, that the alarm on her phone was the only way she wouldn’t be late for school. Laura never dreamt that agreeing to this seemingly minor request would result in her worst nightmare coming true. What Laura didn’t know was that Grace was being bullied at school and she was desperate to find someone who would listen. Grace found just what she was looking for late at night in the privacy of her room an AI chatbot. Grace confided in the chatbot that she couldn’t take the bullying anymore and wanted to kill herself. Ultimately, Grace’s new “friend” provided her with options. If only Laura had known that AI was so accessible to her daughter, able to create a “fake persona” in minutes.
Chris loved playing Roblox with his friends.
Every night after his homework was done, he “met” his buddies online Then, one day, he “met” a cool girl his age They shared the same love of video games, anime, and music Chris never had a girlfriend before They texted every day, and eventually she started sending nude photos, convincing Chris to do the same Not long after, Chris learned his friend wasn’t a girl at all “She” was a strange man from another country Soon, Chris was being blackmailed “If you don’t send me $500 by tomorrow, every single friend and family member is going to receive these photos ”
16-year-old Tonya began acting out of character. Searching for answers, her father examined her cell phone, reviewed her Instagram and Snapchat accounts and checked her location history. What he uncovered was shocking. Tonya had been targeted online by someone she believed loved her. Over time, the attention and gifts led Tonya to share explicit videos over social media. The exploitation escalated into in-person meetings, and ultimately, to travel across state lines. Eventually Tonya was raped and her life was threatened. Together, Tonya and her father reached out for help.
Grace, Chris, and Tonya have different stories, but they exist in the same digital space. AI, social media, TikTok, YouTube, and general cell phone use can all lead to online and in-person sexual exploitation. Current research shows that one in five youth ages 13 to 20 has experienced online sextortion. For All Seasons is working to reduce the risks through education, awareness, and...
support for victims Funded by grants and private donations, we spend over $325,000 annually to address emerging online dangers and to create programs that actively stop them Through our Center for Learning and anti-human trafficking Regional Navigator program, we:
Host human trafficking awareness and internet safety activities at schools across the Mid-Shore, reaching over 500 students
Develop parent-student targeted education programs focused on preventing human trafficking and online sexual exploitation
Create programs centered around healthy relationships for students, parents, and the broader community during Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Host Anti-Human Trafficking 101 & Online Safety learning sessions for resource partners, donors, legislators, educators, first responders, and community members
Create and air Internet Safety PSAs prior to movie showings at theatres in Dorchester, Kent, and Talbot Counties
Collaborate with local law enforcement, Departments of Social Services and Homeland Security, the FBI, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to coordinate support for victims of human trafficking
Your donations fund these programs, empowering students and families with the knowledge and tools to stay safe Through this support, children and caregivers can navigate the world with greater confidence so kids can be kids, free to learn, grow, and thrive without fear.
Scan this QR code to view our PSA on AI use for teens and mental health
THE CALL THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
The services provided at For All Seasons should never be taken for granted. Every call, every conversation, every moment of advocacy has the power to change a life. Leon’s story is an important reminder of why our presence in the community is so critical a presence we wouldn’t have without YOU.
Early one morning at 3 a m , Leon called the For All Seasons’ crisis hotline, overwhelmed, confused, and angry Without warning, sudden flashbacks of being sexually assaulted and abused came rushing back, sending him into a panic The victim advocate who answered the call met Leon exactly where he was and helped him regain a sense of control.
When Leon arrived at the Rape Crisis Center later that morning, he appeared ashamed, embarrassed, and unsure, but hopeful that someone would believe him. The advocate asked a simple but powerful question, “What does support look like for you right now?”
Leon was scared, but convinced he should notify the proper authorities. Although his assault occurred years prior in Arizona, the For All Seasons advocate immediately contacted a rape crisis center there and helped Leon navigate the reporting process
His healing began with one phone call to our crisis hotline Through For All Seasons’ advocacy, mental health services, psychiatric care, and, most importantly, being believed and heard, Leon found hope. Without your support, there would be no crisis hotline, nowhere for Leon and others like him to turn, and no hope.
This is the impact of For All Seasons meeting people in their darkest moments and walking with them toward healing. Donors like you make it possible for us to say “every story matters.”
THE REACH OF YOUR GIVING THIS QUARTER
Types of Victimization Among Clients
From FY26 Q1 through Q2, For All Seasons delivered over 2,300 services to military veterans and their families. Care was provided through a mix of in-person therapy, telehealth, psychiatry, and case management, meeting people across settings and levels of need.
Your giving expanded access for youth and students. We served 1,147 clients in Kent County, including 589 children and teens under age 18. An additional 1,200 services supported Chesapeake College students, helping young adults stay connected to mental health care during a vulnerable time in life.
Many clients we serve are navigating trauma related to crime and violence. Over 55% of all For All Seasons clients are victims of crime. Last quarter alone, 10,962 services supported children experiencing domestic or family violence, adult survivors of sexual assault, and children impacted by abuse or neglect. These numbers reflect real people receiving timely, trauma-informed care because you chose to invest in their healing.
OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Through grants and donations, For All Seasons maintains a visible presence across the counties we serve often before a call for help is made. Through outreach events, education, training, and resource fairs, our expert, traumainformed staff equip communities with knowledge and connections that promote safety and resilience. This proactive approach helps ensure everyone is aware of and can access the support they need.
GIVING MADE SIMPLE
victims of non-sexual assault violent trauma, including burglary, homicide, etc.
children experiencing domestic or family violence
adult sexual assault survivors
children experiencing sexual abuse or assault
children experiencing physical abuse or neglect
Upcoming Community Outreach and Training by County
February - Releasing Healthy Relationships course for teens
February 20 - Queen Anne’s First Responder Training
February 20/21 - Chesapeake Fire & Ice Festival Porch Party - Talbot
March 17 – St Patrick’s Day Parade Float - Talbot
March 24 – Test Anxiety Presentations, H.H. Garnet Elementary - Kent
February 26/March 26 – Talbot Mentors - Talbot
April 15 – Staff Medication Management Training - ALL
April 20 – Chesapeake College Wellness Week - Queen Anne’s April 29 – Wellness Training, Easton Utilities - Talbot
This is part 1 of 3 in our giving strategy series. Learn more: forallseasonsstories.org/waystogive
One mission. Many meaningful paths.
Whether you choose to give annually, support a specific campaign, or include For All Seasons in your estate plans, your generosity plays a vital role in the agency’s programs, growth, and sustainability. Each offers a different way to create impact, and each provides you with different tax and estate planning benefits. What they all share is this: your generosity matters, and it moves our mission forward.
Annual Giving – Putting Your Dollars to Work Immediately
Sidney Davenport-Trond Director of Development strond@forallseasonsinc.org
Annual gifts fuel our engine They provide the steady, reliable support that allows the Rape Crisis Center and Emergency Hotlines to run 24/7/365 They allow the Center for Learning to create, produce, record, and share educational trainings with the community, educators, First Responders, clients, victims, and other community groups They support the means necessary for our outreach team to share our services with the community at large And they enable For All Seasons to attract talented, qualified, expert staff For donors, annual gifts are generally deductible up to 60% of adjusted gross income (AGI) Appreciated assets (stocks, bonds, or mutual funds) are generally deductible up to 30% of AGI, which also helps avoid paying capital gains taxes on the appreciation while deducting the full fair market value.
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Thank you for your continued support, for believing in the work we do, for understanding that everyone is touched by mental health in some way, shape or form, and for helping us always say: Your Story Matters.
What began in 1986 as one woman’s determination to serve children experiencing sexual assault has grown into a mental health lifeline for thousands As we reflect on that growth over the last 40 years, we are keenly aware that we could not have done this without YOU, our donors In 1986, we employed just one full-time and one part-time staff member who covered Talbot and the surrounding counties Now, in 2026, For All Seasons’ employment has increased to nearly 100 team members, including clinicians, psychiatry team members, victim advocates, case managers, client service representatives, interpreters, Center for Learning faculty, and executive and support staff
In the last 15 years, For All Seasons has worked with, supported, and guided over 28,000 clients approximately 1 in 9 Mid-Shore residents. Today, our services stretch across the entire state of Maryland
CLINICIAN’S CORNE CLINICIAN’S CORNER
A Note of Gratitude to our Donors from Chief Clinical Officer Lesa Mulcahy, LCSW-C
When I think about the impact your support makes on the people we serve, I’m reminded that mental health affects everyone, from the youngest to the very oldest members of our community. Each person’s needs are different. Some arrive in crisis, while others seek support during life’s challenges. What they all share is the need for expert, nonjudgmental, compassionate care. Through the integrated and timely services our team provides, individuals and families are able to find hope.
Recently, we have seen an increase in very young children some as young as three and four who are experiencing significant emotional distress and the effects of trauma. Because of your generosity, these children do not have to wait.
They receive immediate support and are connected to therapy, with care extended to their families so healing begins together I also think about a grandmother in her 80s who came in seeking care for depression and loneliness following the loss of a family member, and another client in their 90s working through long-standing trauma that resurfaced later in life. Just in the past month, a man in his 50s came to us overwhelmed by anxiety and the weight of financial and marital challenges. These experiences remind us that mental health concerns can affect people of every age and stage of life.
This work is possible because of you. Your giving allows those we serve to focus on healing, not logistics, during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Thank you.
For All Seasons is a 501(c)3 charitable organization (EIN 52-1496434) All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
