Well Community

Community Involvement: Internships Serve Students

The Well is a community within a larger community. Local businesses, restaurants, churches, civic groups and educational institutes are just some of the neighbors who participate in the hope and stability of Well members. With ...

Four Things About Serving at the Well That Might Surprise You

As our volunteers have found, serving at the Well Community is a uniquely rewarding experience. But if you’re still thinking about lending a hand at the Well, there are a few things you might find ...

A Well World: Party Hardy

For most of us, parties are routinely a part of our community life. We gather for birthdays, holidays, Super Bowls and major life events. We celebrate the people and memories we treasure most. We laugh ...

The Generosity of Love

Member braids another member's hair. Although members of the Well Community often face stigma and rejection because of their struggles with mental health difficulties, at the Well they find a place where others accept and ...

Serious, Yet in the Shadows: Why Your Gifts Matter

Serious mental illnesses often stay in the shadows rather than take the spotlight in conversations about giving and generosity. Though these diseases typically get less attention than illnesses like cancer or causes like animal welfare, ...

Wishing Others Well

Catherine and Nelson Downing first visited the Well Community about 15 years ago at the invitation of a friend who regularly volunteered. “It was the annual Christmas party,” Catherine recalled. “At that time members submitted ...
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