Our Impact - 2023
These are some highlighted events where the Ashenafi Lom Foundation was able to make a difference, educate, and support the local community. Click here to read our End of Year 2023 letter.
Dash for Ash
Memorial Event
On January 28, 2023, Dashers came together in Tumon to raise awareness for teen mental health and suicide prevention. All proceeds were donated to Harvest House to support foster children.
Screening of
Reckoning with the Primal Wound
The foundation partnered with the University of Guam to screen an award-winning film about adoption trauma and the ACES score. Over 100 people joined in person and online for a great discussion with Dr. Juan Rapadas and Julie Murrell, PLC.
Guam Football Association
Scholarship
The Ashenafi Lom Foundation Scholarship Fund was established in partnership with Wings FC.
Out of the Darkness
Community Walk
Candlelight memorial service and community outreach in partnership with Rainbows Guam and Life Works Guam.
Junior Achievement
Group "LaLa"
In partnership with the foundation, the Junior Achievement Group "LaLa" made a mental health handbook for their peers.
Middle School
Dodgeball Tournament
The foundation partnered with Discovery Learning Center, Guam Dodgeball, and GABA.
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Bus Stop
Painting
Community members gathered to repaint a bus stop and promote teen mental health.
Toys for
Foster Children
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