Origins of Fong Cares Foundation
Overview of the Fong Cares Foundation
Mental health challenges have reached a global crisis, affecting individuals across all demographics. The pressures of daily life, economic strain, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have intensified mental health issues, contributing to rising suicide rates.
“Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community.” Source: World Health Organization – Mental Health (Mental health)
Mission Statement for Fong Cares Foundation
The Fong Cares Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is committed to advancing mental health well-being by empowering community organizations through grantmaking, advocacy, and direct support for individuals in high-stress professions.
We prioritize mental health awareness, resilience, and accessible resources in Southern Nevada, Colorado, and Arizona, to ensure that legal professionals, first responders, and veterans receive the support they need. Fong Cares recognizes the need to reach out to our community seniors and youth who also face the challenges of depression and suicide.
Positive Impact on the Community
The Fong Cares Foundation is dedicated to increasing community awareness and education in the areas of mental health and well-being.
Fundraising Market Focus and Charitable Giving Action
Our charitable giving strategy prioritizes funding community-driven projects that align with our mission to enhance mental health and well-being.
By partnering with organizations dedicated to mental health advocacy, we will help to increase their resources and foster their long-term community mission.
“To Know Michael Hercules Wilfong was to know a truly good Human. Whether you’ve known him for years or just a few days, Michael’s kind spirit was always present. Even though sometimes he could seem to be a little indifferent, you knew he was paying attention to you. I remember Michael mentoring my nephew, Steven Nwogbe. Steven was excited every day to learn as much as he could from Michael and still today, in his own firm, he credits a lot of his success to that mentorship. A mentor, and a trusted friend who you could depend on, without fail.
I will always remember Michael as an honest, candid, and trustworthy individual who was selflessly disciplined and dedicated to his craft and would help anybody. He brought a unique gentleness, along with patience, kindness and compassion into the lives of everyone around him.
I’m grateful for the times Michael shared with me and my family. “
Millie Washington
My friend – Michael “the Fong” Wilfong
“You will meet no one else like him. Brilliant, brave, hilarious; a steadfast friend, a loving father. He was a rare and special person. He approached everyone with a heart open to the idea that a stranger is just a friend he’s never met. A great conversationalist because he could talk and listen. He was so smart and curious about the world and had something insightful to contribute on any topic, in any setting.”
“His middle name was no lie. He could back down a man twice his size to avoid a bar fight. He hit the books hard, at this point in the plot. He free style rapped every chance he got. Judo became a part of his life in college. Eventually a black belt, he was a patient teacher to children and adults, a model of the gentle way. A warrior at heart and in life.”