Happiness Project

Happiness Project is proud to continue our partnership with AFSP Illinois by contributing $50,000 and serving as Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk. Mental health awareness is core to who we are, and this partnership allows us to support the distribution of suicide prevention resources and programming across Illinois and the country.

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We're inviting our Happiness Project community to help us go further — register to join our walk team or make a contribution to support our efforts. Together, our steps create hope.

To register or donate click on the buttons at the top of this page or visit the Happiness Project team page.

2026 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk
PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

 Happiness Project × AFSP Illinois are proud to come together to help raise awareness, support suicide prevention, and remind people that no one has to face their struggles alone. This year, Happiness Project is honored to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk and contribute $50,000 to help fund suicide prevention research, education, and support through AFSP Illinois.

The LIMITED EDITION Hold Onto Hope Collection was created to give everyone a way to show their support for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Whether you wear it every day or at the 2026 Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk, every purchase helps support AFSP Illinois’ lifesaving mission while spreading a message of hope. Together, this partnership is helping turn hope into action while supporting lifesaving mental health initiatives and bringing more people into the conversation. 

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Use code AFSPCHI for 20% off.
A portion of every purchase will support the Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk. 

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About AFSP

AFSP saves lives and brings hope to those affected by suicide through education, advocacy, research, and support. 

Why We Fight Suicide

 Suicide claims more lives each year than war, murder, and natural disasters combined, yet only receives a fraction of the funding. Together, we can change that. 

The Movement

The Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk is about community, connection, healing, and hope. However you participate - as a walker, virtual participant, donor, or sponsor - you are helping build awareness around suicide prevention.