🚨Teen Secures $50,000 Google Donation to Scale Mental Health Platform Already Supporting 1.2 Million Students 🚨

I’m so excited to share some big news with you! My non-profit, Uplift Teens Today has received a $50,000 sponsorship from Google to support the continued growth of the Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools & Communities.

At just 16, Taanvi Arekapudi has already built one of the largest youth-led mental health platforms in the world, Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools & Communities, which supports over 1.2 million students across the U.S., Ireland, and India. 

Now, Nexus is receiving a major boost: a $50,000 donation from Google to expand its reach through website upgrades and a new mobile app. Backed by Harvard, NAMI, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, Nexus is a FREE, 24/7-access, clinically vetted platform that gives students access to coping strategies, peer stories, and culturally inclusive resources. 

Big News! $50,000 Donation from Google Image

Since launch, Nexus has raised over $270,000 in combined cash and in-kind contributions, powered by 200+ youth ambassadors and partnerships with districts, cities, and universities nationwide. Featured on FOX, CNN, CBS, and The Seattle Times, Taanvi is now setting her sights on reaching 80 million students nationwide. 

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Press Contact: 

Taanvi Arekapudi 

Founder & Executive Director 

Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools 

Phone: 425.409.7529 

Email: info@taanvi.us 

Website: www.nexusforschools.com

Social Media: @taanvis.inspiration 

Scroll below for the full press release, impact numbers, and next steps.

Spoke with 5,000+ students during my Speaking Tour in Grays Harbor County, WA

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Kenmore, WA — Uplift Teens Today, a nonprofit founded by 16-year-old international bestselling author and mental health advocate Taanvi Arekapudi, has received a $50,000 donation from Google to help expand its groundbreaking project, the Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools & Communities. Nexus, created by teens for teens, is already impacting 1.2 million students across 20+ U.S. states, 100+ schools, and pilots in Ireland and India. The platform provides 24/7 access to coping tools, expert guidance, and real peer stories, bridging cultural divides and addressing gaps in mental health support for LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse youth. 

Alongside these funds, Nexus has leveraged $200,000+ in in-kind support, including free venues, printing, video editing, and tech services, plus 5,000+ volunteer hours valued at $30/hour. Powered by 200+ youth ambassadors, a 20-member Youth Board, and a network of adult advisors, Nexus has raised a total of $270,000+ in combined cash and in-kind contributions since launch. 

“This support from Google validates what young people across the country already know, youth-led solutions are changing the future of mental health,” said Taanvi Arekapudi, Founder & President of Uplift Teens Today. “With this investment, we’ll continue scaling Nexus through website upgrades and our upcoming mobile app, ensuring students everywhere have access to support whenever they need it.” 

Nexus has been recognized by top organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Harvard’s Digital Wellness Lab, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and endorsed by leaders such as Governor Jay Inslee and the White House. The

nonprofit has been featured in 50+ major media outlets (FOX, CNN, CBS, ABC, The Seattle Times), reaching 20 million+ viewers worldwide. 

With a bold vision to reach 80 million students nationwide, Nexus is on track to become the largest youth-created mental health support platform in the world. 

For more information, visit www.nexusforschools.com. 

Thank you for believing in this mission from the very beginning and for helping us build something that’s truly changing lives! Excited to continue to bring the impact globally, and to work together to make it happen.

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Warmly, 

Taanvi Arekapudi 

Learn more here: 

www.taanvi.us 

Mental Health Advocate & Speaker 

International Bestselling Author of Uplift Teens Today (avail. on Amazon & Website). 

Creator of the Emotion Cards: Unveiling the Power of Emotions, One Card at a Time Card Deck (avail. on Website). 

Founder of Nexus: Mental Health Hub for Schools. Want to Learn More? Visit nexusforschools.com