Going Green for Good: Why I’m Donating 10% of My eBay Sales to Mental Health America

Hey friends—Jenni here (aka JstJenni), tapping in with a little heart‑to‑heart and a whole lot of green. As many of you know, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year I wanted to do more than just wear a green ribbon. I wanted to turn my everyday hustle—yes, your girl’s eBay shop—into a force for good. So here’s the deal: I’m donating 10% of every sale from my eBay listings straight to Mental Health America.

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Why Mental Health Matters to Me

I’ve been raw about my own mental‑health journey on this blog—celebrating the highs, owning the lows, and sharing the messy middle. Mental health isn’t a luxury; it’s as vital as brushing your teeth or getting that morning coffee. And yet stigma still holds too many of us back from talking, seeking help, or even admitting we need a day off.

Mental Health America fights exactly that stigma, offering public education, advocacy, policy change, and direct services to millions across the U.S. Whether it’s free screenings, peer support groups, or pushing for better insurance parity, they’re on the front lines.

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Green Is More Than a Color

You’ve probably seen the “Be Seen in Green” campaigns floating around—green bandanas, green shirts, even green shoes. There’s a reason for all that verdant love: green is the official color of mental health awareness. It’s a universal symbol that says, “I see you, I stand with you, and mental health matters.”

Check out the Be Seen in Green collection to pick up tees, totes, pins, and more—all proceeds from this fundraiser support Mental Health America’s mission to advance mental health for every community (Mental Health America).

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Illinois Podcast Spotlight

If you’re hungry for more local insight, tune into MHAI Talks: A podcast brought to you by Mental Health America of Illinois. From policy deep‑dives to personal stories, MHAI’s Young Leaders and seasoned advocates break down everything you need to know to make mental health a priority in the Prairie State (Mental Health Americ).

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Upcoming Webinar: Action through Advocacy

Action through advocacy: How to make a difference by telling your story
📅 Tuesday, May 13
⏰ 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT

Have you wanted to take action through advocacy but aren’t sure where to start? Our voices and stories are some of the most powerful tools we can use to impact change. Join Mental Health America and members of our Young Leaders Council for a free 60‑minute session where you will:

• Discuss steps you can take to become a mental health advocate and champion

• Learn how storytelling can be used to create a positive impact

• Explore examples of how personal narratives have successfully influenced policy making

👉 Register now for free (Mental Health America)

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How You Can Help (Without Even Trying)

1. Shop my eBay listings—vintage treasures, digital downloads, sassy art prints, quirky décor—you name it.

2. At checkout, 10% of your total automatically goes to Mental Health America via eBay for Charity.

3. Feel amazing. Seriously.

Bonus: Post your haul or your green‑themed fit, tag me (@jstjenni), and use #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Let’s make green go viral. 🌱

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More Ways to Engage This May

• Be Seen in Green Fundraiser: Grab your gear and show off your green pride—100% of proceeds fuel MHA’s public‑education, policy, and direct‑service programs.

• Wear Green Day (May 15): Snap a selfie in your favorite green outfit and tag #MakeItOKIowa and #HeyIowa to support Iowa’s statewide campaign to end stigma.

• MHAI Story Series: Hear first‑hand from local leaders and University of Iowa athletes about their mental‑health journeys.

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The Ripple Effect

Every item you snag from my eBay store isn’t just a purchase—it’s a vote for a world where “How are you, really?” is as common as “Good morning.” It’s a reminder that community support can turn whispers of shame into roars of solidarity.

So let’s light up May in green, shop with purpose, and keep the conversation going long after the month ends. Because mental health isn’t seasonal—it’s a lifelong journey, and nobody should have to walk it alone.

Ready to shop? 👉 Visit My eBay Store

Thanks for showing up, tuning in, and standing up for mental health—one purchase, one green outfit, one brave conversation at a time. Let’s do this. 💚