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How A Michigan-Based Apparel Brand Is Approaching Mental Health
Jacqueline (Jacki) Wolverton, a Michigan resident, founded a 501(c)(3) organization called The Coddiewomple Fund at the beginning of 2022. At the end of each year, The Coddiewomple Fund will provide financial assistance to individuals or families who need assistance affording mental health therapy. The idea for the fund came from her own battle with mental health. Even with a full-time job and health insurance, Jacki and her family found it challenging to afford therapy. She soon realized she wasn’t alone.