D36 Ari Romer Community Foundation
D36 ARI ROMER Community Foundation is a Men's Mental Health Community Focus nonprofit organization based in Seattle
D36 Ari Romer Community Foundation, our organization supports young men aged 18 to 36 navigating the challenges of everyday trauma, isolation, addiction, and mental health issues. Many of whom are still processing unresolved childhood trauma. We focus on helping them to build community through year-round healing-centered events, support lines, while working in groups and acquiring skills for creative healthy self-expression methods. Trained volunteers and staff lead inclusive initiatives that foster resilience, promote emotional wellness, and all to honor the legacy of our late local compassionate, and loving friend Ari Romer.
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or simply connect, we welcome your involvement. Contact us by phone at (206407-7825). For more details or to get involved, email us at [email protected]. Let’s build som ething meaningful together at D36 Ari Romer Community Foundation.
Transformative Support Programs for Young Men
We offer a range of initiatives designed to support young men aged 18 to 36 through life’s most difficult transitions. Our services include a 24-hour phone support line, free listening sessions, and peer-led programs that prioritize emotional safety, mental health support in privacy. We also provide community-based outreach through efforts like backpacks 4 hope, which equips individuals reentering society with essential items, and the make it make sense phone line, connecting callers to volunteer peer listeners and resources.
Every program is shaped by empathy, purpose, and the belief that healing happens in safe, supportive environments. Our work uplifts individuals by encouraging healthy self-expression and collective engagement, offering young men real pathways toward growth and stability.
Purposeful Roots and a Legacy of Compassion
Our foundation was born from a powerful desire to honor Ari Romer and the work he started with his peers and friends a legacy built on inclusion, love, and unwavering community care. The organization emerged from a group of dedicated residents, parents, and leaders who recognized the urgent need to provide safe, affirming spaces for young men facing emotional and societal pressures during a critical stage of life. Their shared vision sparked a movement grounded in empathy and collective responsibility.
We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity, growth, and connection through showing up—consistently, intentionally, and wholeheartedly—for those navigating difficult chapters. With every conversation, every project, and every moment of outreach, we carry forward the promise to build a more caring community.
Support in Every Backpack
Provides young men exiting treatment or incarceration with backpacks filled with essentials, snacks, and resources. This small gesture, delivered with care, offers a sense of dignity, encouragement, and immediate support as they reenter the community.
Voices Through Visual Stories
An annual creative contest inviting men aged 21–36 to share their struggles through powerful poster designs. Winners receive prizes and public recognition, and all participants help raise awareness and foster unity through shared experiences and storytelling.
Safe Space to Be Truly Heard
Volunteers offer confidential, judgment-free listening for those feeling isolated or overwhelmed. Whether over the phone or in person, peer listeners create compassionate space for expression while ensuring respect, privacy, and human connection without pressure or advice.
Shining a Light on Men's Mental Health
Join us in honoring Ari Romer’s legacy by raising awareness for mental health challenges faced by men aged 18 to 36. Your donation helps fund impactful events, connect individuals to care, and spark life-changing conversations. Together, we can break the silence, build community, and create safe spaces for healing and support. Every contribution brings us closer to a future where no man feels alone in his struggle.