Suicide Loss Memorial Foundation Is Officially Open

We are proud to announce that Suicide Loss Memorial Foundation is officially registered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serving the Greeley, Colorado community, Northern Colorado, and hopefully one day all of Colorado.

This has been a labor of love — built from personal loss, a deep belief in the power of human connection, and a commitment to making sure fewer people have to navigate grief and mental health struggles alone.

Our board is in place and ready to work. Nicole Arellano-Forget serves as Founder and President, bringing over ten years of lived experience with suicide loss and a passion for creating healing spaces and connection. Alexander Arellano serves as Vice President, contributing five years of operations management experience and his own personal journey with mental health. Celeste Cardenas serves as Treasurer, bringing over 17 years of financial services and nonprofit development experience, including directing more than $300,000 in charitable funds.

We are currently in the planning and fundraising phase for all three of our core programs — Memorials that Heal, our Community Garden, and our Youth Social Engagement Program. Each one is designed to create real, tangible spaces and experiences where people can find connection, community, and healing.

If our mission speaks to you, we invite you to join us — through your time, your voice, or your support.

All donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar helps us build something that lasts.