Moxie Pest Control Awards $200,000 Grant to AFSP

NEW YORK – Moxie Pest Control announced it will award $100,000 annually for the next two years to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) — a $200,000 total commitment — to support suicide prevention awareness, education and community engagement nationwide.

AFSP is an organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy and support for individuals and families impacted by suicide.

The two-year partnership builds on a five-year relationship between Moxie Pest Control and AFSP, including employee participation in local Out of the Darkness Walks, where Moxie team members have gathered with families, friends and community members to honor lives lost, share stories and walk together in solidarity. Since 2022, Moxie Pest Control has raised over $250,000 for AFSP's mission, the company said. 

"The work of AFSP is personally meaningful to me," said Jason Walton, founder of Moxie Pest Control. "Five years ago, my daughter Jessica died by suicide and left a hole in our hearts and in our lives. I'm thankful for all the work that AFSP does to raise awareness, strengthen community and support resources essential to suicide prevention. Together, we are committed to reducing stigma and expanding our understanding and compassion."

Over the next two years, Moxie will collaborate with AFSP on awareness initiatives, storytelling and community participation efforts designed to help ensure individuals and families know they are not alone and that support is available, Moxie Pest Control said. 

"Moxie Pest Control has been a longtime supporter of AFSP, and we thank the organization for the generous donation to our mission. I want to particularly thank the Walton family and the Moxie employees for participating in so many of the Out of the Darkness Community Walks over the years," said AFSP Chief Executive Officer Robert Gebbia. "Together, through the power of community, we are raising awareness so that others who have experienced loss or who have struggled with mental health know that they are not alone."

If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is always available.