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It's time for a connection revolution.

We’re raising $50,000 to jumpstart our youth programming for the upcoming 2025–26 school year—fueling the launch of our upcoming clubs and youth ambassador program across schools and communities. Each of these initiatives will equip young people with the tools, space, and support to build meaningful relationships, lead with empathy, and create lasting impact in their communities.

This isn’t just about a number—it’s about starting a movement. Your gift directly powers the fight to end youth loneliness and helps us build a future where no young person feels disconnected or unseen.

*Only7Seconds is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization.
All donations are 100% tax deductible. Our EIN: 87-1356736. Checks can be mailed to: Only7Seconds: PO Box 2, Chelan WA 98816.

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STUDENT-LED IMPACT

ACH'S ANNUAL WELLNESS DAY

HEAR DIRECTLY FROM STUDENTS

JAXSON'S IMPACT

INSPIRING MEANINGFUL CONNECTION

LAKEVIEW DRIVE-IN

CHELAN HIGH SCHOOL

ZOE'S STORY

how your donation has made impact:

STANWOOD INTER-HIGH EVENT

DISTRIBUTED OVER 10K FREE RESOURCES

Take a look at some of the impact you've helped make over the 2024-25 school year.

Jaxson is a senior at Cascade Highschool in Leavenworth, WA who started following Only7Seconds on social media after he saw some friends posting about the mission. He decided that he wanted to bring Only7Seconds to his school so he started talking to one of his advisors about it.

Together, they decided to host a “self-care” week as a collaborative effort with the clubs at the school and invited us to join them for an assembly! One of our favorite parts of the job is getting to be in-person with students so we loved our time with the Kodiaks! 🐻❤️

donate $2,000 to sponsor an assembly

This year marked our 3rd year back at Almira Coulee Hartline High School for their annual Wellness Day where students participate in mini-seminars and activities about social health, physical health, and mental health throughout the day. The administration conducts an annual survey gathering feedback from students and here's how students rated the presentation from Only7Seconds on a scale of 1-5.

your support allows us to support projects like "wellness day"

  • 100% of students rated it as a 3 or higher
  • 94% rated it a 4 or 5
  • 58.5% rated it a 5

Every year, we interact and distribute free merch and resources (like our hope notes, wristbands, stickers, lanyards, and more!) Over the last school year, we've given away over 10,000 resources at tabling events, through collaborative partnerships, and individual interactions.

Your donation supports free resources that inspire and remind youth that they matter.

Chelan High School is one of our 2024-25 clients who have fully embraced the message of Only7Seconds aided by the support of grants and donations. Here’s what it’s looked like for them to integrate our work with their 450 students this year.

  • Our team has worked closely with their team providing professional development & training opportunities as they’ve onboarded the Connection Curriculum.

  • We were able to host an assembly with all 9-12th graders where we talked about loneliness and practiced simple tactics for connection.

  • Their Student Body Leadership has taken the lead on incorporating the messaging during Spirit Week and have piloted some upcoming student lead initiatives by leading monthly connection activities with their peers.
Riley is a high school senior who advocated to bring the Only7Seconds movement in her school. She's been piloting some upcoming student-led initiatives in her school. And we were able to provide over 400 t-shirts for her high school.

We frequently have students reaching out with the vision to do something similar in their schools. Your donation enables us to support these student-led initiatives!

your donation of $15 can provide a student with a t-shirt and tangible resources

"My name is Zoe! I’ve gone through some pretty tough things in my life and have been in a really dark place where I felt completely alone. I was on Spotify looking through podcasts and I found Only7Seconds. I had been having a extremely difficult time and my friend group was going through a rough patch. I felt alone and I had been having some pretty hard thoughts. I ended up listening to one of the podcasts and he was talking about a story with friends. It was great to hear “hey I’m not the only one who went through a hard situation” especially with friendships in particular.

Only7Seconds has really really helped me in my life and helped me encourage others. I sent one of the Only7Seconds messages it to a few people and one of the people I sent it to said they really needed to hear that. We got to have a great conversation!"

your donation supports kids like zoe, who hear stories from the I know lonely project and get the reminder that they aren't alone in their experiences.  

At every event, we ask students (and adults!) to practice our mission by taking 7 seconds to reach out to someone they care about— Here's some stories we've heard after!

My dad had an easier time at work after I texted him today! —Mallory
I sent my mom a message saying I love you and she said she really needed to hear that and it made her day better. – Karina

I texted my friend and now we are going to hangout soon. - Isabella

I got to reach out to my buddy that has always supported me and done so much good for me. When I had crashed my car and he made a 30 minute drive in 7 minutes juts to make sure I was ok. –anonymous 

The student body at Stanwood High School invited our team to join their inter-high event where they hosted leadership teams from 15 other schools, totaling 800 high school students in attendance. We received enthusiastic feedback from the attendees who are excited to take the mission & message of O7S back to their schools. Here's one story shared:

Your support allows us to continue to impact lives like aria's.

This has made a huge difference in my life. After going to this conference, I am finally starting to confront my past. I went through a similar experience, but have been too ashamed to admit it. Now I realize that to completely heal, I have to acknowledge what I have gone through and be proud that I am still here today. Thank you for inspiring me to continue to heal and thank you for holding that conference, it truly did change my life. – Aria 

Over the past few years, we've partnered closely with Lakeview Drive-In. Lakeview is an Lake Chelan's iconic drive-in and known for predominantly employing youth (often their first workplace experience!), We've been able to offer some sessions on workplace connection and belonging as loneliness prevention. Here's what Amy (Lakeview's Owner) has to share:  

Your support allows us to continue to meet youth where they are at (whether online, in schools, or at work!).

Supporting Only7Seconds aligns with our mission to foster a positive and inclusive environment for our high school and college employees. I believe in nurturing a workplace culture where kindness and understanding prevail and that none of our kids feel lonely. Only7Seconds has helped us reinforce that message." — Amy, Lakeview Drive In
 

We have a vision of Only7Seconds absolutely flooding social media feeds, stories, and "for you" pages on May 7th.

post a "7" on may 7

On Wednesday, May 7th, we want as many people as possible to post a "7" representing Only7Seconds, the youth loneliness epidemic, and the importance of taking only 7 seconds to reach out.

Join in by posting a 7 on social media. You can be as creative as you'd like OR you can click here to use one of our photos or graphics! If you share a story, post, reel, or tiktok- tag @only7seconds so we can repost you.

join in on may 7

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As part of The Collective (our monthly giving community), you will join a community of monthly givers – like-minded individuals from all around the world, united by the common goal of prioritizing intentional human connection and creating a world where no one feels alone.

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share your story

  • Do you have a story of impact? Have you taken 7 seconds to reach out to someone and it made a difference? Has someone reached out to you and made a difference?
  • How has someone intentionally & meaningfully connected with you?
  • What has been a lonely time in your life?
  • What has the impact of connection been throughout your life?

yes, I have a story to share >

IT's no secret around here—  we believe stories help others feel less lonely. Will you share your story with us?

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