MITER Foundation and American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Mark Two Years of Partnership During Suicide Prevention Month

HARRISBURG, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands, recently celebrated two years of partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The milestone coincides with Suicide Prevention Month, highlighting the continued importance of both organizations’ work to support suicide prevention efforts.

Since the partnership’s inception in 2024, MITER Foundation and the AFSP have collaborated on various efforts, focusing on educating MITER Brands team members about common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, as well as providing guidance on how to keep themselves and others safe.

“This achievement represents more than the longevity of our partnership; it represents the intentional impact that can be made when we come together to support an important cause,” said Brett Erdman, Director of Operations at MITER Brands’ Hegins location. “We remain committed to continuing our work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help raise awareness, connect people with support, and make a meaningful difference across the country.”

The partnership has continued to grow since 2024, with several significant milestones.

Over the past year, MITER Foundation has placed 957 decals on trucks and trailers to raise awareness of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support by trained counselors to anyone navigating a mental health or substance abuse crisis, and to anyone supporting someone through such a crisis.

The trucks and trailers displaying the decals are from various locations across the company’s brands, including Hegins, Pennsylvania; Flower Mound, Texas; Venice, Florida; Temperance, Michigan; Temecula, California; Sacramento, California; Portland, Oregon; Tacoma, Washington; Prescott Valley, Arizona; and Clovis, California. They are currently driving through or operating in all 48 contiguous states and, so far, have traveled 9,769,990 miles across the country this year alone.

Additionally, the foundation has been involved in Out of the Darkness Walks. Hosted by the AFSP, donations from the walks help fund research for suicide prevention, create and distribute education programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss. This fall, MITER Foundation is set to have 13 fundraising teams participating in 12 Out of the Darkness Walks.

With nearly 9,000 team members nationwide, MITER Brands also used its Hegins, Pennsylvania, manufacturing location as a pilot location to introduce AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives (TSL) program. As part of the TSL program, AFSP – together with MITER Foundation representatives – hosted training sessions for MITER Brands team members, focused on fostering a workplace culture that is proactive about mental health.

The foundation is currently working on introducing the training at its remaining MITER Brands locations across the country.

About MITER Foundation

In 2015, MITER Foundation™ was founded on the belief that we all have an obligation to help our fellow citizens. The foundation has committees at each of our locations that raise and donate funds for their local communities, as well as three noteworthy causes – heroes support, children’s well-being, and cancer support. For more information, visit MITERFoundation.org.

About MITER Brands

Founded in 1947, MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that produces a portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments with an owner-operated, family-first approach. Through optimized manufacturing, valued relationships, and dedicated team members coast to coast, MITER Brands instills confidence and drives quality customer experiences. The name “MITER” is an acronym reflecting five of the company’s core strengths: Manufacturing, Innovation, Trust, Experiences, and Relationships. For more information, visit miterbrands.com.