The Mission of the Jordan Porco Foundation is to prevent suicide in the high school, college, and college entry student population that is often the end result of significant emotional disorders triggered by stress and/or not recognized within the person until it is too late. We do this in the name and spirit of Jordan Matthew Porco, who died by suicide in 2011. We’re in it for life.™

1. Jordan Porco Foundation
“We’re In It For Life”

2. Foundation History
• Established in 2011 by the Porco family after the loss of their son Jordan to
suicide during his freshman year of college.
• Recognized as a public charity under section 501(c)(3) of the internal
revenue code.
• Developed nationally recognized peer to peer programs adopted by colleges,
universities and high schools.
• Established relationships with industry leading organizations in the mental
health awareness and suicide prevention field.
• Programming implemented in 8 states, with approximately 45 schools and
tens of thousands of students directly impacted.
• Financial support through development, increased by nearly 50% year over
year since inception.
• In 2015 piloted new 4 What’s Next program to penetrate the high school
market.

3. The Challenge
• Suicide is the second leading cause of death among Americans aged 15 to 24.
• 1 in 10 college students has made a suicide plan and more than 2 million will
contemplate suicide this year alone.
• 34.5% of college students or 6.9 million students say they felt so depressed
that it was difficult to function in the past year.
• 1 in 5 young adults has a diagnosable mental health disorder.
• In 2013, more than half of college students experienced overwhelming
anxiety at some point in the past year.
• 17% of high school students contemplate suicide.
• 8% or 1.2 million high school students have attempted suicide in the last year
alone.
• 2/3 of those students at risk are not receiving the help they need.

4. The Mission of the Jordan Porco Foundation is to
prevent suicide in the high school, college, and
college entry student population that is often the
end result of significant emotional disorders
triggered by stress and/or not recognized within
the person until it is too late.
The Vision
The Jordan Porco Foundation will be the leading
national provider of peer to peer suicide prevention
programming for young adults in high schools,
colleges and universities
The Mission

5. • In 2016, more than double the number of Fresh Check Day partner schools from
35 to 75. By 2020, increase that number to 750 capturing more than 15% of the
U.S. market.
• Increase the number of students directly impacted by the Fresh Check Day
program from approximately 20,000 to over 52,000 in 2016 and 225,000 over the
next five years.
• Complete piloting of the 4 What’s Next program in 2016 and initiate national
launch and distribution in 2017.
• Continue geographical expansion increasing the number of U.S. states in which
programming is operational from 8 currently to over 20 within the next five
years.
• Further refine program efficiencies in order to reduce per program costs. In 2016
average Fresh Check Day program is $2,164 per school. Achieve an average cost
per school of $1,717 by 2020.
• Increase financial support through further diversification of development efforts,
including grant awards, addition special events, enhanced individual donations
and the introduction of a fee for service program component.
Foundation Growth Goals

6. Governance
Board of Directors
Ernie Porco, Chairman, Senior Vice President, Chase Enterprises
Marisa Giarnella-Porco, President and CEO, Jordan Porco Foundation
Carlo Fusco, Secretary, Chief Underwriter, Mass Mutual
Len Novick, Member, Principal, Estreich and Company, Inc.
Carla M. McCall, Treasurer, Co-managing Partner, Alexander Aronson Finning
Alan B. Lazowski, Member, Chairman & Founder, LAZ Parking
Michael J. Kuziak, Member, Chief Operating Officer, LAZ Parking
Nancy Brockman, Member, CEO/Creative Director, Chimera Communications, Inc.
Tom Steen, Member, Executive Director, CASAC, Capitol Area Substance Abuse Council
Clinical Advisors
Harold (Hank) I. Schwartz, M.D., Medical Director Psychiatrist-In-Chief, Institute of Living, and Vice President of
Behavioral Health, Hartford Hospital
Dr. Mercy Arias, Director of Clinical Training and Associate Professor at Carlos Albizu University
Rocio Chang, Psy.D., Clinical Research Associate, University of Connecticut Health Center, Psychiatry Department
Dr. Elizabeth Cracco, Ph. D., Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, University of Connecticut, Storrs
Dr. Barry A. Schreier, Ph.D., Director of University Counseling Services and Clinical Professor of Psychology at the
University of Iowa
Dr. Jason Sikorski, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychological Science, Central Connecticut State University

7. Foundation Programs
Fresh Check Day:
Fresh Check Day is a celebratory fair-like event that builds a campus community
around mental health and suicide prevention through engaging peer-to-peer
education.
Nine Out of Ten:
Nine out of Ten is a peer education program that empowers students to have the
skills and confidence to help their peers access resources and prevent suicide.
4 What’s Next:
4 What’s Next is a future-focused high school program that identifies, trains and
empowers high school student leaders to engage in honest discussions and peer-to-
peer education about mental health, personal wellness and transitioning to life after
high school.

8. Our Programming:
Fresh Check Day
• Signature program
• Involves campus interdepartmental collaboration and administrative support
• Peer-run, interactive, uplifting, comprehensive
• Built on the foundation of proven, best-practice model for campus suicide
prevention

9. 9 out of 10 Program
• A unique program of the Jordan Porco Foundation
• 1 out of 10 college students contemplates suicide *2005 ACHA survey
• Nineoutoften.org – Empowering the other 9 to help someONE
• Program distributed at Fresh Check Days, expanded as stand alone student-
run program in 2015

10. 4 What’s Next
• High School program focused on juniors and seniors
transitioning after graduation.
• Identifies, trains and empowers student leaders.
• Provides peer-to-peer education about mental health,
personal wellness and transitioning to life after high school.
• 5 or more pilot schools identified for the 2015-2016
academic year.
WHAT’S NEXT
Because change happen

11. Impact & Results
• 93.4% of students said they are more aware of available resources
• 86.9% of students said they are more comfortable talking about mental health
and suicide
• 77% of students successfully named at least 2 warning signs of suicide
• 91.3% of students said they are more prepared to help a friend
• 87.9% of students said they are more likely to seek help if experiencing
distress

12. Impact and Support
"If you could let everyone
responsible for Fresh Check Day
know that it really worked. I had a
meeting today with my
Psychology Professor and he
mentioned that on that day
someone came to him for help
because they were thinking about
committing suicide.“ -Student
"I'm grateful to [colleges]
for having the courage to
talk about this issue.“
-Senator Blumenthal at
Fresh Check Day
Congressman John B. Larson & Governor
Dannel Malloy with the Porco Family at the
2014 Jordan’s Journey Gala.

13. Partnerships
• American Foundation Suicide Prevention
– JMPMF funded mobile expansion of Interactive Screening Program to increase user base
and success rate
• Jed Foundation
– Over the last fifteen years, The Jed Foundation has emerged as the leader in protecting
the emotional health of America's 21 million college students. Our proven
model and award-winning programs are changing the way campuses, communities and
families promote mental health and prevent suicide.
• Screening for Mental Health
• Look for the Good Project
– The Look for the Good Project is a nonprofit organization which shifts attitudes
with gratitude to bring meaning and purpose to people's lives.
• Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence
– The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence uses the power of emotions to create a more
effective and compassionate society. The Center conducts research and teaches people
of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence.
• Active Minds

14. Partnership Opportunities
• Program Sponsorship
• Jordan’s Journey Annual Gala
• Regional Special Events
• Networking Exchange Opportuinites
• Web Site Acknowledgement and Recognition
• Public Relations & Publicity Benefits
• Additional Acknowledgement, Benefits and Signage
• Co-Branding on program equipment/materials
• Social Media Exposure: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Vine,
YouTube, SnapChat, etc.
• College and University specific marketing outlets
• Vehicle Branding

15. Return on Investment
Your investment allows the Jordan Porco Foundation to expand
its programmatic reach, equipping more young adults with life
saving information that promotes awareness and use of the mental
health resources that prevent suicide in our vulnerable youth.
Your support will help families and friends avoid the tragedy of
suicide, your contribution will save young lives.

16. Financial Support