About because I said I would.

Because I said I would is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with resiliency skills and mental health habits to face the adversities of life. We created the Promise Card to inspire others to keep their promises, but the movement has grown into something far greater than its origin. 

A lot of people don’t keep their promises these days. That might just seem like social commentary, but think about how many people promise to quit smoking, graduate, recycle or volunteer… but then don’t. The consequences of broken promises plague the world. Nothing about that is going to change… unless there is something to change it. That is what we are.

Because I said I would provides meaningful support to grieving families through bereavement programming at Camp because I said I would. These retreats offer a peaceful environment for individuals and families to heal and grow. By sharing practical resiliency skills and mental health habits, we aim to help families navigate life’s challenges. The camp combines opportunities for recreation with resources designed to strengthen and rebuild after loss.

Camp because I said I would supports grieving families through two tiers of bereavement programs:

Level 1 Time Away with Family: A free 1 to 4-night stay in our cabins for families who’ve lost a loved one, offering unstructured time to relax and reconnect.

Level 2 Bereavement Retreat: A structured 3-day, 2-night program with workshops on resiliency and mental health, including stress management and fostering hope.

To learn more about these programs, click here.

Camp because I said I would, located 45 miles east of Columbus, Ohio, is a 92-acre retreat center focused on building resiliency skills and mental health habits. In addition to bereavement programs for grieving families, we offer resiliency retreats for community impact professionals, corporate retreats and events. Future plans include launching youth camps to further support young people aged 12-17. Our programs are funded through corporate retreat fees and the generous contributions of our donors. Learn more about camp because I said I would HERE.

It is almost a cultural expectation that promises will be broken, in the United States and in many other places in the world. Combined with other efforts, changing this culture will require awareness campaigns.

Society needs to be reminded that promises still matter and a handshake still means something. If we can keep this thought in the minds of citizens, then maybe important promises will be kept, like quitting smoking, losing weight, or volunteering. Research from the Dominican University of California suggests that reminders are an important part of the goal achievement process. Because I said I would has reached millions of people through awareness campaigns.
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