A Vision At Hope Foundation (AVAH) is proud to announce the first group of River City High School students
receiving scholarships to promote youth mental health and suicide prevention.

With the support of Sutter Health and the guidance of AVAH’s leadership, these awards continue the
Foundation’s commitment to reaching “kids left in the shadows” by empowering students to lead with
compassion and courage.

Among this year’s recipients is Aliana Treasure Collins, who received a $10,000 scholarship to expand
mental-health awareness through events and podcasts in partnership with Impact Sac. Additional scholarships were awarded to Cassey Tabangcura ($5,000) and Tiffany Lee, Maimoona Sohail, and Natalie Tinetti ($1,000 each) — students demonstrating leadership, empathy, and dedication to uplifting their peers.

AVAH Vice President Lisa Hayhurst shared, “Seeing them so comfortable to use the words mental health and
support, even the word suicide, that means something. That’s one step in breaking the stigma.”

These scholarships mark an important milestone in AVAH’s mission to build safe spaces and open dialogue
among young people. To learn more about upcoming opportunities, visit our Scholarships page.