Upcoming Events
1863 Club at Saratoga Racetrack Fundraiser 2026
Grab your friends and your biggest hats and join James’s Warr;ors for an unforgettable day at the Saratoga Racetrack’s 1863 Club! All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting suicide awareness and prevention efforts.
2026 Save the Date
Our events for 2026 will be released soon.
🚨 SAVE THE DATES — James’s Warr;ors 2026 Events Are Coming! 🚨
Mark your calendars and get ready for another powerful year of connection, healing, and community. We are excited to announce our upcoming 2026 signature events, all supporting our mission to bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention while reminding everyone that No One Walks Alone. 💜
✨ May 29–31, 2026 — Mother’s Retreat in Saratoga
A beautiful, restorative weekend created to support mothers navigating the unimaginable loss of a child. This retreat is filled with compassion, understanding, and the gift of connection.
🏇 July 19, 2026 — James’s Warr;ors Day at the Track
Join us at the stunning 1863 Club at the Saratoga Racetrack for an unforgettable afternoon featuring exciting raffles, a 50/50, the crowd-favorite Best Hat Contest, and the thrill of race day — all while supporting a life-saving mission.
🎶 August 2, 2026 — No One Rocks Alone Music Festival
Back and bigger than ever at Brexel-Schlathaus Park in Wappingers! Bring your friends, your chairs, and your energy for a day of music, community, and hope.
🌟 October 24, 2026 — NEW EVENT! Theme Gala in Wappingers Falls
We are thrilled to introduce a brand-new signature event! Get ready for an fun and inspiring evening you won’t want to miss. Theme and details coming soon…
📣 Stay tuned — more details, sponsorship opportunities, and ticket information will be released soon!
Because of YOU, we continue to educate, support, and save lives. Thank you for walking beside us. 💜
James's Warr;ors Music Festival Fundraiser
James’s Warr;ors Music Festival Fundraiser
Schlathaus Park, Wappingers Falls, NY
October 4th, 2025 11:00am - 10 pm
No One Rocks Alone
Bands, Food Trucks, 50/50 and more.
All money raised goes directly to support the mission of James’s Warr;ors
The 3rd Annual James's Warr;ors Golf Tournament
Join us for the 3 rd Annual James’s Warr;ors tournament.
All proceeds from the event will go to James’s Warr;ors, a Suicide Prevention, and Mental Health Awareness, not-for-profit organization.
1863 Club at Saratoga Racetrack Fundraiser 2025
Grab your friends and your biggest hats and join James’s Warr;ors for an unforgettable day at the Saratoga Racetrack’s 1863 Club! All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting suicide awareness and prevention efforts.
4th Annual Mother’s Retreat
We are so excited to be hosting our 4th Annual Mother’s Retreat in Saratoga. This a weekend of healing, friendship and support for those whose children have died. But most of all we offer a safe space to discuss what are lives are like now, strategies to get through the day and the knowing we are not alone. Thank you for all who donated to make this weekend happen. It’s such a beautiful gift for these Mothers.
Community Presentation Town of Wappinger
We are so grateful for the opportunity to partner with Town Supervisor Joseph Cavaccini and the Town of Wappinger. Our Wappinger community means so much to us, and we can’t wait to share this powerful presentation with you all.
This will be an emotional and impactful event—one that we hope will spark meaningful conversations about mental health. We encourage parents, community members, and friends to join us. For parents at WJHS, we will also be presenting to your students that morning. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain insight and help facilitate open discussions with your children about mental well-being.
We hope to see many familiar faces. Hugs will definitely be welcomed!
Join Us for a Community Presentation!
Mark your calendars! On May 21, 2025, at 7:00 PM, we’ll be hosting a Community Presentation at Wappinger Town Hall.
This event is open to the public, and we especially welcome high school students to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Champions Of Change Award
At tonight’s Wappinger Central School District BOE meeting, the nonprofit James’s Warr;ors received the NYS School Board Association’s Champions of Change Award for their work in changing the way mental health is perceived, and ultimately working to prevent suicide. Founder Donna Thomas thanked NYSSBA for “recognizing the impact of community and school collaboration in supporting youth mental health,” and the District for its unwavering support. WCSD is proud to partner with this incredible organization. @jameswarriors @nyschoolboards
On behalf of James’s Warriors, we are incredibly honored to receive the Champions of Change banner alongside Wappingers Central School District.
This recognition means so much to our organization as we continue our mission to raise awareness around mental health and suicide prevention. Collaborating with WCSD has been both powerful and inspiring, and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to make a difference together.
Thank you to NYSSBA for celebrating the importance of this work and for recognizing the impact of community and school collaboration in supporting youth mental health.
The Lifted Project
James's Warr;ors is honored to be chosen as one of the Lifted Project's nonprofit partners for 2025!
This volunteer-driven musical event in the Hudson Valley will bring together an extraordinary lineup of artists, all committed to supporting local causes. With the power of music and community, James's Warr;ors and the Lifted Project will raise vital awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Please join us on April 6, 2025 at 1:00 at The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, for a music experience. Tickets are on sale first week in February.
The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck
661 NY-308, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Community Presentation at Ballston Spa High School
We are thrilled about this Community Presentation and appreciate the Ballston Spa School District for affording us the opportunity to educate our local community. Unfortunately one never knows who may benefit from this information. Please support this event even if you have attended it previously as it is crucial to maintain access to such presentations for our community. Hope to see you on 2/11/25!
Tuesday, February 11 @ 6 : 30 PM
at the Ballston Spa High School Library
• Livestream & Recording on Ballston Spa CSD YouTube
A personal and open discussion about
depression, mental health, suicide and
how to talk about i t.
The mission of James’ s Warr; ors is to
provide resources, awareness, and
education to bring change to the way
mental health is perceived, reduce the
stigma, and prevent suicide.
www. jamesswarriors.org
Teen Sibling Support Group
James’s Warr:ors is excited to announce that through a grant received by Dutchess County, we will be offering a Teen Sibling Support group for those whose siblings have died by suicide. This group will be Facilitated by Dr. Jaimee Arnoff. The group will be held in Beacon, New York, on six consecutive Wednesday evenings from 1/22/25 -2/26/25 from 5:00 - 6:00pm. This will be free of charge to the teen. Please contact us via email or contact form on this website. Info@jamesswarriors.org
The 2nd Annual James's Warr;ors Golf Tournament
Join us for the 2nd Annual James’s Warr;ors tournament.
All proceeds from the event will go to James’s Warr;ors, a Suicide Prevention, and Mental Health Awareness, not-for-profit organization.
No One Rocks Alone
Save the Date!! James’s Warr;ors Music Fest, No One Rocks Alone! July 27, 2024 12pm - 9:30 pm at Schlathaus Park, Wappingers Falls, New York. Six Bands : Circle 65, Pandemonium, Follow Suit, The Differents, Jimmy Lee Duo and Big Ang Acoustic. Food trucks, Raffles. In connection with Town of Wappinger Supervisor, Joseph Cavaccini and the Town of Wappinger. Tickets are on Sale now. $20.00 purchased online, 25.00 at door, children under 5 free.
The First Annual James's Warr;ors Golf Tournament
Join us for the first annual James’s Warr;ors tournament.
All proceeds from the event will go to James’s Warr;ors, a Suicide Prevention, and Mental Health Awareness, not-for-profit organization.
1863 Club at Saratoga Racetrack Fundraiser
Grab your friends and your biggest hats and join James’s Warr;ors for an unforgettable day at the Saratoga Racetrack’s 1863 Club! All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting suicide awareness and prevention efforts.
3rd Annual Warriors Memorial Car Show
If you would like to preregister your car please go to the folowing link. https://carshowpro.com/event/1122
If you have any questions you can email us: Hello@jamesswarriors.org