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The Lantern Circle

Monthly Giving

Let Your Love & Light Shine!

Make a Difference with Monthly Giving

The Lantern Circle is WellStone’s monthly giving community — a dedicated group of donors who commit to supporting access to care through recurring monthly gifts. Together, these donors create a dependable foundation of support that helps ensure every person who walks through our doors receives help, no matter when they need it. When you give monthly, you shine a light of hope, consistently and compassionately.

What It Means to Be a Lantern Circle Member

Consistency & Impact

Your monthly gift becomes a steady resource in planning and sustaining programs.

Community of Supporters

Join a circle of people who believe in behavioral health access and who share that commitment.

Special Recognition & Engagement

As our Lantern Circle grows, we plan to provide exclusive updates and opportunities just for recurring donors.

How to Join

  1. Go to our donation page and select “monthly gift” when you give.
  2. Choose an amount (our platform minimum is $5.30/month).
  3. You can update or pause your gifts at any time — flexibility is part of the program.

Once enrolled, you’ll automatically be part of the Lantern Circle and receive communications, updates, and invitations to special engagement opportunities.

Join the Lantern Circle

FAQs

Is there a minimum amount?

Yes — our donor platform requires a minimum of $5.30 per month.

Can I cancel or change my gift?
Absolutely. You remain in control. You can pause, increase, decrease, or stop your monthly gift at any time.
Does this replace other kinds of gifts?
No — one-time, tribute, planned, or in-kind gifts are still deeply appreciated and critical to our work. The Lantern Circle simply offers a dependable way to contribute over time.

Stories from Lantern Circle Members

The very first monthly donors—Jon and Sonja Rossow—signed up in the fall of 2021, when recurring giving first became available. They were soon followed by Jalynn Whitfield, a local college student. Since then, the circle has grown, with each member making a lasting difference in the lives of the thousands of children, adults, and seniors WellStone serves each year.
“I donate $7.36 each month — the cost of my favorite coffee. It’s a reminder that even modest gifts, when shared, shine.”
— Lantern Circle member
“We support WellStone because mental health hasn’t always been talked about. It was often kept a secret in families. We’re glad WellStone is bringing education and awareness to the forefront and helping people who are struggling. We are so glad to be part of this program and grateful that we can help support mental health in North Alabama. These donations help us feel even more connected to our community.”
— Lantern Circle member