With effective Homeless Ministries, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and its partner church, Hillside Presbyterian in Decatur, screened “The Soloist” in November. Jennifer Ayers-Moore participated in the event, sharing her family’s experiences dealing with Nathaniel’s mental illness and recounting how mental illness contributed to his homelessness.  Ayers-Moore emphasized the importance of working with organizations that provide residential housing for the homeless and encouraged the churches to continue their commitment to STOP STIGMA!

Jennifer Ayers-Moore was the keynote speaker and recipient of Bridging the Gaps’ (BTG) 2009 award at its fall Symposium. Deeply moved by the event, Ayers-Moore asserted, “My experience with the 2009 Bridging the Gaps annual symposium will always have a place in my heart.

Janssen, a pharmaceutical company exclusively and passionately dedicated to mental health, held a screening of “The Soloist” for employees who played a role in the development of its newest drug in the treatment of schizophrenia. Jennifer Ayers-Moore was invited to speak about her personal experience dealing with a mentally ill sibling.