Sweet Deeds Foundation promotes holistic support for individuals and families overlooked by society using the tools of mental health and collaborative partnerships.

Founded by Ly & Dana Tran, Sweet Deeds is the philanthropic nonprofit partner of Watershed Initiative. It is named in honor of their late son, Aaron Josiah Tran, who was affectionately nicknamed “Deeds” by his father (“DiDi” means “little brother'' in Mandarin Chinese).

The vision of Sweet Deeds is to see communities restored through quality mental health - one person, one family, one deed at a time.

The Approach

• Reduce the Financial Barrier to Mental Health Services. A typical therapy session costs $100-$150, turning mental health into a luxury inaccessible for many people. Sweet Deeds offers generous scholarships so that those who need mental health can afford it.

• Partner with community nonprofits. Our expertise is mental health. But we also understand that mental health is directly tied to many factors including job stability, housing, and food. So we support organizations passionate about effecting change through meeting physical and logistical needs.

• Provide Preventative Mental Health Education. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Working with parents, teachers, school administrations, church and community leaders allows us to address issues through education and prevention, before issues become potentially far more damaging.