Funding and Support - Abercrombie & Fitch Co. has pledged $15 million over six years to support behavioral health initiatives for children and young adults at Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Kids Mental Health Foundation [1][3] - The funding will enhance behavioral health crisis services and provide free educational resources [1][5] New Facility and Services - A new building at Nationwide Children's Hospital in New Albany, Ohio, will be named in recognition of Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s support, housing a Close To HomeSM center that offers various health services [2][3] - The New Albany facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will expand the existing network of 24 Close To HomeSM centers in Ohio [2] Partnership and Impact - The partnership between Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and Nationwide Children's Hospital dates back to 2002, focusing on improving outcomes for children [3] - The Kids Mental Health Foundation will be involved in Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s annual music festival and fundraiser, The Challenge, scheduled for September 19, 2025 [3] Nationwide Children's Hospital Overview - Nationwide Children's Hospital is recognized as one of America's largest not-for-profit pediatric health care systems, with over 16,000 staff and more than 1.8 million patient visits annually [4] - The hospital is a leader in pediatric behavioral health and has the largest pediatric behavioral health network among children's hospitals in the U.S. [5] The Kids Mental Health Foundation - The Kids Mental Health Foundation provides free educational resources for parents, educators, and coaches, with over 24 million engagements with its materials [5][6] - The foundation aims to promote mental health as a vital part of every child's upbringing, supported by nearly 1,000 mental health professionals and researchers [6] Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Overview - Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories, operating approximately 790 stores across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East [7] - The company focuses on providing quality products that cater to the lifestyle needs of kids through millennials [7]