Moxie Pest Control Contributes $100,000 for Suicide Prevention

SALT LAKE CITY – Moxie Pest Control corporate group, including Moxie Pest Control, Joshua’s Pest Control, and Mission Pest Control, announced a $100,000 contribution to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to help the organization advance its mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

This partnership will fund AFSP’s Loss & Healing and It’s Real for College Students programs, as well as policy efforts to support the 988-lifeline implementation. Moxie Pest Control’s donation will aid suicide prevention efforts in Utah, where one of its main branches is located.

“The mission of AFSP is deeply, personally meaningful to me,” said Jason Walton, founder of Moxie Pest Control. “In 2020, my oldest daughter, Jessica, died by suicide in Provo, Utah, and it has left a hole in my heart and in our family. People may feel hopeless and isolated, but I believe that there is a path forward to a better place for every single person. I want people to know that they are not alone, and they are loved.”

Moxie's donation will help provide crucial suicide prevention, education and resources for Utah college students through the It’s Real program, which seeks to help students manage depression and mental health conditions with support, treatment and interventions.

Moxie’s donation will also benefit the Loss & Healing program, which connects suicide loss survivors with events, programs, and support groups with the aid of trained suicide bereavement clinicians. 

“AFSP is grateful for Moxie’s partnership and their commitment to furthering the reach of our lifesaving suicide prevention resources,” said AFSP Chief Executive Officer Bob Gebbia. “Through Moxie’s investment, prevention education will help save lives and their support will bring hope to those affected by suicide.”