About COPE
COPE is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and providing peer support within our community. Since our founding in 2024, we've worked to reduce stigma around mental health, support those in need, and make a tangible difference in people's lives through compassion and action.
Events
Cut-a-Thon
Skin Deep Salon, New Providence
Concert
Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital
25th Annual Children with Hair Loss Golf Scramble
Sandy Creek Golf Course, Monroe, Michigan
What We Do
Mental Health Awareness
We run campaigns to promote understanding and reduce stigma around mental health issues in our community.
Community Building
We create safe spaces where students can connect, share experiences, and support one another.
Leadership
Ava Tilak
Ava is a Senior at New Providence High School in New Providence, NJ. She founded COPE in 2024 with a vision to create a compassionate community that prioritizes mental health and supports those in need through empathy and action. An active student-athlete, Ava competes on the varsity cheerleading and golf teams. When she's not leading COPE or cheering on the field, you'll find her spending time with friends, diving into a good book, or enjoying time with her brother Ethan and her parents.
Read how COPE began →
Samantha Bobrowski
As Secretary of COPE, Samantha keeps the organization running smoothly behind the scenes. She records meeting notes and decisions, keeps COPE's records organized, and helps coordinate schedules and communication among members, partners and event hosts. Her work helps make sure that every event, from the Cut-a-Thon to hospital visits, is planned well and followed through. Samantha is a junior at New Providence High School. Outside of COPE, she enjoys marching band, basketball and track.
Rama Bhor
As Treasurer of the COPE Club, Rama manages and tracks all donations that support our mission of spreading awareness for children with hair loss. She oversees fundraising efforts throughout the year, with a major focus on our annual Cut-A-Thon. Through this role, she helps ensure that all contributions are organized, transparent, and used to make a meaningful impact. Rama is a sophomore at New Providence High School. Outside of COPE, she enjoys (interests, activities or teams).
Our Impact
- ✓ Donated 12 sets of hair for wigs to be made for individuals in need
- ✓ Raised $2300+ to support mental health organizations and initiatives
- ✓ Engaged 30+ members in meaningful community service
- ✓ Visited local hospitals to bring joy and support to children
- ✓ Reduced mental health stigma through awareness campaigns
- ✓ Created peer support networks for students to share and grow
Community Partnerships
Children's With Hair Loss
Supporting Children Experiencing Hair Loss Since 2001
Visit Organization →COPE is honored to partner with Children's With Hair Loss, a national nonprofit supporting children and young adults who experience hair loss through resources, community, and programs, including their annual golf outing. Together, we're building a more compassionate world where no child faces hair loss alone.
Support Our Mission
Every gift helps a child experiencing hair loss receive a free wig, and helps us build a more compassionate community.
Donate via GoFundMe
Donations made through this GoFundMe go directly to Children with Hair Loss
Get in Touch
Interested in joining COPE or learning more about our mission? We'd love to hear from you!
avatilak@copemission.org
Location
New Providence, NJ