- Teen Line
In Loving Memory - Matthew Silverman
Updated: Dec 22, 2022

Following Matthew Silverman’s tragic death in 2006 at the age of 18; this fund was established to support TEEN LINE’s hotline, outreach efforts and programs.
Matthew’s parents became involved with Teen Line to work towards a common goal – provide a resource for teens in crisis and to raise awareness about suicide. Kathy Silverman serves on the Teen Line Board of Directors. Ron Silverman volunteers his time as a speaker for Teen Line and he is a vital part of the suicide prevention and sensitivity training Teen Line provides to the LAPD Juvenile Division and other adolescent-serving agencies. Teen Line honored Matthew’s parents in 2008 by presenting them with our Humanitarian Award.
Donations received: $581,905
Raised by 294 donors
Recent Donations
Todd Gelfand
$500 - December 29, 2021
Peter & Cam Starrett
$500 - January 14, 2021
Kathy Silverman
$1000 - January 7, 2021
Bert Deixler
$200 - January 5, 2021
Marcus & Danielle Kassin
$150 – January 5, 2021
Pamela Morton
$100 - January 5, 2021
Lisa & Jonathan Bloch
$200 - December 31, 2020
Bess Armstrong & John Fielder
$500 - December 30, 2020
Judith Henning & Richard Rosenzweig
$100 - December 30, 2020
Evelyn Heyward
$100 - December 29, 2020
Michael Karlin
$1000 - December 29, 2020
Francis & Lani Yamazaki
$50 - December 29, 2020
Rita Franciosa
$100 - December 28, 2020
Samy and Ben Harbert Gelfand
$250 - December 24, 2020
Robert & Judy Flesh
$500 - December 21, 2020
With love in memory of Mathew. Love, Judy + Tom
Starrett Family Fund
$500 - February 5, 2020
Vicki Iovine
$500 - February 5, 2020
Pamela Morton
$100 - February 5, 2020
Lynn Beyer
$500 - February 5, 2020
Pamela Robinson
$50 - February 5, 2020
Barbara Belzberg
$250 - December 23, 2019
Kathleen Silverman
$1500 - December 18, 2019
Dr. Elaine Leader
$100 - November 26, 2019
Kathy Silverman
$1000 - November 28, 2018
In Honor of Matthew Silverman
Ronald Silverman
$500 - November 27, 2018
In memory of Matthew Silverman
Francis & Lani Yamazaki
$100 - April 15, 2018
In memory of Matt Silverman
Bert Deixler
$250 - January 2, 2018
In memory of Matthew Silverman
Jonny Schoen
$500 - December 22, 2016
member Hillcrest Country Club
Linda May
$150 - January 25, 2016
Paula Kuhns
$100 - November 20, 2014