The JCK Foundation was founded in memory of John Cleaver Kelly, a dear friend and mentor whose life was dedicated to supporting others. Kelly lost his battle to Depression and OCD when he was 24 years old, but his legacy of love and support lives on and is the cornerstone of our mission: to ensure that no one faces mental health challenges alone. We believe that connection and community are vital, and we work tirelessly to create programs that empower students and provide the support they need.

In the past year alone, we connected with over 24,000 students, 700 faculty members, and 100 parents across 65 schools, completing 118 programs. Our goal for 2025 is even more ambitious: to reach over 30,000 students in 70 middle and high schools.