Morgridge Family Foundation

06/01/2026

We were honored to be there to cut the ribbon on the Bender Family Campus and celebrate the opening of the Morgridge Family Compassion Center. This space will allow Place of Hope to expand its outreach to thousands more, providing the resources and support needed so that anyone who needs aid receives it.

05/27/2026

It's estimated that nearly 17,000 dams in the U.S. pose hazards if they fail, which is why MFF is proud to partner with American Rivers in its work to dismantle or remove dams nationwide.

In 2025, more than 100 dams were dismantled, reconnecting 4,900 miles of waterways and restoring them to support healthy aquatic life.

Read more about American Rivers and their work:

More miles of the country’s rivers were reconnected last year thanks to dam removals than at any other time in history.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. We honor their bravery and the freedoms they protected.

05/21/2026

We love biking here at MFF, and with the rise in popularity of e-bikes, this is a great reminder from PeopleForBikes on what to do with those dead batteries! They never go in the trash or recycling bin. 🚲 🚲

Help us make biking the most sustainable activity and transportation option by recycling your electric bicycle battery today.

05/20/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, our friends at HealthMPowers remind us that when you invest intentionally in the health of a community, the ripple effects can impact more people than you ever imagined.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At HealthMPowers, we believe “nourished and active” means caring for the whole child—mind AND body 🧠💪

That’s why we’re intentionally weaving mental wellness into everything we do:
✨ Brain breaks that get kids moving, laughing, and refocused
🧘 Breathing, stretching, and mindfulness built into the school day
🏃‍♀️ Teaching that movement isn’t just exercise—it’s an effective and healthy way to cope when life feels heavy

Because sometimes, the best thing we can do is can do is move, breathe, and reconnect. Together, we’re building healthier habits for life—physically AND emotionally 💚

👉 Explore our resources + learn more: https://healthmpowers.org + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxI9ZVyX26o&list=PLGQl_nxdns-nJT3m23XzB2o0KAR_vsVt6&index=2 + https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Iqh0VrjtU&list=PLGQl_nxdns-nJT3m23XzB2o0KAR_vsVt6&index=3

05/18/2026

Our partners at Time to Breakthrough are seeking volunteers for their Mock Interview Days coming up in June. The deadline to sign up is quickly approaching, and help is still needed to ensure they can support people as they rebuild their lives.

🚨 Volunteers Needed 🚨 Ready to make a real impact?

Sign-up deadlines for our June events at Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility and La Vista Correctional Facility are quickly approaching—and these are two of our largest cohorts yet, with 70 participants at AVCF and 50 at LVCF.

To create the kind of meaningful, high-quality experience our participants deserve, we’re aiming for a 1:1 volunteer-to-participant ratio—and we can’t do it without you.

Show up, connect, and be part of something powerful. 💛

Mock Interview events help our participants prepare for reentry by providing a constructive space to where they develop interview skills, receive resume feedback, and build confidence in their potential in the workforce.

Don’t miss your chance to make a change! Sign up here: https://timetobreakthrough.org/get-involved/

05/15/2026

What started as a passion project for Jared Walker has grown into a national movement to help families access medical debt relief.

In our recent interview, Jared shared how Dollar For is helping patients navigate hospital financial assistance—for free—and how they’re aiming to crush $1 billion in medical debt.

Jared Walker, founder of Dollar For is crushing medical debt for Americans.

05/13/2026

Heaven gained an angel, but our hearts are shattered. Our longtime friend, Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, was taken from us way too young. She was the brilliance behind CSU Global, and truly believed that all students deserved access to an education that met their needs.

To us, Dr. Becky was a smiling, brilliant woman whose heart was so big that she wore a heart-shaped diamond. It was only fitting that Valentine's Day was her favorite holiday.

We will forever be grateful for her friendship, her kindness, and her vision in education. We will hold on to the beautiful memories as we navigate this heartbreak, and we send our prayers to her husband, Allen, and her family.

05/12/2026

Join us in welcoming the 2026 cohort of MAP Fellows! They are working alongside seasoned nonprofit leaders nationwide to collaborate, learn, and address real-world sector challenges. Each project is designed to inspire bold ideas, build connections, and drive meaningful impact.

A special thank you to MFF Program Manager Ash Gallegos, who is vital to ensuring that fellows and mentors stay connected and feel supported.

We love hearing about the synergy already happening among fellows and mentors and cannot wait to see the results this fall. Read more about their projects: https://morgridgefamilyfoundation.org/about-the-map-fellowship