Peg's Foundation

Peg's Foundation Leading with heart & inspiring others to Think Bigger about mental health—just like our founder, Peg.

OUR MISSION
Improve the lives of people with serious mental illness. OUR APPROACH
We do this by by accelerating innovative projects and leveraging partnerships for system change in Ohio and the Nation. OUR VISION
We envision a world where all regard mental wellness as an integral part of a healthy life and where recovery from mental illness is the expectation. OUR CORE VALUES
-Faithfulness to t

he intent of our Founder, Peg Morgan
-Innovation, collaboration, and leadership
-Compassionate, respectful, open communication
-Efficient, effective stewardship and management
-Building and Sharing knowledge
-Dignity of every person

How communities respond to behavioral health crises is increasingly becoming a national conversation.Today, B.J. Wagner ...
06/24/2026

How communities respond to behavioral health crises is increasingly becoming a national conversation.

Today, B.J. Wagner of Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is testifying before the House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs about health-forward crisis response models, including the Behavioral Health Emergency Response Initiative (BHERi).

BHERi, an effort supported through our Clear Pathways initiative, brings together leaders across behavioral health, healthcare, public safety, and government to strengthen crisis response systems and improve outcomes for people experiencing behavioral health crises.

We're encouraged to see health-forward crisis response receiving national attention and look forward to continued conversations about how communities can build systems that connect people to care rather than defaulting to emergency departments or the justice system.

In 1998, when Peg Morgan's son Dave became seriously ill, she turned to NAMI Ohio for guidance. Through the support of E...
06/22/2026

In 1998, when Peg Morgan's son Dave became seriously ill, she turned to NAMI Ohio for guidance. Through the support of Executive Director Terry Russell, Dave was connected to care, a path toward independent living, and ultimately a road to recovery.

That experience changed the course of Peg's life and inspired the vision for her foundation.

As we celebrate 25 Years of Impact, we're grateful for partners like NAMI whose support helped shape the very beginning of our story.

06/10/2026

Our Clear Pathways annual retreat wasn’t just about planning the work ahead; it was also about understanding the legacy behind it. ✨

While connecting and aligning priorities for the future, the team explored our exhibits through a campus tour—learning more about our founder, Peg Morgan, and the historic impact partners that continue to bring our mission to life. 

06/01/2026

Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Peg's, and impact partners like Active Minds are essential to our mission.

For the last 15 years, we’ve been proud to support Alison Malmon and the work of Active Minds as they’ve changed the conversation around mental health for youth and young adults across the country.

Now, through the We Are Enough campaign, we’re proud to help elevate the conversation further, reminding people everywhere: You are enough, just as you are. 💚

The college years are a critical time for mental health. That’s why Peg’s has partnered with Kent State University for m...
05/27/2026

The college years are a critical time for mental health. That’s why Peg’s has partnered with Kent State University for more than 20 years to strengthen the systems, workforce, and community support students need to thrive on campus and beyond. 💙🩺

05/26/2026

When the world is small and the mission is big, beautiful things happen. 💛

A spontaneous visit from a friend at turned into a soulful conversation, a campus tour, and a chance to go deeper on the passion that drives the work of both foundations.

These bracelets carry a big message. 💚 It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and our team is wearing ENOUGH bracelets. The...
05/21/2026

These bracelets carry a big message. 💚

It's Mental Health Awareness Month, and our team is wearing ENOUGH bracelets. The ENOUGH campaign was founded by Blake Mycoskie with one core belief: our worth is inherent. Not earned. We are enough simply because we exist.

For us, standing alongside Dan Hampu, President and CEO of Burton D. Morgan Foundation isn't a coincidence. Peg and Burt Morgan married, raised a family together, and each built a foundation in Hudson, Ohio—one dedicated to behavioral health and the other to entrepreneurship. ENOUGH is where our two missions finally meet, and this intersection is timely and relevant.

Research shows that 88% of entrepreneurs struggle with at least one mental health issue—and they are 2x more likely to experience depression and 3x more likely to struggle with substance abuse. ENOUGH was built by an entrepreneur who lived this, to challenge the hustle culture that drives it. Its vehicle for change is the impact partners it supports.

ENOUGH donates 100% of its profits to mental health organizations, with a commitment to donate $3M over the next three years—including to Active Minds and NAMI, two of our own longtime partners. Active Minds was our first national grantee and NAMI is the organization that helped our founder's son on his path toward recovery.

For us, wearing the ENOUGH bracelets, connecting with Burton D. Morgan Foundation on a shared purpose, and celebrating two of our impact partners in the process is a full circle moment 25 years in the making.

What does it really take to strengthen the mental health workforce and care ecosystem for young people? Last month's con...
05/19/2026

What does it really take to strengthen the mental health workforce and care ecosystem for young people? Last month's convening of philanthropic funders centered on that single question.

Facilitated by The Bridgespan Group and Dr. Benjamin Miller, alongside The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Tepper Foundation, and Accelerate the Future — this was a genuine, caring, and innovative group with real momentum toward alignment and action.

This is exactly the kind of collaboration that moves the needle.

When one million people show signs of a mental health crisis in a single week while interacting with AI tools, that's a ...
05/18/2026

When one million people show signs of a mental health crisis in a single week while interacting with AI tools, that's a signal.

This morning, Peg's President & CEO Rick Kellar sat down with Dave Chudowsky (WKYC Channel 3 - Cleveland) to talk about what AI means for people in crisis, and what mental health leaders are doing to get ahead of it.

Rick was recently at the OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco as part of the CEO Alliance for Mental Health — 15 of the nation's leading organizations, including NAMI, the American Psychological Association, and the American Psychiatric Association — pressing for real guardrails and real accountability.

The opportunity here is enormous, and the people working to get this right are at the table. Watch the full segment and share it with someone who needs to hear this conversation. 🔗 https://bit.ly/43dGZjB

05/14/2026

Every corner of Peg's Campus holds a story worth pausing for — whether it's the Bipolar Butterfly Project-makikisart, the legacy wall at the gallery entrance, or the colorful photo of Peg enjoying a milkshake.

Last year, we partnered with Jones Drones Cleveland during “Dalí Beyond Time: Fashioning the Future” to capture a behind-the-scenes look at our campus — inside and out.

Join us this Friday, May 15, from 5–7 PM for our Campus-Wide Opening Reception. Explore two new exhibits, connect with artists and program partners, and enjoy live music, thoughtful remarks, and light refreshments.

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53 First Street
Hudson, OH
44236

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13306551366

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