Housing insecurity is a growing epidemic across the country, affecting millions of Americans who struggle to maintain safe, consistent, affordable housing. Key issues contributing to this crisis include rising rent costs, stagnant wages, a decline in inventory, and a lack of affordable housing options, particularly in urban areas. This often leads to frequent relocations, overcrowded living conditions, and increased vulnerability…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 10 years of continuous partnership with the Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs. This nonprofit began in 1976 because of seven concerned individuals who saw that the growing Hispanic population in Dover was not getting the help or resources it needed to become self-sufficient and engaged in the community. Those seven…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 20 years of continuous partnership with Yale University and their Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair. Yale University’s goal is to expand and share knowledge both locally and internationally through creative innovation and cultural and scientific preservation, with the Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair exemplifying these values by…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 40 years of continuous partnership with Durham Academy. Durham Academy was founded in 1933 as Calvert Method School. In 1959, the school changed its name to Durham Academy and began an expansion, which led to the first high school graduating class in 1975. The school is organized into four divisions: Preschool,…
It’s the anticipation of the glossy yellow school bus rounding the corner, the nervousness of stepping into an unfamiliar classroom for the first time, and the excitement of not knowing what lies ahead. The first day of school is a day most of us remember fondly, but for some children, this textbook American experience is marred by the lack of…
Through thoughtful, intentional approaches to mental health intervention, Jeff Macko and Marlene Scrivo, alongside their intrepid group of counselors and interns, have helped thousands of local children become the best versions of themselves. For Jeff and Marlene, the journey has been impactful and fulfilling, helping ensure youth in our communities receive the support they need to overcome challenges and thrive.…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation Board of Directors announced 103 grants totaling $10,669,250 were approved in the first half of 2024 to nonprofit organizations working to increase the strength and vitality of our communities. In all, 58 grants included general operating support and 54 grants were made to organizations that have been partners of the Foundation for over 25 years,…
As a community-based funder that has been serving Morris County for over 80 years, we have witnessed firsthand the unique spirit of collaboration that is embraced by local nonprofits. United in their dedication to serve a shared population, Morris County nonprofits have long been maximizing their impact with creative partnerships, shared resources, and collective expertise. In recognition of the power…
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. A place where your troubles are all the same. Yes, this is the theme song of the 1980s sitcom Cheers. But that song’s staying power goes beyond its catchy jingo. Indeed, Norm, Cliff, Kelsey, and the rest of the characters that made up the Boston bar seem to get at…
The Morris County Funders Group, a coalition of 10 funding organizations, has announced $325,000 in collaborative funding to provide Mental Health First Aid training to Morris County organizations. Mental Health Association in New Jersey will provide the facilitation of this training. This first initiative of the Funders Group, united by the Community Foundation of New Jersey, aims to address the…