The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 20 years of partnership with The Emily Krzyzewski Center, a Durham-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering students on their path to college and career success through comprehensive academic and leadership development programs. Founded in 2006 with the vision of helping students from underrepresented backgrounds achieve their full potential, the Center provides critical…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 11 years of partnership with The Moving Picture Institute (MPI), a nonprofit film production company harnessing the power of storytelling to advance the principles of freedom, opportunity, and human dignity through film. By producing and supporting high-quality, mission-driven content, MPI amplifies voices that champion individual liberty, free expression, and justice. Through…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Routine aspects of life that are often overlooked by the general population can pose considerable challenges for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). From accessing basic healthcare services to securing suitable housing to finding consistent employment, neurodivergent individuals must often navigate unique societal challenges. The families who support these individuals, too, shoulder…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate five years of continuous partnership with The Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) The Foundation supports ANJEC’s efforts to strengthen grassroots environmental leadership across the state. For over 50 years, ANJEC has provided essential support through education, advocacy, and training for municipal environmental commissions and environmentalists, empowering local communities to…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate four years of continuous partnership with El Futuro, a leading mental health organization dedicated to providing bilingual and culturally responsive care to North Carolina’s Latino community. Based in Durham, the nonprofit offers comprehensive mental health services, including therapy, psychiatry, and substance use treatment, ensuring that Latino families have access to high-quality,…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Nature offers us more than just beauty — it nurtures our well-being, fuels our creativity, and provides the essential resources that sustain life. Yet, beyond what we take from the natural world, there is a growing need to give back, ensuring that future generations inherit a planet as rich and vibrant as the…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 29 years of continuous partnership with PBS North Carolina. For more than six decades, PBS NC has been a trusted source of education, inspiration, and connection for communities across the state. As North Carolina’s only statewide public media network, PBS NC delivers high-quality storytelling and programming that informs and engages audiences…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate more than 20 years of partnership with Teach for America. Since its founding in 1990, TFA has worked to ensure that all children, regardless of zip code, have access to high-quality education. By recruiting, training, and supporting diverse leaders to serve as educators in underserved communities, TFA has become a powerful…
By Dave Cucchiara Communications & Program Associate Ensuring that U.S. citizens of all backgrounds have access to quality civic education — and the tools to deepen their understanding — is essential to not just strengthening the bedrock of our democracy, but building upon it as well. In this ever-changing political landscape, this knowledge is vital. Equally as important is fostering…
The F. M. Kirby Foundation is proud to celebrate 55 consecutive years of partnership with the New Jersey Conservation Foundation. For more than 60 years, NJ Conservation has worked to protect the state’s most precious natural resources — from the Highlands to the Pine Barrens. NJ Conservation focuses on preserving land and advancing environmental stewardship practices to ensure that future…