The F. M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 7 years of continuous partnership with Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bridging the partisan divide, strengthening the democratic republic, and bringing Americans together. Braver Angels accomplishes this by positively embracing political disagreements, allowing competing perspectives to fortify the nation and foster understanding. Recognizing that no single organization can change the…
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…
Budget cuts, economic recessions, and shifting priorities have gutted arts education from our public schools over the last decade. From performing arts like band, orchestra, and theater to visual arts like photography, drawing, and ceramics, this coursework is critical to fostering creativity and inspiring the next generation to reshape American art. The F. M. Kirby Foundation recognizes the transformative power…
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 is pleased to celebrate 10 years of continuous partnership with NJ PBS. Headquartered in Newark, NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public television network, brings quality arts, education, and public affairs programming to all 21 NJ counties and the tri-state area. In addition to local programs like Table for All, Drive by History and Sound Check, the organization…
The F.M. Kirby Foundation is pleased to celebrate 5 years of continuous partnership with Habitat for Humanity Durham. Part of a global, nonprofit housing organization founded with Christian values, Habitat for Humanity Durham seeks to put God’s love into action and bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Since being founded in 1985 by Durham Congregations in Action,…