About The JCK Foundation

The JCK Foundation was founded in memory of John Cleaver Kelly, a dear friend and mentor whose life was dedicated to supporting others. Kelly lost his battle to Depression and OCD when he was 24 years old, but his legacy of love and support lives on and is the cornerstone of our mission: to ensure that no one faces mental health challenges alone. We believe that connection and community are vital, and we work tirelessly to create programs that empower students and provide the support they need.

In the past year alone, we have connected with over 25,000 students across 78 different schools. We added 27 new schools to our network in 2025. We aim to reach even more students in 2026!