What We Do
Our Programs
Two core programs rooted in Jared's story — empowering youth and supporting healing through nature and leadership.
Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship (JFYF)
Each summer, the Youth Fellowship provides funding to Montclair High School students and recent alumni to pursue independent projects focused on mental health. Fellows explore ways to challenge stigma, build community, and drive change.
Fellows are advised by a board that includes Jared's friends and family, medical professionals, and educators — people who understand the stakes personally.
The Fellowship has been running since 2019 and continues to grow, creating a lasting cohort of young mental health advocates in our community.
Apply for JFYF 2026Fellowship Cohorts
Additional Initiatives
Farm & Wilderness Campership
Full tuition for New Jersey residents ages 8–17 to attend Farm & Wilderness, a Vermont-based Quaker summer camp. Jared loved this camp, and we're proud to make it accessible to low-income families across New Jersey.
Speaker Series
Community conversations featuring voices from mental health advocacy, medicine, and lived experience — creating space for the open dialogue that Jared's story calls us toward.
Mentor Program
Connecting Youth Fellows with experienced mentors in mental health fields, giving fellows the guidance and network they need to turn their ideas into lasting impact.
Video Project
Stories told through film — personal narratives from the Montclair community that humanize mental illness and demonstrate what it means to live, struggle, and persist.
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Your contribution directly funds fellowships, camperships, and community programming in Montclair and beyond.
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