About Peg’s
About Peg’s
Peg’s is a philanthropic organization in Hudson, Ohio dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by serious mental illness. Guided by our founder’s call to Think Bigger, Peg’s advances innovative solutions, strengthens systems of care, and fosters community connection.
Peg Morgan believed recovery should be expected, not exceptional.
Her lived experience shaped a bold vision: reduce stigma, elevate voices, and build systems that work.
Today, Peg’s carries that vision forward, advancing innovation, strengthening partnerships, and expanding what is possible for people living with serious mental illness.
Strong Governance Protects A Strong Mission.
Peg’s Board and leadership team steward resources with discipline, transparency, and long-term focus. Every decision is grounded in accountability and guided by our commitment to improving lives through thoughtful, responsible action.
Our Mission
To improve the lives of people with serious mental illness.
Our Vision
We envision a world where all regard mental wellness as an integral part of a healthy life and where recovery from mental illness is the expectation.
Our Core Values & Guiding Principles
We faithfully demonstrate in all that we do:
- Donor Intent: We are guided by founder Peg Morgan’s desire to ‘Think Bigger’ about impacting mental health and supporting arts, education, and the local community.
- Innovation: We proactively act and take risks.
- Leadership: We convene partners and catalyze collaborative coalitions for greater impact.
- Compassion: We respect the dignity of every person and welcome open, candid communication.
- Learning: We build and share knowledge to strengthen deployment of exemplary practices.
- Accountability: We are responsible for being efficient, effective stewards and managing our resources with integrity and transparency.
Our Approach
We achieve our mission and vision by accelerating innovative projects and leveraging partnerships for systems change in Ohio and the Nation.
Advancing a Stronger System
Improving lives requires more than intention.
Improving lives requires more than intention. It takes clarity, collaboration, and sustained leadership. Peg’s convenes leaders, invests in bold solutions, and helps move the mental health field toward a higher standard of care.
Think Bigger
Peg believed philanthropy could do more than fund programs. It could challenge assumptions, elevate new ideas, and strengthen systems that were falling short.
That belief still guides Peg’s today. We invest in practical innovation, support evidence-informed models, and convene leaders who are ready to improve how mental health care is delivered.
Our mission remains clear: to improve the lives of people with serious mental illness.
We envision a world where all regard mental wellness as an integral part of a healthy life and where recovery from mental illness is the expectation.
Our Clear Pathways annual retreat wasn’t just about planning the work ahead; it was also about understanding the legacy behind it. ✨
While connecting and aligning priorities for the future, the team explored our exhibits through a campus tour—learning more about our founder, Peg Morgan, and the historic impact partners that continue to bring our mission to life.
#ThinkBigger
Relationships are at the heart of everything we do at Peg`s, and impact partners like Active Minds are essential to our mission.
For the last 15 years, we’ve been proud to support Alison Malmon and the work of @Active_Minds as they’ve changed the conversation around mental health for youth and young adults across the country.
Now, through the @weareenough campaign, we’re proud to help elevate the conversation further, reminding people everywhere: You are enough, just as you are. 💚
#ThinkBigger #ImpactPartners #YouAreEnough #MentalHealth
The college years are a critical time for mental health. That’s why Peg’s has partnered with @kentstate for more than 20 years to strengthen the systems, workforce, and community support students need to thrive on campus and beyond. 💙🩺
#MHM2026 #Pegs #KentStateUniversity #MentalHealth #BehavioralHealth
When the world is small and the mission is big, beautiful things happen. 💛
A spontaneous visit from a friend at @inspiringchildren turned into a soulful conversation, a campus tour, and a chance to go deeper on the passion that drives the work of both foundations.
#ThinkBigger
