Kellin Foundation would like to congratulate Brendon Morton, the recipient of the 2024 Amanda Ireland Ward Scholarship. Brendon, a graduating senior from Northwest High School and GTCC Middle College, stood out for his dedication to leadership, service, and academics.

The Amanda Ireland Ward Scholarship, created in memory of the late Mandy Ward, honors individuals who demonstrate a commitment to community involvement and making a positive impact. Mandy made a significant impact through her work with the Kellin Foundation and as the lead advocate for the Greensboro Child Response Initiative. Her dedication to helping children and families earned her the 2016 Chief's Award from the Greensboro Police Department and the 2014 Lindy Beauregard Champion for Children Award.

The Kellin Foundation has recently been named a Family Forward NC Certified Employer by the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation’s Family Forward NC initiative.

Fox 8 News recently featured Dr. Kelly Graves in the Buckley Report, highlighting her journey from UNCG faculty to co-founding Kellin Foundation. Learn how Kellin provides vital mental health support to thousands, focusing on those who face financial barriers.

To gain a deeper understanding of the Kellin Foundation's vital work, we encourage you to listen to the full interview. Click the link below to hear Dr. Graves discuss the foundation’s initiatives and learn about the difference Kellin Foundation and our supporters make in the lives of children, adults, and families in our community.

As summer approaches, the Kellin Foundation is excited to announce our upcoming workshops tailored for adolescents and teens. We recognize the challenges young people face, especially concerning their mental health. Research by the CDC reveals that about one in five children and adolescents experience a mental disorder annually, highlighting the urgent need for tailored support.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) cast a long shadow on adult health and well-being, shaping lives long after the events have passed. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has unveiled a staggering economic burden carried by adults in the United States, estimated at $14.1 trillion annually.