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.
Founder & Legacy
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.
Leadership
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.
Advancing a Stronger System
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.
Peg`s has proudly supported the Cummings Center for the History of Psychology (@cchpsych) since its founding, helping establish what is now a @Smithsonian affiliate and one of the world`s leading collections dedicated to the history of psychology.
As part of our 25 Years of Impact exhibition, visitors can explore artifacts on loan from the Cummings Center that trace the evolution of mental health care in America. From the legacy of mental health reformer Dorothea Dix to objects that reflect life in state hospitals, these pieces offer a powerful reminder that understanding our past helps us build a more compassionate future.
@uakron #ThinkBigger
Looking back on #NAMICon2026, one message continues to stay with us: We are enough.
Peg`s President & CEO Rick Kellar and NAMI CEO Dan Gillison shared that message by wearing their @weareenough bracelets throughout the conference. On opening day, Dan joined @blakemycoskie on the main stage for a conversation about lived experience and the importance of connection.
As Dan later reflected, "Mental health support begins with connection, honesty, and community." We couldn`t agree more. @namicommunicate
#ThinkBigger
@magicaltheatreoh brings together two areas that our founder, Peg Morgan, held most dear—arts and education. Their theatrical performances embody the belief that creativity is essential to human flourishing.
#ThinkBigger #ImpactPartner #MagicalTheatreCompany
In 2020, Rick Kellar, Tyler Norris, Paul Heller, and Joe Pyle came together with a bold idea: to elevate the need for high-impact mental health funding by bringing philanthropy together around a shared vision.
That idea became @Mindful.Philanthropy. Take a minute to hear the vision behind the movement.
#ThinkBigger #MindfulPhilanthropy #MentalHealth
