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.
From warming up with @hudsonkiwanisbaseball players to throwing out the first pitch to @kentstate first-baseman Nate Muncy — it was an unforgettable experience. Thank you to KSU for prioritizing the mental health of college students and for inviting Peg’s to be part of Mental Health Awareness Weekend!
#ThinkBigger #MHM2026 #KentState
@namicommunicate holds a special place in our hearts and yesterday’s @namisummitcty luncheon reminded us why. Our team was grateful for Dan Gillison’s thoughtful words and inspired by Kody Green’s powerful keynote.
Congratulations to Marcella Slander on receiving the 2026 Fred Frese Memorial Scholarship, presented by Penny Frese — Fred’s wife and Trustee Emerita of the foundation.
#ThinkBigger
The Morgan family`s partnership with @KentState began in 1970. In the early 2000s, Peg`s Foundation continued that legacy—first with the Kent State School of Fashion, then growing into a deep collaboration with the Kent State University College of Nursing`s Advanced Practice Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Program.
Nurses are often the first to recognize when someone is struggling, and Peg`s is proud to help prepare the advanced practice nurses who lead mental health care.
#ThinkBigger #KentStateUniversity #MHM2026
We were honored to share a special evening at the Kent State Annual Fashion Show Gala with Peg’s daughters Suzanne and Mary, granddaughter Brooke, and great-granddaughter Eila.
Congratulations to @fernmallis on her Hall of Fame induction—so inspiring. 💫
#KSUFashion #ThinkBigger @kent.fashionschool @kentstate
