The Jennifer Keck Morrow Everyday Kindness Fund

In loving memory of our beloved teacher, mom, sister, and spouse, The Jennifer Keck Morrow Everyday Kindness Fund continues Jennifer's life's work of caring for and nurturing our shared future through the many hands doing the everyday work of love.We can't thank you enough for your participation in our inaugural matching campaign for Bernie's Book Bank. In just 3 weeks we raised more than $12k in Jennifer's memory. As she was fond of saying, "You are wonderful."

Thank you. Wow.

© Michael Morrow and the Jennifer Keck Morrow Everyday Kindness Fund. All rights reserved.
Be kind. Be brave. You are wonderful.

Jennifer holding a sign she made for her students during covid lockdown, which says You Are Amazing, You Are Loved, You Are Missed

Recent Gifts
in Jennifer's Memory

Since its creation in 2026, The Everyday Kindness Fund has supported the following causes important to Jennifer and her family. We strongly encourage you to join us in donating to these organizations in Jennifer's memory.

  • Alzheimer's Association

  • American Lung Association

  • Bernie's Book Bank

  • Blood Cancer United

  • Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

  • DonorsChoose funding for teachers in Lake County, IL

  • Heroes for Hallie Grace

  • Humane World for Animals

  • Little City Foundation

  • Lymphoma Research Foundation

  • Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

  • Northern Illinois Food Bank

  • Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

  • Sesame Workshop

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

  • The Divided Sky Foundation

  • The Key to 73 - Hawthorn Education Foundation

  • Usher Syndrome Coalition

Upcoming Match Campaigns

The Everyday Kindness Fund runs four matching campaigns per year, each centered around an important date in the life of Jennifer's family.March 2027: Remembering the March 4th anniversary of Jennifer's passing, this annual campaign focuses on healthcare and caregiving, particularly diseases and conditions that have affected the Keck and Morrow familiesMay 2027: Celebrating Jennifer and her husband Mike's 2002 wedding anniversary, this annual campaign focuses on local organizations in the communities where Jennifer lived and raised her familyAugust 2027: Celebrating Jennifer's husband's birthday, this annual campaign focuses on organizations supporting mental health, caregivers, and bereaved spousesSeptember 2027: Celebrating Jennifer's birthday, this annual campaign focuses on education, literacy, and young people. In 2026 we raised more than $12,000 for Bernie's Book Bank!

Jennifer standing in a beam of sunlight, picking tomatoes from her garden and wearing an orange t-shirt

Suggest an Organization
to Support

If there's a non-profit organization, DonorsChoose request, or other cause you think matches well with the mission of the Fund, let us know here!

Jennifer teaching a young boy and girl in her classroom

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Jennifer wearing a bright blue dress and black sweater, smiling in front of an industrial looking wall in Chicago's west loop neighborhood