Mental Health Association in New Jersey Receives Grant from KPMG U.S. Foundation
KPMG U.S. Foundation collaborates with MHANJ to increase mental health advocacy and education
[Springfield, New Jersey] — [August 12, 2025] The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) announced today that it has received a three-year, $112,500 grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation. The organization will use the grant to support its mission to help people to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services.
This grant is part of a nationwide initiative from the KPMG U.S. Foundation, awarding more than $2M this summer in multi-year grants to organizations focused on increasing education and mental well-being, and creating vibrant and healthy communities for all.
“We are very honored, and we are grateful to KPMG for choosing the Mental Health Association in New Jersey for this grant which will have a significant impact on our work. Their generous support will help us expand our advocacy and educational efforts. By engaging with people on a grassroots level across the state, we educate them about how to identify and begin to address mental health issues in the early stages to prevent more serious outcomes. It also helps to break the stigma of mental illness and substance use conditions that often keep people from seeking the help that they need,” stated Carolyn Beauchamp, MHANJ’s President and CEO.
The KPMG U.S. Foundation recognizes that mental well-being is a necessity for prosperity for all and is committed to creating awareness to reduce stigma, boosting access to mental health services, and supporting mental health practitioners.
“We’re honored to support the Mental Health Association in New Jersey through this grant from the KPMG U.S. Foundation,” said KPMG Short Hills Office Managing Partner Jeff Knight. “Their work advancing mental health awareness and access to care is vital to the well-being of our communities, and we’re proud to stand alongside them in this mission.”
“Mental health is foundational to thriving communities,” said KPMG Montvale Office Managing Principal Arun Rajappa. “This grant reflects our shared commitment to supporting organizations like the Mental Health Association in New Jersey that are making a meaningful difference across New Jersey. We’re grateful for the opportunity to help amplify their impact.”
About Mental Health Association in New Jersey
The Mental Health Association in New Jersey (MHANJ) has a rich history of improving the lives of people with mental illness and substance use disorders. The MHANJ is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to strive for children and adults to achieve victory over mental illness and substance use disorders through advocacy, education, training and services. Since its start more than 80 years ago, MHANJ has worked to break down stigma and other barriers that keep people from getting the help that they need. It builds a strong base of support and network of services for people coping with behavioral health issues and their family members. For more information, please visit their website at mhanj.org or call them at 800-367-8850.
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