The Matthew Lane Hobby Foundation, Inc. is a Michigan-based nonprofit organization established in memory of Matthew Lane Hobby and dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and community education.
About the Foundation
Who We Are
The Matthew Lane Hobby Foundation, Inc. was established in memory of Matthew Lane Hobby to honor his life and legacy through purposeful action. What began as a deeply personal loss became a lifelong commitment to help others navigate the realities of mental health challenges with compassion, understanding, and hope.
As a nonprofit organization, the Foundation works to raise awareness, promote education, and support efforts focused on mental health and suicide prevention. By encouraging open conversations and reducing stigma, we strive to build communities where individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered to seek help.
Every life has value.
Awareness, education, and compassion create hope.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to advance mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and education through advocacy, storytelling, and community engagement. By honoring Matthew’s life, we focus on fostering understanding, encouraging meaningful conversations, and reducing stigma across the communities we serve.
Learn More About Our Work
To learn more about the Foundation and how we carry out our mission, explore the pages below:
Our Mission - what guides our work and priorities
Matthew’s Story - the life and legacy that inspire the Foundation
Our History - how the Foundation began and how it continues to grow