Jared's Fund

challenging the stigma of mental illness

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Montclair High School Students Getting More Help For Mental Health

By AMANDA VALENTOVIC For Montclair Local Montclair High School students will soon have more places to turn to for mental health support,...

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Third Annual Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship

Now, and especially during the difficult time we are living through, the Zimmerman-Baillargeon family is proud to announce the launching...

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2021 Applications Available!

Third Annual Jared’s Fund Summer Fellowship Open for MHS Recent Alumni and Students Announcement -March 29, 2021 Now, and especially...

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Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship Announces the Second Annual Cohort

The Baillargeon-Zimmerman family and the Jared’s Fund Advisory Board proudly announce the nine recipients of the second annual Jared’s...

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Montclair Students, Alumni Can Apply For Jared’s Fund 2nd Annual Summer Fellowship

These paid fellowships provide four individuals or groups of Montclair High students or recent alumni the opportunity to work with a mental

Who We Are

Jared's Fund was established by the family of Jared Zimmerman (1995-2016) to celebrate his spirit. Jared's Fund's mission is to challenge the stigma associated with mental illness, especially by enabling young people to lead such efforts.

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Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship

Jared's Fund Youth Fellowship provides summer funding to Montclair High School students and recent alumni to pursue projects that focus on mental health. JFYF is advised by a board of Jared's friends and family, medical professionals and educators. Applications for the second cohort of fellows will be due in Spring 2020.

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Farm and Wilderness Campership

The Jared Zimmerman Farm & Wilderness campership covers full tuition for a New Jersey native to attend this Quaker-based summer camp located in Vermont (ages 8-17).

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