Healing Minds.
Strengthening Spirits.
Mission
Esler Family Foundation is committed to healing minds and strengthening spirits in partnership with changemakers worldwide who are advancing mental health, expanding youth opportunity, and bridging economic disparities. At the intersection of mind and spirit, we support solutions that nurture inner well-being and outer stability necessary for lasting social change.
John & Jeanne Esler
Co-Founders, Esler Family Foundation
STRONGER TOGETHER
Impact Story Videos
Experience the heart of our mission through stories that highlight the lasting impact of our partners’ work.
StrongMinds
Advancing Mental Health
StrongMinds delivers free, group psychotherapy in Africa to treat depression among low-income women and adolescents by training community members to lead therapy groups.
Nativity
Expanding Youth Opportunity
Nativity School of Worcester is a tuition‑free Jesuit middle school that provides underserved students in grades 5‑8 with a rigorous education rooted scholarship, character, and service.
E For All
Bridging Economic Disparities
EforAll is an entrepreneurship program that helps aspiring business owners turn their ideas into successful businesses through mentorship, training, and support.
Mission Pillars
Giving Focus
Explore the mission pillars where the Esler Family Foundation focuses our resources to create meaningful, lasting change.
Advancing Mental Health
We prioritize mental health services, research, and education to reduce stigma and ensure equitable access for underserved communities. We believe that mental health impacts the ability to engage and achieve, and is foundational to human flourishing.
Expanding Youth Opportunity
We invest in a dynamic and equitable future by expanding access to educational and supplemental programs, creating opportunities for young people to develop skills, gain support, and reach their full potential.
Bridging Economic Disparities
We support strategies that address gaps in income, wealth, resources, and opportunities to allow individuals from all backgrounds to build sustainable livelihoods, enhance their quality of life, and contribute to a vibrant economy.
WORCESTER COUNTY NONPROFITS
Inspiring Generosity Match Fund
If your nonprofit supports Worcester County residents in one of our mission pillars, apply for our Inspiring Generosity Match Fund through Greater Worcester Community Foundation.
Together, we can help your work thrive while inspiring others to give locally.
