ABOUT US
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“We’re all here for a time, to learn, or love, or learn to love, in all the seemingly infinite ways that can happen.”
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-Letter from Matthew, 2005
The Matthew Harris Ornstein Memorial Foundation was established in 2015 in honor of Matthew who died on January 3, 2015 as the result of a tragic accident. Prior to his death, Matthew had led a full and impactful life. He was a national champion debater, Princeton graduate and hollywood writer. But, perhaps most importantly he was a devoted friend and family member.
After his death, his friends and family gathered to come up with a way to honor Matthew’s life. From those conversations, the foundation was born. The foundation started as a small initiative in 2015, but thanks to the generosity of its donors has grown into a formidable force advocating for mental illness and urban debate.
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
Click below to learn more about our major programs and initiatives.
DOCUMENTARY
Learn about our feature-length film about successful approaches to decriminalizing mental illness. The film premiered at the Miami Film Festival and you can watch it at www.doifilm.com.
