Our Impact
A Note from the Board members: With overwhelming gratitude we thank all our donors and participants in helping us to support our philanthropic interests and goals. The foundation continues to support projects and programs that have a potential to make a difference in bettering the quality of others’ lives.
We are deeply grateful for the success of the recent auction of The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation Collection. We are actively carrying out our endeavors to aide in the needs of more research for ovarian cancer.
Update: Shelter to Soldier
The Shelter to Soldier program is so appreciative for our support, 46 dogs in training and 15 matched with their veteran. Shelter to Soldier has opened a new way of helping active soldiers in providing “morale” dogs for active duty personnel and are placing dogs on...
Guitars in the Classroom
Jessica Barron with guitars in the classroom is doing amazing work with providing instruments and training for underprivileged kids throughout the San Diego area, including military and disabled kids. She was able to deliver 70 with ukuleles and training with our gift...
Local News from The Habitat
Here at The Habitat, we essentially skipped straight from winter to summer and the garden has responded and is flourishing. We've spotted Redlegged Frog eggs in the pond, the lizards are out which means the Egret is stopping by regularly, and the kids are immensely...
Letter of Appreciation from MEarth
Fall at MEarth is beautiful and delicious! This time of year at MEarth the kids are harvesting corn, planting fava beans, and making chard pesto. They're learning about how our local indigenous groups used Tulle Reeds to make boats (and making their own small...
Letter of Appreciation from Vanderbuilt University
October 2025: The Morrow Foundation’s ongoing support of research into innovative strategies for ovarian cancer screening at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation supports ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt
August 19, 2025: The Susan Morrow Legacy Foundation has made a generous donation to support ovarian cancer research at Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Anything is Paws-ible
A recent trip to South Carolina found our board members taking a day trip to Noah’s Arks Rescue. The rescue is a 501c3 that SMLF supports. It supplies emergency medical, surgical and rehabilitation to abused animals. Located in Okatie, SC alongside their sister store...
Full Circle
Reaching for my phone and seeing a phone number I hadn’t contacted since last summer, I curiously answered. It was Allison from Saratoga WarHorse, a friendly voice who spoke to me about what a serendipitous turn of events our foundation has had on her and her family....
MEarth Hilton Bialek Habitat
We would like to announce that the SMLF.org Foundation has made a donation to MEarth! Recently, Elliott had the pleasure of visiting the MEarth Hilton Bialek Habitat, where he met with Carol Olson and Mauricio Lopez. During the visit, He enjoyed an inspiring tour of...
Ariel Theater
Recently, Elliott had the pleasure of visiting Ariel Theater, where he met with Executive Director Heather Kirk and founder Gail Higginbotham. He enjoyed an inspiring tour that highlighted the behind-the-scenes aspects of theater life, including the dressing rooms,...