ABOUT US
We stand for Community. We stand for Love. We stand for Acceptance.
We stand for Strength. We stand for Hope. We stand for Empowerment.
OUR MISSION
Founded on the basis of mental health and suicide prevention, the Jeff Loeffelholz IRIS Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates diversity, and supports creative minds from around the world.
(Now more than ever) Maintaining optimal mental health is crucial, and we are committed to promote mental health as a vital part of our health condition. Through advocacy and education, the JLI Foundation strives to uplift the artistic community and seeks to pave the way for empowered living.
You have a unique voice, and together we can create a community of hope.
In Honor of Jeff Loeffelholz
As a rural kid from Oklahoma, Jeff came to New York to pursue his love of musicals, where his talents garnered much praise and attention in the Broadway community. As the longest running cast member of the musical Chicago, he was living out his artistic dreams with a wicked sense of humor, a captivating smile, and a generous heart.
The Jeff Loeffelholz IRIS (JLI) Foundation was founded in honor of Jeff, after he took his own life in 2018. Not a day goes by that we don’t think of his beautiful spirit, and we want to shed light on his story, so that we can help others combat their mental health struggles.
The mental health epidemic has taken the lives of millions of people, and we plan to do our part by bridging the gap between those who need help and accessible resources. We want to honor Jeff by having this foundation represent all of the best elements that make up Jeff Loeffelholz.
Know that you are not powerless, You are worthy!
Our Chorus
The Jeff Loeffelholz IRIS Foundation team is part of a diverse group that has come together to support the mission of our foundation.
We passionately believe in the arts, and we are committed to helping others build sustainable mental health practices.