A non-profit foundation committed to
empowering high school students
by providing them with the tools to lead active lives
and make healthy choices for a better future
In our programs, we encourage students to make
positive life choices that improve their physical
and mental health through exercise, teamwork, gratitude,
nutrition, and community service
Offering after-school fitness
and wellness programs in
inner-city high schools
Serving more than 3000 students
in 40 programs located in California, Georgia,
Illinois, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio,
Tennessee, Texas and Washington DC
About us
What we do
As people we are scared of the unknown, just like kids are afraid of the dark. Have courage to find out what you don’t know and continue learning about what you do. Life is a challenge. Have courage.” – Matthew McConaughey
Our impact
“You cannot respect others unless you respect yourself. You cannot trust others until you trust yourself. Respect and trust yourself.” – Matthew McConaughey
Just keep giving
Matthew McConaughey
November 2024
“COMMIT
Commitment-once we truly decide we’re going to do something it’s much easier to pull off. It’s when we give ourselves room to negotiate with ourselves that makes succeeding at what we want to do so much more difficult and stressful.
COMMIT”
-McConaughey
Updates & Inspiration
“I am grateful for jkl, it’s like my home away from home. I’ve never been good at sports, but here everyone is so positive and motivates me to achieve my workout goals. I feel really comfortable here.” – Damian
“Interning at the just keep livin Foundation was an enriching experience for which I am truly grateful. The highlight of my internship was working behind the scenes, which revealed the immense love and effort poured into all the programs across the states by the jkl staff.”
“I’ll be managing my academic path and life on my terms.”
Recent News
the j’s for just, the k’s for keep, the l’s for livin
