For Morgan, giving isn’t just something she does; it’s part of who she is. Whether it’s her work with youth, her monthly donations, or her time spent volunteering, Morgan leads with empathy and purpose. “You can’t save the world in one day,” she says, “but you can give someone a moment that makes a difference. And that’s enough.”
Morgan has been a monthly donor for over three years, supporting the Greatest Need Fund. “There were so many options,” she recalls. “I didn’t know what to choose. But I knew wherever it went, it would help. I just wanted to make sure my contribution was going somewhere that needed it.”
That same selfless mindset shines through in her day-to-day work with Healthy Living School students. She introduces youth to programs like camp, esports, and outreach, helping them build confidence, community, and a sense of belonging. “Even if they just come for five days,” she says, “I want to give them something meaningful. Something that helps them feel like they belong.”
One moment that’s stuck with her is when a former student recognized her at an esports tournament years later. “He said, ‘I remember you from Healthy Living School.’ That meant everything,” Morgan says. “It’s not about them remembering me. It’s about them building a network of people they can trust. I’m just happy being the bridge.”
Philanthropy is also woven into her programming. Morgan teaches youth that giving back isn’t just about money. It’s about kindness and connection. “When I ask them what they can donate, the first answer is always money. But we talk about how giving your time, your kindness, your passion, is just as important.”
In her programs, kids have made wellness kits, bookmarks, book drops, and friendship bracelets, all paired with heartfelt notes for strangers. “I tell them, ‘You may never meet the person receiving this, but they matter.’”
Morgan understands the power of empathy. “Life happens. Not everyone starts from the same place. It’s not that people don’t work hard. It’s that sometimes circumstances change. That’s why we give. That’s why we care.”
Outside the Y, Morgan has led youth-led compassion projects and in the past, volunteered through her church, building care packages for new mothers and shelters. Still, it’s the simple joys that keep her grounded: hiking, crocheting, browsing real estate listings, and unwinding with a little reality television such as Selling Sunset. “I know, it’s a guilty pleasure,” she laughs. “But it’s how I relax.”
She’s also studying English with the hope of becoming a teacher and has recently taken up sign language as a hobby, yet another way she connects with others through the power of language.
“I think it’s my compassion,” Morgan says. “I feel deeply. I like to understand people’s stories, why they are who they are. That’s what drives me.”