Carrying Forward Matthew's Legacy.
Healing Starts When Stigma Ends.
Matthew Perry believed that everyone deserves the chance to heal without shame. The Matthew Perry Foundation is dedicated to continuing his legacy by fighting the stigma surrounding addiction.
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Every gift, large or small, helps us save lives by funding programs that expand access to compassionate care. Your support fuels our work to combat stigma and create pathways to recovery.
Carrying Forward Matthew's Legacy.
Our Mission
We honor Matthew’s enduring legacy of compassion for those struggling with substance use disorder. Our mission is to combat stigma and create pathways to recovery, ensuring no one is left behind on their journey to healing.
We partner with experts and communities to create pathways to recovery, advocating for compassionate, evidence-based care and building a future where healing is honored, not hidden.
“When I die, I want helping others to be the first thing that’s mentioned. Addiction is far too powerful for anyone to defeat alone. But together, one day at a time, we can beat it down.”
– Matthew Perry
Our work is grounded in four strategic pillars.
Our Pillars
Our work is guided by four strategic pillars that reflect our commitment to changing the way the world understands and responds to addiction. From expanding access to compassionate care to building a community of supporters, we are carrying forward Matthew’s legacy.
We champion compassionate, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder, shifting the narrative from shame to science.
We invest in the people, programs, and partnerships that make long-term healing possible, because recovery is a sustained journey.
We confront stigma by changing the narrative around addiction and recovery through storytelling, education, and dialogue.
We rely on the power of collective giving to carry Matthew’s vision forward and invest in solutions that save lives.
Help Us Carry Forward Matthew's Legacy.
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Every gift, large or small, helps us save lives by funding programs that expand access to compassionate care. Your support fuels our work to combat stigma and create pathways to recovery.
