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
September 2024
“EN-JOY IT.
Joy starts with gratitude. Gratitude starts with the beginner’s mind. It’s something we can learn from our kids and the kid in all of us. See everything for the first time, every time, and EN-JOY the view.
EN-JOY IT.”
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
