GIFT
MEG's
2025 Primary Beneficiary Donation
On Monday January 12, 2026 Ray and Kathy Garbach were pleased to present Compeer Rochester with a $35,000 donation. Compeer and MEG's Gift share a deep commitment to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges through connection, hope and community inclusion. Both organizations believe in the power of human connection, which is why Compeer was chosen as MEG's Gift 2025 Primary Beneficiary. The funds donated by MEG's Gift will help support the Compeer Friends program.
"her smile mirrored her soul."
Throughout her life, Megan Elizabeth Garbach was an emulation of compassion, giving and kindness. She unabashedly shared these gifts with each person she met. When Megan tragically lost her battle with depression in 2014, her family and friends promised that the manner of her death would not define how she was known in life. Instead, they wanted to ensure that the gifts Meg so freely gave to the world during her lifetime were her legacy.
our inspiration
our mission
MEG's Gift is a 501(c)3 nonprofit public charity that works with community organizations to provides financial support, educational resources, and advocacy efforts to ensure that those struggling with mental illness have access to the care they need to live fulfilling lives.
our vision
who we are
Our vision is for a world that better understands, accepts and supports those whose lives are affected by mental illness.
MEG's Gift believes that progress happens when communities are empowered to use their most valuable assets-the people within them. We know that change begins with us. We clear a path forward when we work together with the people and organizations within our community.
When we do this, we create space for our vision to come to life.
