What if you could receive more through the act of giving?
Redefining Celebrations with Less of Me
We help families build gratitude, character, and community through intentional giving. Less of Me transforms children’s birthdays into experiences of generosity that shape identity and strengthen families.
Our Mission and Vision
Empowering Communities through Birthday Giving
Less of Me is a family-centered nonprofit that builds character and community through structured values education, consistent engagement, and long-term service. Starting with our Birthday Giving Pilot, we aim to transform the tradition of birthdays into experiences of giving, gratitude, and community connection. We believe that the strongest communities are built inside the home—and strengthened when families serve together. Our work gives families tools, structure, and community to intentionally live out values that last a lifetime.
Mission, Vision & Values:
We aim to nurture intrinsic values rooted in sincerity, gratitude, altruism, and shared responsibility.
We Believe communities are strengthened through families who live with purpose, character, and care for others.
We use
~Honor ~ Sincerity~ Self betterment~ Altruism~ Greater good~ Legacy~ Service as leadership~ & Gratitude to shift culture and empower those around us
Why we Exist
Families today are navigating rising isolation, fast-paced living, and a culture that often prioritizes consumption over character. Many parents deeply desire to raise grounded, grateful, compassionate children—but lack structured pathways and community support to do so consistently.
Less of Me exists to fill that gap.
We believe:
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Families are the foundation of strong communities
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Gratitude and service shape identity
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Character is built through daily practice, not one-time moments
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Traditions matter
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Children thrive when purpose replaces pressure
Our work gives families tools, structure, and community to intentionally live out values that last a lifetime.
Our Approach
1. Choose a Cause
Families select a local organization or need they care about.
2. Give Instead of Get
Guests bring donated items instead of gifts.
3. Deliver & Reflect
The family delivers the donations and reflects on impact together.
Children learn values not by being told, but by living them.
Less of Me helps families build a tradition where:
• Gratitude replaces expectation
• Service replaces consumption
• Identity is shaped through generosity
Meet Our Founders
Jeffrey Mckeegee
Founder & Board Chair
Jeffrey's journey of transforming his birthday celebration into a movement to redefine the way we give and express gratitude has inspired the foundation of Less of Me. His commitment to nurturing altruism and gratitude within families is the driving force behind our initiatives.
Elena Mckeegee
Co-Founder & Program Operator
Elena's passion for building character and community through structured values education led to the establishment of Less of Me. Her dedication to empowering families to live with purpose, care for others, and embrace gratitude shapes the core of our organization.
“We are not defined by what we own or the materials we acquire, but by who we are, and this is the legacy that the Less Of Me Foundation strives to leave on the world.”
― Less of Me Foundation
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