Create possibility
in her name
We’re in the process of creating The Ceylan Conger Foundation to support causes that reflect the values Ceylan lived by — generosity, curiosity, care, and a belief in shared opportunity.
While the foundation is being formally established, we’re directing giving to World Central Kitchen, an organization whose work reflects the way Ceylan showed up for the world. Donating in her name helps extend her generosity and create real, immediate impact.
Why World Central Kitchen?
World Central Kitchen provides fresh, nourishing meals to people in times of crisis — showing up quickly, with dignity, and with deep respect for local communities. Their work reflects values Ceylan lived by: generosity in action, care without conditions, and a belief that showing up for people matters. Supporting World Central Kitchen is a way to turn compassion into immediate, tangible help.
Why give?
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Turn Memory Into Momentum
Grief often asks us to pause. Ceylan believed in moving — thoughtfully, bravely, together. Your gift helps transform remembrance into real-world impact.
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Expand Possibility for Others
Ceylan believed access — to food, education, care, and experience — could change a life. Your donation helps open doors and create opportunities for others to do the same.
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Act With Care
Each organization we support is carefully vetted for integrity, effectiveness, and value alignment. We will only direct you to trusted nonprofits doing real, tangible good — with transparency and intention.
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Be Part of Our Community
Ceylan’s community was wide, generous, and interconnected. Giving is one way to stay connected — to her, to one another, and to the values that brought us together.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Ceylan Conger Foundation is a community-led effort to honor Ceylan’s life by turning remembrance into meaningful action. Ceylan moved through the world with curiosity, generosity, and care — believing that access to opportunity, connection, and dignity could change a life. This foundation exists to carry those values forward.
The idea for the foundation grew from conversations led by Ceylan’s mother, Caya, and is being built in partnership with some of Ceylan’s closest friends and family. Together, we’re working toward a permanent foundation that can thoughtfully steward resources over time and support causes that feel deeply aligned with how Ceylan lived — non-political, human-centered, and grounded in real impact.
As we build toward that long-term vision, giving in Ceylan’s name is currently directed to trusted organizations whose work reflects her values, beginning with World Central Kitchen. Supporting these efforts allows us to create immediate impact while laying the groundwork for the foundation’s future.
If you’d like to be part of this — by giving, sharing ideas, offering support, or simply staying connected — we’d love to hear from you. You can reach us at ceylanfoundation@gmail.com.
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Yes — and we’d love that. Ceylan built a beautifully diverse community, and this foundation will be stronger because of it.
If you’re interested in getting involved in any way — volunteering your time, sharing ideas, offering skills, or helping us think about future initiatives — please reach out to us at ceylanfoundation@gmail.com.
As the foundation grows, we hope to create meaningful ways for people to contribute and participate. For now, we welcome support in whatever form feels right to you, and we’re grateful for every offer to help carry her values forward.
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World Central Kitchen is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. World Central Kitchen will send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.