Mission Statement
The Charles E. Kubly Foundation seeks to better the lives of those affected by depression by increasing public awareness of the disease and its devastating effects, eliminating the stigma associated with it, supporting suicide prevention programs and promoting improved access to quality mental health resources within communities.
Who we are
The Charles E. Kubly Foundation is a public charity committed to improving
the lives of those affected by depression. Through the generous support
of our donors, we fund quality mental health projects that aim to reduce
suicide and the stigma associated with depression and provide
education and resource information.
Board of Directors
Stephen Spadafora, President
Salesforce.com
Ross Williams, Vice President
Robert W. Baird & Co.
Sally Kubly, Secretary
Charles E. Kubly Foundation
Julie Spadafora, Treasurer
Molly Fay
Today’s TMJ4
Molly Fritz
Meg Fetherston Kasch
Kate Krebsbach
Billie Kubly
Chip Kubly
Circle Evironmental
Anne Luber
Special Advisory Board
John Bolger
Bolger Legal Group
Kerry Bolger
David Fritz
Executive Benefits Network
Beth Kubly
Shorewest Realtors
Will Kubly
Durango Technology
Angela Williams
Medical Advisory Board
Laura Roberts, MD, Chair
Medical College of Wisconsin
Michelle Cornette, PhD
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Bill Ford, MSW
Aurora Behavioral Health
Ken Johnson, MD
Columbia St. Mary’s
Peter Lake, MD
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Michael McBride, MD
Veteran’s Administration Hospital
Community Advisory Board
T. Michael Bolger
Medical College of Wisconsin
Susie Jennings
Linda Mellowes
Linda Stephenson
Sandy Williams
Foley & Lardner
Executive Director
Sally Kubly, MSW
414.962.0918
skubly@charlesekublyfoundation.org
Business Manager
Laura Koppa
414-477-9959
lkoppa@charlesekublyfoundation.org
Why was the foundation started?
Many people don't recognize that depression is a disease and often see depression as a weakness or something that they should be able to fix on their own. Depression is a disease like any other, and, if left untreated, can have devastating consequences.
The Charles E. Kubly Foundation was founded in 2003 after the death of Charlie Kubly. Friends and family members of Charlie saw a need in the community for services to address depression and suicide prevention. The Charles E. Kubly Foundation seeks to raise awareness of depression and to challenge the stigma associated with it. We envision a future in which people will feel comfortable acknowledging their depression and sharing their pain with those who can give them support. Additionally, we would like to make sure that people can locate quality mental health resources in their communities and we would like to fund research on depression to find better ways to treat it.
Charlie Kubly was 28 years old when he took his own life. He lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin close to family and friends. One of seven children, he was an adored uncle to 17 nieces and nephews. Charlie attended the University School of Milwaukee and graduated from St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minnesota with a degree in business. He worked in the financial industry and had an entrepreneurial spirit, developing a small mail order business to college students called "Care By Air". Charlie enjoyed tennis, skiing and boating. Charlie struggled with depression for a number of years and sought help. Unfortunately, he did not find relief and felt he could not go on. Charlie's friends and family are very saddened by their loss. We would like to help others with depression to promote better outcomes.
The foundation is a fully recognized nonprofit charitable organization. Therefore, donations to our organization are tax-exempt and may be claimed as such.
