Newport, WA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/21/2015 -- Jack and Jill Foundation President Lucille Allen Hadley reports that the Foundation is continuing its mission of supporting youth and children. "This year, over 80 programs throughout the United States have been awarded grants and scholarships to ensure that we are investing in our future leaders," says Hadley.
Many organizations throughout the country apply for grants in the following categories: Independent grants, Violet Greer grants, Jacqueline Robinson grants, Lucille Allen Hadley Teen Service Project grants and Foundation Scholars. The total grants for 2015-2016 year are over $400,000. Each year the Foundation ensures that all grantees share the same vision as Jack and Jill of America Foundation, "transforming African-American communities, one child at a time."
Youth Mentoring with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Leadership Programs with the Boys and Girls Club, educational STEM programs, Appalachian Trail Expeditions, Emerging Scientist projects, Career Explorations and many more..
Our 2015-16 student scholars are:
Brishaunna Angelise Mabry attending The University of Alabama
Henock Solomon attending University of Colorado Boulder
Amauri Hasani Ross attending Dartmouth College
Joseph Jidechukwu Enwerejobi attending Michigan State University
Nigel Lorenzo Barber attending North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Jack and Jill Foundation believes that students should be supported to and through college. Each student is awarded $2,500 in the first year and must maintain a 3.0 GPA to receive $2,500 each year, for up to four years.
About The Jack and Jill of America Foundation
The Jack and Jill of America Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. which consists of over 200 chapters throughout the United States. Since the Foundation's inception in 1968, chapters have been instrumental in supporting community-based organizations that help children and families. The Foundation, which is based in Washington, D.C., has distributed millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations all across America, and continues to deepen its vision with Jack and Jill of America, Inc. as the needs of families and children become more complex in the 21st century.
Mission Statement:
"As the philanthropic arm of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Jack and Jill Foundation addresses issues affecting African-American children and families, by investing in programs and services that create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term."
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