4th Annual "Bags for Kids" Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Join Us Online - November 12, 2020

This Fall, due to Covid-19 it is not possible for us to gather in-person as usual for the annual “Bags for Kids” Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser. We can however, come together and continue providing the important programming to students who are working so hard on their educational goals. It is amazing what can be done to positively impact the lives of students and families when people come together as a team on one accord. That is why on November 12, 2020 at 6:00 PM we will be hosting an Online “Bags for Kids” Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser and we are asking you to join us. You can empower students and families while watching great competition, a special message from Founder and President Mrs. Deloris Jordan, and hear from JRJF scholars all from the comfort of your home. Your sponsorships and donations will keep our students and families in much needed programs like Read with Me!, ST.E.A.M., A-Team Scholars and Vision for Families. 

3rd Annual "Bags for Kids" Photo Gallery

Beyond the Classroom

Takira is an energetic first grade student at William H. Brown STEM Magnet School who recently was reading at a middle 1st grade level. With the help of her teacher and our staff at JRJF, Takira worked with determined diligence on sight words, short and long vowels, and reading out loud through our Virtual Read with Me! (RWM) sessions. Her official post-assessment revealed that she was able to raise her reading skills one whole grade level as a result of her hard work. Takira, like all of us, is beyond excited at her success. We work with students from a very young age to make literacy a top priority.   For students like Takira at our four partner schools remote learning continues. You can help make remote learning a success by helping provide the tools students will need in their new classroom. Resources for many of our students are limited and families look towards schools for support. This year they will need more support than ever, you can provide much needed relief. Like many events today, you can join online!
 
All funds raised will through "Beyond the Classroom" will be used for supplies and technology for students. 
Takira reading out loud, joined virtually
​by Ms. Markessa, JRJF Program Lead. 

Online Resources

We hope that you and your loved ones are staying healthy and safe. During this time the James R. Jordan Foundation continues to support our students and families. We are committed to enriching and enhancing the education of the communities we serve. With the help of our partners and friends we are providing online resources, including virtual learning opportunities and family workshops. 

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to programs@jamesjordanfoundation.com. 

Highlights from an impactful 2018-2019 year!

JRJF is excited to present our latest annual report. Read about some of our students and families and their achievements. 
Make sure to check out page 8 for a special message from our 2019 A-Team Graduation Dinner Keynote Speaker, Lanisha Thadison. 
Check out our Making a Difference Segment with Alex Maragos!
Mission 
The James R. Jordan Foundation provides a pathway out of poverty by empowering youth to achieve their full potential and by leveling the playing field so they can become successful human beings and productive contributors to society. We do this by creating networks of support for families and communities, motivating youth, and ensuring high-quality academic opportunities for youth in under-served communities. The James R. Jordan Foundation is dedicated to supporting students and families through access to knowledge and by exposing them to resources that contribute to their life success.
Vision 
Every hard-working child in the Chicagoland area will reach their full potential and compete in the field of their choice, anywhere in the world, regardless of their socio-economic status.
What We Do 
The James R. Jordan Foundation (JRJF) believes that all children deserve equal opportunity and access to a quality education. We aim to level the academic playing field to ensure that hard-working students have the opportunity to attain a higher education regardless of socio-economic status.

We provide support and mentorship systems to fill for key gaps in S.T.E.A.M., Parental Support, Literacy, and Scholarship Assistance.