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High School/College Students/Single Parents/ Pregnant Teens

 

The Jumpstart program is designed to assist those that have overcome socioeconomic barriers during their academic efforts. Many times attending school requires essential items and students are often in need of items such as laptops, dorm room items, clothing and school supplies. The Jumpstart program will provide these items for those that have served in their community, excelled in academics and overcome social barriers that may have otherwise affected their opportunities for success. Students will be nominated by school counselors, teachers, community members or may apply.

 

Many households are run by single parents. Statistics predict that the chances for success of a child being raised by one parent are unfavorable.  Many single parents go above and beyond to make sure their children beat these odds not allowing their socioeconomic status deter them from succeeding. These parents set high standards and expect their children to meet them. The JOHARA Initiative  seeks to award the efforts of these parents and students by providing some of the items necessary to ensure their continued success.

 

The JOHARA Initiative , through its youth groups, teaches abstinence but teenage pregnancy is on the rise. Often, young adults that have children early in life put their educational needs on hold and many quit school. The Jumpstart program will serve as incentive to complete high school/college. Recipients will have to meet all requirements of the program to include parenting classes and financial planning seminars before receiving this award. They must also show satisfactory grades each semester or grading period.

 

Several businesses and sponsors donate cars, money, laptops and other supplies for the Jumpstart program and have input on the requirements. Candidates are either nominated or apply to be considered. All requirements must be fulfilled and awards will be given as funds are available. This is a one time award and only one person per family made be chosen.

We would like to thank all of our contributors and sponsors for their continued support. If you would like information on donating, would like to nominate a student or apply, please email joharalife@gmail.com. All applications must be complete and submitted by the deadlines. Please allow three business days for a response.