Celebrating 25 Years of Putting Children First

Chris Hernandez

“It is an incredible honor to see seeds of love, creativity, and inclusiveness blossom yearly into smiling and more empowered children that will be the next generation of community.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting

Emily Haber

“I think having those young, college corps members bring their enthusiasm to those little children has been critical for so many children in the state over the last 25 years.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be

Raymond Buford

“Jumpstart helped me realize that what I need to be doing throughout my career is giving voice to those who may not have a voice, or shining light on those who may go unseen.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th

Dale Atkins

“As a member of the board for nearly 22 years, I witnessed [the Jumpstart founders’] vision become a reality, changing the lives of children, college students, families, and entire communities within our United States.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th

Eric Carle

“Through the simple act of holding your child close while you read to them, you let them know that you care for them, have time for them, and love them.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be

Dr. Joseph I. Castro

“Universities, through our education and our service, can play a role of transforming communities. And Jumpstart, through its strategic focus, really capitalizes on that.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting 25 Faces of Jumpstart. This

News & Updates

Chris Hernandez

“It is an incredible honor to see seeds of love, creativity, and inclusiveness blossom yearly into smiling and more empowered children that will be the next generation of community.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting 25 Faces of Jumpstart. This campaign celebrates the wide variety of people who have played a major role in Jumpstart’s history — our founders, volunteers from Jumpstart’s past, Jumpstart children and their families, influential donors and supporters, and more. We

Emily Haber

“I think having those young, college corps members bring their enthusiasm to those little children has been critical for so many children in the state over the last 25 years.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting 25 Faces of Jumpstart. This campaign celebrates the wide variety of people who have played a major role in Jumpstart’s history — our founders, volunteers from Jumpstart’s past, Jumpstart children and their families, influential donors and supporters, and more.

Raymond Buford

“Jumpstart helped me realize that what I need to be doing throughout my career is giving voice to those who may not have a voice, or shining light on those who may go unseen.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting 25 Faces of Jumpstart. This campaign celebrates the wide variety of people who have played a major role in Jumpstart’s history — our founders, volunteers from Jumpstart’s past, Jumpstart children and their families, influential donors

Dale Atkins

“As a member of the board for nearly 22 years, I witnessed [the Jumpstart founders’] vision become a reality, changing the lives of children, college students, families, and entire communities within our United States.” Throughout 2019, in honor of Jumpstart’s 25th Anniversary, we will be highlighting 25 Faces of Jumpstart. This campaign celebrates the wide variety of people who have played a major role in Jumpstart’s history — our founders, volunteers from Jumpstart’s past, Jumpstart children and their families, influential donors

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Please contact Rebecca Grossfield (rebecca.grossfield@jstart.org)
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