EJS Project

Our team is growing! This school year, we took on an additional 25 students, and to ensure their success, we're our expanding our team. Right now, we're looking for a part-time Program Instructor to provide guidance and support to students during program activities and assist the Program Coordinator with the implementation of educational, recreational, and enrichment programs. If you're passionate about helping youth, or know someone who would be a great fit with our organization, reach out to us! You can learn more about the position at: https://lnkd.in/eGknYb5q #programcoordinator #expandingteam #werehiring #delraybeach

Can you believe it?! ?? We now have the Keys to the City of Boca Raton, thanks to Deputy Mayor Drucker! ??? This marks the very first key to the city she has ever presented, and we are beyond honored and grateful to be the recipients. The EJS Project is proud to be recognized for our work, and this moment inspires us to continue making a difference. Thank you, Deputy Mayor Drucker, @yvettedrucker for this incredible honor! ?? #EJSProject #KeyToTheCity #BocaRaton #CommunityImpact

The EJS Project is back for our 6th Annual Thanksgiving Drive-Thru on Tuesday, November 26th from 10am to 1pm (or until food runs out!) Each year, the EJS Project assembles ingredients for a hearty Thanksgiving feast, and we host a drive-thru to hand these out to families so that everyone has the chance to celebrate community around a table. Help us provide Thanksgiving meals to those in need this year by shopping our Amazon wishlist: ?? https://loom.ly/nhH2rRo For more information or to reserve a meal for your family, contact Aarif at [email protected]

On November 7th, we celebrated our tenth year of action with the 2024 Benefit Gala! It was an amazing evening at The Addison Of Boca Raton, and we couldn't have pulled it off without our amazing sponsors, staff, and gala committee. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person to celebrate. Still in the giving mood? There are a few raffle items still up for grabs, or you can continue to support us by making a donation! Visit ejsgala24.givesmart.com to learn more. View all of the photos from this event: https://loom.ly/2BWhn6M #EJSProject #

We are excited to announce Isaiah Moriarity as a Student and Guest Sponsor for the 2024 Benefit Gala! We are so grateful for your support in our important work. Thank you, Isaiah!?? --- There are still tickets available for the 2024 Benefit Gala! To support our vital work with a fully tax-deductible donation, learn more about our Benefit Gala at ejsgala24.givesmart.com or reach out to Fundraising Chair Adrianne Kurman directly at [email protected]. #DelrayBeach #GrassrootsOrganization #DelrayNonProfit

There’s is nothing we love more than seeing a student reach their goals! Alumni, Samuel Sanon proved to himself that hard work really does pay off. With the help of the EJS Project’s tutoring sessions, Sam was able to leave high school with an SAT score he was proud of. "This first time I took the SAT my junior year I wasn't prepared... So, I started going to the [EJS] tutoring sessions and after the first three sessions I took the SAT again, and my score went up by over 200 points. Getting a higher score helped me with my confidence and showed my progress and how I’m willing to put the work in.” Today, Sam is thriving at Florida State University, where he was recently selected to join the executive board of “We Raise the Bars,” a student-led nonprofit that empowers minority and underprivileged youth to explore careers in law. As Volunteer Coordinator on the Public Relations team, Sam will have the opportunity to use his knowledge and determination to make a difference.

There is nothing we love more than seeing a student reach their goals! Alumni, Samuel Sanon proved to himself that hard work really does pay off. With the help of the EJS Project’s tutoring sessions, Sam was able to leave high school with an SAT score he was proud of. "This first time I took the SAT my junior year I wasn't prepared... So, I started going to the [EJS] tutoring sessions and after the first three sessions?I took the SAT again, and my score went up by over 200 points. Getting a higher score helped me with my confidence and showed my progress and how I’m willing to put the work in.” Today, Sam is thriving at Florida State University, where he was recently selected to join the executive board of “We Raise the Bars,” a student-led nonprofit that empowers minority and underprivileged youth to explore careers in law. As Volunteer Coordinator on the Public Relations team, Sam will have the opportunity to use his knowledge and determination to make a difference.

EJS Project alumnus Emanuel Thomas participated in the Teen Career Readiness Workshops during his time at EJS. The Teen Career Readiness program focuses on helping teens develop the necessary “soft skills” to succeed in the workplace through workshops on public speaking, interview skills, and more. Looking back, Emanuel reflects on how this program made a lasting impact and prepared him for a career: "I was always the type of person that never wanted to talk in front of a group of people, or just talk to people I didn’t know in general. But once we had the workshops, they opened my mind up to talking with people, and I realized how easy it is to hold conversations, public speak, and get interviewed." -- LAST CHANCE for tickets to the EJS Project's 2024 Benefit Gala on November 7th at The Addison Boca Raton. The Gala is a great way to support and celebrate the important work we do through programs like Teen Career Readiness. To learn more and purchase a ticket, visit ejsgala24.givesmart.com or reach out to Fundraising Chair Adrianne Kurman directly at [email protected]. #DelrayBeach #GrassrootsOrganization #DelrayNonProfit

EJS Project alumna Kayla Lamur is currently a sophomore student at Palm Beach State College and entrepreneur: she runs her own hair styling business, Kayla's Touches. "If there was one thing I would want people to know about EJS, it would be the many opportunities they have given during my three years in the program. Without EJS, I would have never gone to Washington, D.C., I would have never learned about government, gotten a job, learned to write a resume, and so much more. I would never have just had a safe place to go after school; instead of just staying at home, bored, and not involved in anything."

We are excited to announce Shared Future Foundation as Platinum Sponsors for the 2024 Benefit Gala!?? We are so grateful for your support in our important work. Thank you, Shared Future Foundation! --- There are still tickets available for the 2024 Benefit Gala! To support our vital work with a fully tax-deductible donation, learn more about our Benefit Gala at ejsgala24.givesmart.com or reach out to Fundraising Chair Adrianne Kurman directly at [email protected]. #DelrayBeach #GrassrootsOrganization #DelrayNonProfit