Spring Break is almost here, and we can’t wait to give our hardworking students three well-deserved days of rest, relaxation, and fun! ??? This special time is all about recharging, building friendships, and enjoying new experiences. By sponsoring a student's Spring Break activities, you can help them tackle the fourth quarter well-rested and motivated. A heartfelt THANK YOU to the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation for sponsoring our spring break programming. #SpringBreak #SupportOurStudents #GiveBack #RestAndRecharge
EJS Project
非盈利组织
Delray Beach，Florida 183 位关注者
Empowering Delray Beach youth through civic involvement, community leadership opportunities, & volunteer opportunities.
关于我们
The Emanuel Jackson Senior Project, also known as the "EJS Project," is a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization founded in 2014 by Emanuel "Dupree" Jackson, Jr. Our goal is to make sure teens in our community of Delray Beach, FL, receive the support they need to succeed in school and in life.
Our mission is to provide a safe space for teens throughout PBC while creating and empowering tomorrow’s leaders. Our teens and community deserve equity of opportunity, and thanks to the EJS Project's strong local relationships, we are able to promote change in individuals, organizations, and systems.
EQUITY STATEMENT:
The EJS Project acknowledges systemic disadvantages and the barriers it has created in our community. EJS is dedicated to teaching truth, challenging systems, and fighting for its youth’s access to opportunities.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
The SET, home of the EJS Project, is positioned between Swinton Avenue and Congress, Lake Ida Road, and Linton and is considered Delray Beach’s “vulnerable footprint” (Community Commons, 2017). Rather than low-income… minority…underserved…unsafe--the EJS Project focuses on community history, talent, pride, and collective interest and concern for one another. EJS also focuses on systemic racism that causes these conditions and allows them to flourish.
PARTICIPANTS:
EJS participants and their families reflect neighborhood data. Students are between the ages of 12 and 19, low-income, and primarily African American and Haitian. They reside in the Set (with a few students traveling from Boca or Boynton) and attend local middle and high schools. Our teens may be excelling in school or struggling academically/behaviorally. However, all display a desire to grow, to evolve as young change agents, and to be future leaders. Because of the grassroots nature of our organization, the program receives referrals through walk-ins, emails, social media messages, and phone calls from parents, teachers, students, and partner agencies.
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https://www.ejsproject.org/
EJS Project的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 2-10 人
- 总部
- Delray Beach，Florida
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 2014
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获取路线
700 W Atlantic Ave
US，Florida，Delray Beach
EJS Project员工
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Black history exists everywhere that Black community does. If you haven’t had a chance to observe Black History Month yet, we have a great resource for you. The Palm Beach County Black Cultural Heritage Trail highlights sites of cultural significance across the county—including three right here in Boynton Beach where the EJS Project is now headquartered. This interactive experience shares modern and historical photos, bringing to life the stories of Black Floridians who shaped our surroundings. We invite you to spend a few minutes reading more at PalmBeachCulture.com, or plan an afternoon visiting historical sites in your area of the county using this wonderful resource. ?? Learn more: PalmBeachCulture.com
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We're excited to share that we've earned the 2025 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar)! ?? Candid is a leading resource that provides insight into nonprofit organizations, helping donors and funders make informed decisions. Earning the Platinum Seal is the highest level of recognition, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and accountability as a nonprofit organization. Our Candid profile gives a behind-the-scenes look at our impact, financials, and progress—showing exactly how donations help turn our mission into reality! Check out our profile here! https://loom.ly/Y0R0Ruo
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Come out and support EJS students at the Second Annual Multicultural Youth Arts Festival this Friday, February 21st, from 4:00-9:00pm, in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth! The event, held by Cape Universal at Old School Square, will feature performances from live bands, dancers, singing, drumming and spoken word presentations. EJS students are taking on a significant role at this event, performing the EJS anthem, leading a praise dance performance, and three of our very own young entrepreneurs will be selling their products at their own table and tent! ?? When: Friday, Feb 21st 4-9pm ?? Where: Amphitheatre at Old School Square, 51 N Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/emeDCN6N We hope to see you there!
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?? An Unforgettable Evening at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum South Florida Dinner ?? We were honored to attend the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum South Florida Dinner, an inspiring event that reminded us of the importance of learning from history to shape a brighter future. Four of our amazing EJS Project students volunteered their time to support this impactful evening, and one even had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Pledge to the Future! ?? Witnessing their engagement and growth in such a meaningful setting reaffirms our mission to empower the next generation with knowledge, purpose, and action. Thank you to Julie Peyton, the museum and all involved for allowing us to be part of this powerful event. Together, we continue to honor the past and work towards a better tomorrow. #EJSProject #BoutDatAction #USHolocaustMuseum #SouthFlorida #YouthEmpowerment #HistoryMatters #PledgeToTheFuture #BuildingLeaders
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We’d like to take a moment to highlight the George Snow Scholarship Fund for its incredible work supporting high school seniors throughout Palm Beach County. Through financial assistance and innovative educational programs, the George Snow Scholarship Fund is dedicated to helping deserving students succeed and thrive after graduation. Their commitment to empowering students with opportunities for higher education has a ripple effect that will last generations. As part of our senior workshop series, the George Snow team visited The EJS Project to guide our students through the scholarship application process, including how to apply, important deadlines, and valuable tips to help applications stand out. Thank you, George Snow Scholarship Fund, for the meaningful impact you’re making in our community and for helping our students take confident steps toward their futures!
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We are excited to share that the EJS Project will be presenting at this year’s Beyond School Hours conference in Orlando, February 13–16! Our session, Building REAL Safe Spaces for Teens: The EJS Project’s Approach, will dive into what it truly takes to create safe spaces for teens, the common challenges organizations face, and how to overcome them. At the heart of our approach is centering the perspectives of teens, which is why we’re proud to offer 7 students the opportunity to participate in the conference. Amplifying their voices is integral to shaping meaningful change, and their participation is a key element of our ‘Bout Dat Action program—to ensure youth are always involved in conversations that affect them. We’re honored to share our experiences and insights with fellow changemakers at this inspiring event and look forward to sharing more with you in late February.
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??? Save the Date! ??? Join us on February 22, 2025, for an unforgettable Train & Meet experience with future NFL stars as they prepare for the biggest interview of their lives at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine! @xpesports ?? Where: XPE Sports, 5300 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 ?? When: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Don’t miss this chance to meet former, current, and future NFL athletes while supporting a great cause. All proceeds benefit the EJS Project, empowering youth in our community. Mark your calendars—more details to come! ?? #EJSProject #XPESports #NFLCombine #CommunityPower
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Congrats on getting back into the swing of things, students! We've only been back for a week and students are already busy at Project Hub after school, tackling their homework and setting a solid foundation for the semester ahead! Whether you were excited to get back to school on Tuesday, or are just glad you made it through the week, we're proud of you for putting in the work. Wishing you a spring semester full of fun, hard work, and great success. ?? Friendly reminder: Each One, Teach One (E1T1) tutoring on Saturdays will resume on January 18th! #BackToSchool #DelrayBeach #PalmBeachCounty
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