James R. Jordan Foundation

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Mission

The James R. Jordan Foundation provides a pathway out of poverty by empowering children 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 children 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.

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Goals 2017-2020

Goal 1 [Program]: JRJF will positively improve academic outcomes of its students.

Goal 2 [Program]: JRJF will create and/or sustain relationships that positively impact student’s academic success and character and leadership development.

Goal 3 [Program]: JRJF students and families will contribute positively to the community.

Goal 4 [Operational]: JRJF will create and implement systems that support a data-driven culture.

Goal 5 [Fundraising]: JRJF will raise additional resources to support strategic objectives.

S.T.E.A.M. Program4

JRJF S.T.E.A.M. Program

Target Population

5th - 8th grade students, including programming for young scholars students (siblings) 2nd-4th

grade students and 9th -12th grade students are Peer Mentors. Several of our Peer Mentors have been part of the program since 6th grade.

To expose African American and Latino communities and persons of lower socioeconomic backgrounds to S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) resources and experiences. Ultimately, to build their S.T.E.A.M. capacity and professional possibilities. S.T.E.A.M. is a year-round program that is held 2 Saturdays a month, with a three-long summer session, and opportunities for quarterly S.T.E.A.M. focused workshops. Students utilize Cisco Net Academy curriculum.

S.T.E.A.M.

Goal

• Advance students by increasing S.T.E.A.M. awareness, especially within the African American, Latino, and low income communities

Tactics

•Building partnerships to provide expert content•S.T.E.A.M.: Cisco, Moraine Valley, IMSA

•Pop-Up: Microsoft, Gatorade, Kendall College

•Support parents by exposing them to S.T.E.A.M.

•IBM Funding partnership engage in field trips

Measurements

•# of students enrolled in S.T.E.A.M. pop-ups and sessions

•# of parents participating in S.T.E.A.M. pop-ups and sessions

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S.T.E.A.M. 2016-20176

432

Students Served

80

Parents

Served

17

Content

Experts

July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

S.T.E.A.M.

Saturday sessions continue September 30th

• 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month

S.T.E.A.M. Pop-Ups

Actively searching for partners to conduct pop-ups

Goal 10 Content Experts

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S.T.E.A.M.8

Summer Session 2017 | July 10th – 21st

Week 1:

Northwestern University TIDAL Lab |

Art and Technology lead by Dr. Michael Horn

• Art Digitalization, Photography, Animation

and Music

Rollercoaster Build | Math and Engineering lead by

Chinita Williams (R. Nathaniel Dett Elementary)

• Groups were challenged to build a rollercoaster

using the principles of energy and gravity

Sling-shot Challenge | Science and Math lead by

John O’Brien (Crane Medical Prep)

• Students familiarize themselves with the

concepts of energy, trajectory, and gravity

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Dr. Lionel Pittman, Chicago State

University, shares his educational

journey

Lucy Mrowca, Microsoft, provides a

lesson on research papers

Dr. Michael Horn, Northwestern

University, teaches students how

technology and music interact

Crane Medical Prep students visit

Gatorade Sports Science Institute

Students Engage In Different Expressions of Art Through Northwestern’s Arts Computation Curriculum

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Week 2

Cisco – Internet of Things Curriculum

Lead by Linda Lee

• Voice Activation

• Making Network Cables

• Blockly

• Raspberry Pi

• Field Trip to Cisco Headquarters

S.T.E.A.M

GenCyber Camp | August 7th – August 10th

Moraine Valley Community College, Palos Hills

Cyberbullying

Cybersecurity

Coding

Cryptography and Steganography

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S.T.E.A.M.

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The NETwork (AT&T) – Drone Demonstration by Darshell Slaughter and Devon Jenning

Field Trip to Moraine Valley to Learn About Cybersecurity

Students Learn About Technology and Coding From Cisco Systems at Moraine Valley

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Family Space Camp Huntsville, AL

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Students Learn About Technology and Coding From Cisco Systems at Moraine Valley

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Family Space Camp Huntsville, AL

Father and son—Derrick, Sr and Derrick, Jr.—had theopportunity to spend valuable time together during atrip to Family Space Camp in March 2017.“On the first day of Space Camp, I was thrilled. Whenwe got there, we were welcomed with open arms,” saysDerrick, Sr. “Overall, my camp experience was a greatone and I wouldn’t change it for the world. To see theexcitement on my son’s face put a special place in myheart for Space Camp because I know it will help give abetter future for him, as well as everybody else thatcame to camp.”

“All I have to say is just WOW…

I wish all kids could experience this”

- Marlon, father of Aaliyah

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Programs

Monthly Mentoring

• Quarterly Celebrations

• Record Earnings

Monthly Workshops

• Quarterly Dinners/Outing/Activities

• Reading Circles

Weekly Small Group

Reading and Instruction

• Pre and Post Assessments

*Bi-Monthly Weekends

• Summer Sessions

• Pop-up Sessions

• Field Trips

S.T.E.A.MScience, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics

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* In 2018-2019 S.T.E.A.M. will be transitioning to a once a month school day

program during a 1 ½ hour science block at each of our partner schools

2016 – 2017 Program Overview

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1826

Total Students Served

316

Total Parents/Guardians

Served

28

Total Content Experts

93

Total Volunteers/Mentors

A-Team Scholars

Inspires students to succeed in school by leveling the academic playing field

Students in grades 6 – 12 are awarded scholarship money based on scholastic achievement, character, and integrity

Students currently enrolled in A-Team Scholars are able to participate in the A-Team Hour

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A-Team Graduation Dinner Highest Earners!

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Dana Stange:Earned $3,125.00

Smith ElementaryAttending Roosevelt UniversityMajoring in Radiation Therapy

Kate Franco:Earned $3,050.00

Smith ElementaryAttending North Central CollegeMajoring in Pre-Physician Assistant Studies

Johnnysha Shannon: Earned $4,175.00

Sherman School of ExcellenceAttending University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMajoring in Psychology with a focus on Global Studies

Vision for Families

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Creating Love and Appreciation Coupons

February-William H. Brown

Spaghetti Tower S.T.E.A.M. Challenge

October-R. Nathaniel Dett

Reading TogetherFebruary Sherman School of Excellence

Healthy Cooking Presented by Kendall College, March-R. Nathaniel Dett

Program Celebration Literacy Festival

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Celebrating AchievementBrookfield ZooMay 24, 2017

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Annual “Bags for Kids” Cornhole TournamentNovember 14, 2017

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Holiday Packing December 13, 2017

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Holiday CelebrationDecember 15, 2017

Over 900 students from our 4 partner schools attended at the Palmer House Hilton

Make a lasting investment...

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Invest in a long-term partnership with the James R. Jordan Foundation to help youth and families at our partner schools take advantage of opportunities to learn and grow. Improving their chances of success and contributions to their community, city and the global context as innovative leaders.

Recognize contributions others have made to your life by investing in a life.

Create a lasting legacy through a long-term partnership and giving plan and get a priceless return on your investment.

Double your impact through an employer-sponsored matching gift program and volunteerism.

Give gifts of appreciated stock or securities. Benefit from a significant income tax deduction.

Partner for impact and visibility, through Corporate Sponsorships and individual giving. Endow A-Team Scholars, host Vision for Families events, support S.T.E.A.M. education. Sponsor a family to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. In-kind contributions are welcomed.

Volunteer or Mentor, giving of your time, your talent, and yourself to inspire and empower others.

Be a Sponsor for Annual “Bags for Kids” Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser

Mentorship and Volunteer Opportunities

How can you Connect, Support, Advance, and Maximize programming?

There are currently several opportunities to volunteer:

A-Team Hour

• Be a mentor

A-Team Hour High School

• Continuing the impact

Vision for Families Presenter

• Share your expertise with our families

• Program Celebration Literacy Festival

• Holiday Packing Party

• Holiday Celebration

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Special Events

• A-Team High School Graduation Dinner May 17th

• Program Celebration May 24th

• “Bags for Kids” Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Nov. 9th

• Holiday Packing Party Dec. 12th

• Holiday Celebration Dec. 14th

For more information, please contact Maricela Busso at mbusso@jamesjordanfoundation.com or

312-751-9696

Invest Today!

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Derrick, Dett Elementary School and Itzel, Sherman School of Excellence, both participant in all of the JRJF programs. Your support can help these young innovators and leaders of tomorrow make an impact on history and maybe even space. Join us in helping the students we sup-port, connect, maximize and advance toward their futures through education.

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James R. Jordan Foundation

P.O. Box 11698

Chicago, Illinois 60611