Our Programs.

The J.F. Holder Foundation offers a series of year-round programs strategically developed to provide unique educational opportunities and life-changing experiences for at-risk youth and their families. Our programs inspire our participants to live a more enriched and empowered life. We are committed to providing high-quality youth programs and supportive services to help our children explore, share and reach their potential.

Powered for Success.

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Our Powered for Success Mentoring Program is an interactive STEM-Inspired mentoring program where we provide disadvantaged youth with educational and social opportunities, and inspire young minds in the world of technology and social enterprise. We use STEM Initiatives, counseling and character building strategies to help the youth achieve academic, social and workforce success. Our programs cater to children and young people (11-17 years old and 18-24 years old).


The Session.

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The Session is an empowerment program/show and a 21st Century learning experience inspired by STEM with Art Integration. We explore the art of Storytelling, Digital Filmmaking and Video Production. It is a hands-on project where the youth are involved in the production of the show from pre to post production. We conduct interviews with mentors, mentee and role models allowing them to share their stories and life experiences.

Junior Executives.

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Our Junior Executives program takes an interactive approach to exposing young people to the world of business. We offer a series of workshops & training to help young people succeed in their current and future careers by enhancing their personal and professional development. They learn about networking, public speaking, technology, dressing professionally and other leadership and business concepts. It is a work experience program where our participants gain experience while learning in a professional setting.

Global Ambassadors.

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  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Miami, Florida
  • Johannesburg & Soweto, South Africa
  • Freetown, Sierra Leone

Our Global Ambassadors program is a high tech virtual classroom and virtual field trip project where we inspire the youth through global collaboration. We collaborate with other virtual classrooms and youth organizations from around the world to expose students to different world cultures, allowing them to exchange stories about their cultures, build international relationships and become global citizens.

Our goals are to foster global awareness and cross-cultural understanding, and to empower the youth to believe that they matter, that learning matters, and that they can make their communities and the world better.

Empowered Artists.

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This program provides the youth with hands-on experience in music & creative arts. Our mission is to support and foster a passion for the arts by providing exceptional instruction; research has found that music & creative arts are a gateway to facilitate greater achievement in other school subjects, and in life.

Seeds to Tables.

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This program is a community garden and culinary project that provides hands-on training that pertains to horticulture and healthy eating. Our goals are to educate the youth on the benefits of eating and cooking with whole foods, to increase community involvement of healthy food access in underserved communities and for the beautification of our neighborhoods.

Donate Today

Thank you for supporting the J.F. Holder Foundation, we are committed to provide unique educational & social opportunities and life-changing experiences for at-risk youth. Your donations are welcome and greatly appreciated, whether it is a one-time gift or a monthly contribution.

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