Welcome.
The J.F. Holder Foundation would like to thank you for exploring the many opportunities that exist through our organization to address important issues on the forefront, from education, to embracing diversity, to creating positive social change. We believe it is important to work together with our communities, corporate partners, schools, nonprofit organizations, and civil & business leaders to help empower the youth, improve our communities and foster greater civic participation.
The J. F. Holder Foundation is a 501c(3) non-profit organization devoted to creating educational and social opportunities for disadvantaged youth. We offer attractive and responsive quality of life programming designed to help the youth achieve academic, social and workforce success. Our mission is to engage, educate and empower the youth, by creating 21st Century learning spaces where the youth can learn the essential skills that will help them succeed in school, their careers and in life.
Our Programs.
The J.F. Holder Foundation offers attractive and responsive programs strategically developed to provide unique educational and social opportunities and life-changing experiences. 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.
Our Powered for Success is a STEM-Inspired Leadership Program that provides disadvantaged youth with educational and social opportunities, and inspire young minds in the world of technology. We use STEM Initiatives, counseling and character building strategies to help the youth achieve academic, social and workforce success.
Powered for Success invests into the social equity of at-risk youth and created a pre-college academic pipeline that provides support, access and encouragement to help the youth understand how to achieve their goals after high school, by offering a comprehensive look into the benefits of post-secondary education.
Fairmont Project.
The Fairmont Project is a social & diversity project where we to layout strategies and solutions that advance racial and social transformation in America. The project’s mission is to invest into the social equity of at-risk youth, and have real & honest conversations about race and culture in a safe and supportive environment.
Today's young people receive little meaningful education about race and its continuous role in our society. Our goal is to layout the blueprint for at-risk youth to excel in today’s social climate.
The Session (Podcast).
The Session Film Empowerment Workshop & Podcast is a dynamic and interactive program designed to empower young individuals with filmmaking skills and knowledge. The workshop aims to inspire creativity, foster storytelling abilities, and equip participants with the technical know-how to create impactful films.
The youth will explore the art of Digital Storytelling, Filmmaking and Video Production.
The Session offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in the entire production process, working inside a world-class studio, take part in various hands-on workshops, work with state-of-the-art production and editing equipment, and hear from notable industry professionals.
Book Donation.
The J.F. Holder Foundation in partnership with the Silver Cross Healthy Community Commission and Discover Books were honored to donate over 2,000+ books to Fairmont Grade School District 89 (in Lockport Illinois) for their library and literacy programs.
News & Events.
Business & Cultural Initiatives in India & the United States
March 9, 2018Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Union League Boys & Girls of Chicago @ Nicholson Stem Academy.
November 30, 2017Fairmont Community Garden Club
October 28, 2017City of Los Angeles Partnership
November 15, 2016Community Garden Club .
Global Ambassadors.
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 goal is to foster global awareness and cross-cultural understanding, and to empower the youth to believe that they matter, that learning matters, that they can make their communities and the world better.
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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