on August 5, 2022
We are grateful for the generous support we’ve received this quarter. Because of your support, our youth are able to realize personal and social change through earning an income, learning career skills, and understanding financial capability. Bank of America FoundationeBayElizabeth A Lynn FoundationCharles Schwab FoundationKaiser PermanenteHarry and Jeanette Weinberg FoundationWells Fargo FoundationUS BankREDFQuest FoundationDodge & […]
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on August 5, 2022
When a representative from Juma gave a presentation at Trinidad’s school, she was immediately excited about the opportunity. She had never been in a professional sports stadium and the idea of getting to talk to so many people and work with people her own age sounded like a fun way to earn income. On her […]
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on August 5, 2022
If you ever walk into Juma’s main office, perched on the edge of San Francisco’s picturesque Bay by the Embarcadero, there’s a good chance you’ll be greeted by a Juma youth. Outside of the administrative work and collaboration which take place there on a daily basis, the office is also the hub for Juma San […]
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on August 5, 2022
Peanuts, cracker jacks, and hotdogs may never go out of style at the ballpark, but these days, fans enjoy a wide range of culinary offerings. With stadiums competing to offer ever more exciting treats–from local favorites to exotic delicacies–the rush is always on to find the next big offering for in-stadium concessions. Luckily, when Levi’s […]
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on June 13, 2022
Organizational Profile Juma Ventures strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education and financial capability for youth across America. Founded in 1993 with a single Ben & Jerry’s Shop in San Francisco, Juma’s initial business, a social enterprise, was designed to give homeless youth the training and job experience […]
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on May 24, 2022
When Alex lost his job as a manager for a pizza company, he knew he needed to find work fast. While he’d been working since he was fourteen, the Covid-19 pandemic made the income he relied on to support himself and help his family more necessary than ever. When a friend told him about Juma, […]
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on May 24, 2022
Research has shown that a single positive relationship with a trusted adult can have a tremendous impact on a young person’s life trajectory. A positive relationship with a mentor can help a young person thrive in the transition from youth into adulthood and a career. Through a new partnership between Juma and MENTOR, a non-profit […]
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on May 24, 2022
Today’s Juma youth face a host of difficult challenges. Barriers like access to stable housing, foster care, and involvement with the criminal justice system can pose enormous difficulties when making the transition from a first job to a career. As Juma program staff began working with young people facing multiple barriers, it became clear that […]
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on May 24, 2022
We are grateful for the generous support we’ve received this quarter. Because of your support, our youth are able to realize personal and social change through earning an income, learning career skills, and understanding financial capability. Seattle Credit UnionRegions BankU.S. BankUmpqua BankFulton County GovernmentBank of the WestFriedman Family FoundationShanahan Family Charitable FoundationSan Francisco Department of […]
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on May 18, 2022
Organizational Profile Juma Ventures strives to break the cycle of poverty by paving the way to work, education and financial capability for youth across America. Founded in 1993 with a single Ben & Jerry’s Shop in San Francisco, Juma’s initial business, a social enterprise, was designed to give homeless youth the training and job experience […]
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