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Juma Receives a Kresge Foundation Grant

This past September, Juma learned that it had been selected by the Kresge Foundation as one of thirteen path-breaking organizations for an inaugural cohort that will continue to develop innovative […]

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From “Years of Struggle” to a New Life of Opportunity

Just shy of high school graduation, Xavier dropped out of school so that he could move in with a girl and start working. “Dumbest decision I ever made,” the twenty-year-old […]

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Thanks to our Recent Supporters

We are so 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 job opportunities, financial capability, and academic assistance. […]

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Juma’s Position on DACA

Dear Juma community, Juma exists to provide all youth with an opportunity to achieve a successful and fulfilling life, with the careers they wish to pursue. The recent decision by […]

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Update on our Juma Texas Family and Hurricane Harvey

We are grateful to report that we’ve been in contact with our Juma family in Houston and Dallas since the terrible developments of Hurricane Harvey and all of our Juma […]

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Thanks to our Recent Supporters

We are so 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 job opportunities, financial capability, and academic assistance. […]

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Q&A with Lionel Shaw, Founder and President of the EACH Foundation  

Recently,  we caught up with Lionel Shaw, founder and president of the EACH foundation. It’s not surprising that Lionel and EACH are big supporters of Juma, given both organizations are […]

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Getting a Head Start with This Way Ahead

Career advancement results from hard work, persistence, and often, a manager who advocates for your growth. Earlier this year, Juma kick-offed our partnership with Gap Inc.’s This Way Ahead program, […]

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Juma Leadership News

The Juma Ventures Board of Directors announced today that Dr. Marc Spencer is leaving his role as CEO as of October 1, 2017.  We are grateful for the impact Dr. Spencer […]

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Bay Area Youth Summer 2017 Recap

Juma Field Day & BBQ On Friday, July 14, Juma’s San Francisco Program Team hosted an All-Youth Field Day & BBQ at Balboa Park. It was a day devoted to […]

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