on June 11, 2020
Over the course of the last three months, the rituals and habits that once made up our daily routines have suddenly come to a halt. We had no idea what life would look like for our organization or our youth during the COVID era, but one reality was abundantly clear: work would not be an […]
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on June 3, 2020
Dear Friend, I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the impact of recent and on-going events on our Juma community, particularly for our BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) youth and colleagues. As many have suggested, the tragic killing of George Floyd is just one of the incidents fueling this civil unrest. We […]
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on May 7, 2020
March 11th, 2020 was the day that everything changed for Juma. Before any of the shelter-in-place orders were issued, before many were watching global pandemic breaking news around the clock — that was the day that stadium closures were announced. That was the day that mattered for Juma. In the days that followed, we decided […]
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on May 1, 2020
Last week, we provided you a snapshot of the promising numbers from our first week of virtual programming. Youth engagement remains incredibly high, and thanks to you, many are starting to feel a sense of emotional and financial relief. This week, we are excited to shine the spotlight on one of our youth from San […]
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on April 30, 2020
We are excited to welcome Caroline Dechert, Susan Hopkinson and Lori A. Rianda, to Juma’s National Board of Directors: Caroline Dechert is a Vice President on the healthcare investing team at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, a private equity firm, and prior to that worked at Morgan Stanley in the investment banking division. She will […]
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on April 23, 2020
I hope this message finds you safe, healthy and strong. Many of us are entering our second month of shelter in place, and although we find ourselves constantly rewriting “the new norm” of our day to day life, our core work has not stopped. Thanks to our dedicated staff, generous donors, and tenacious youth, our […]
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on April 16, 2020
When I first heard about the U.S. postponing professional sporting events indefinitely, I immediately thought about our 500 Juma Youth employed in stadiums around the country who are no longer able to engage in meaningful employment, and I feel immense disappointment for these youth. As an organization, we are exploring every potential avenue that […]
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on April 8, 2020
Dear Juma Community, I sincerely hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy. I speak for all of us at Juma Ventures when I say how full of awe and gratitude we are for your continued support of our mission and youth during these unpredictable times. Thanks to you, […]
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on March 31, 2020
Dear Juma Community, As I write this note, I find myself reflecting on the numerous stories of success and opportunity attained by Juma youth throughout our organization’s history. I also find myself struggling to come to terms with the reality of living in a period of time where the future is uncertain for everyone, and […]
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on March 24, 2020
Dear Juma Community, Will you be there for our Juma Youth in these trying times? At this time of great worry and uncertainty for us all, I sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are in good health. Through what feels like a daily shift in recommendations, news, and our “new […]
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