

Why Donate Today ?
Because the United Nations, the
Organization of American States
and the Organization for Economic
Development and Cooperation all
concur that education is the key to
sustainable development everywhere
in the world.
they further state that an education is the cornerstone to ending poverty within families!
Regionally, the Southern Education Foundation confirms that the only way to improve our local economies is through education.
In Jefferson Parish--a region where roughly 10% of high school students achieve a college education and 78% of public school students are affected by poverty--the need to educate our population becomes that much more significant!
locally, our work at Jefferson Dollars for Scholars is focused on ending the Cycle of Poverty within Families and thereby contributing to an educated population, and a thriving, vibrant and sustainable community.
Current Campaign:
Power of a Dollar
Resident Participation
Campaign
In 1958, Eleanor Roosevelt did it.
Just recently, Katie Couric did it too 350,000 times~[click here to learn how]
will you do it too? Right now?
Donate to jefferson Dollars for Scholars,
that is !
our overarching vision honors the founding principle of our organization: if each resident in the community gives at least one dollar, our academically and financially deserving young people can afford to go to college. To change the potential of our community and break the cycle of poverty within families, we ask each resident of Jefferson parish to donate at least one dollar!
Can you imagine a community with a diverse workforce? An increase in outside investment? Safer neighborhoods?
A community with the ability to sustainably meet its own needs and achieve a better overall quality of life ?
Well we can!
like Dr. Fradkin, eleanor roosevelt and Katie Couric, we believe in the power of believe in the power of a dollar. Our campaign invites our community to believe as well!
To find out how just one dollar can make a huge difference in our community, read the story behind the power of a dollar .
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Below to view
video for THE
Power of a Dollar campaign
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Below to view
2 New PSAs about jefferson dollars
for scholars
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Below to view our
end of year thank you video:
"2014: A VISUAL RETROSPECTIVE"

Dr. Fradkin
1921-2016
BECAUSE EDUCATION
DOESN'T HAPPEN BY CHANCE