A Message from Our President

15 Years Strong. The Next 15 Start Now.

For 15 years, the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation has worked alongside communities to expand opportunity for youth and young adults through education, financial literacy, leadership, and career pathways.

Now, we are building toward something bigger.

Our Goal: Empower 1 Million Youth by 2040 with the tools, access, and support needed to build lasting economic security and brighter futures.

This goal reflects our belief that economic security and generational wealth should not be limited by zip code.

To reach 1 million youth, MJF is evolving how we operate—strengthening systems, scaling programs, and deepening partnerships—so every dollar goes further and every young person served has a pathway forward.

What Your Support Makes Possible

This work is only possible because of the partners, supporters, and families who believe in what we do. Your investment helps MJF:

  • *Expand culturally grounded financial literacy and wealth-building programs

  • *Create education and career pathways that lead to real opportunity

  • *Develop future leaders who uplift their communities

  • *Build the infrastructure needed to scale impact responsibly

Why Now

The challenges facing today’s youth demand long-term solutions.
By giving today, you are helping MJF move from impact to
legacy.

Together, we are not just responding to need—we are shaping the future where opportunity is accessible to all.

With gratitude and purpose.

Gwendolyn V. Jenkins
President & CEO
The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation

WE'VE SET A BOLD GOAL

WE'VE SET A BOLD GOAL

Our goal is to ignite the potential of 1 million youth by 2040, starting now in our communities and building a model of hope, access, and opportunity that can inspire change for generations to come.

This anniversary campaign marks our next step forward.

With your support, $150,000 will expand financial literacy programs, open doors to higher education through scholarships, and launch innovative opportunities for emerging young leaders —fueling generational change you help make possible.

Because meaningful progress isn’t measured in moments—it’s built over time. This is a marathon, not a sprint.

Legacy Voices - 15 Years of Stories

Our impact is not just measured in numbers—it lives in the stories of those we serve.

Throughout this campaign, we’ll be sharing the journeys of scholarship recipients, community partners, volunteers, and program participants. Each story is a testament to resilience, growth, and hope.

These stories reveal how your support transforms lives, families, and communities.

When you give, you’re not just funding programs—you’re investing in futures.