OUR PROGRAMS
Education Access & Leadership
Project R.EWARDS & Malcolm Jenkins Scholars
Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S. (Reinforcing Education with Activities, Recreation & Developmental Supports) equips high school students with the essential life and leadership skills needed to thrive in school, their communities, and future careers. Through experiential learning, interactive lessons, and community engagement, participants build communication skills, confidence, and strong decision-making abilities that help them pursue their goals beyond high school.
Students who complete the Project R.E.W.A.R.D.S. curriculum and demonstrate leadership, resilience, and commitment to their future may be recognized as Malcolm Jenkins Scholars, receiving scholarship support to help advance their education.
Students supported through the Malcolm Jenkins Scholars initiative and the Malcolm Jenkins Visionary Impact Scholarship (at OSU), gain:
Access to higher education
Reduced financial stress
Leadership and personal growth opportunities
Tools and resources for long-term success
Economic Empowerment & Financial Literacy
Closing the Wealth Gap
Financial literacy is not a privilege—it’s a necessity. Closing the Wealth Gap is a MJF program powered by Money Vehicle’s evidence-based, 12-chapter curriculum, equipping middle school, high school, and college students with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions and develop a clear, actionable financial plan for their future.
Through lessons on saving, budgeting, credit, and investing, students learn to see money as a tool for opportunity rather than a barrier. By preparing young people and their families with skills for lifelong financial stability, the program helps expand access, address systemic inequities, and create pathways to economic mobility.
Students leave the program with:
Financial confidence
Practical money skills
Tools for long-term stability
A clearer path to economic opportunity
Community Support
Holiday Dinner Basket Surprise
Each holiday season, MJF provides meals, gifts, and essential resources that help families celebrate with dignity and connection. Since 2011, thousands of families have received holiday baskets and toys—bringing nourishment and joy when it’s needed most.
Families supported through this program gain:
Holiday meals and essential resources
Relief from seasonal financial stress
Moments of connection and celebration
A stronger sense of community support
Meeting immediate needs helps create stable foundations that support youth success and well-being.
Community Well-Being & Support
Get Ready Fest®
Launched in 2014, Get Ready Fest® connects families to essential resources in one welcoming space. Each household receives nutritious groceries along with access to health screenings, employment resources, and community support services—helping families meet immediate needs while building stability.
Families supported:
Families experience reduced short-term strain, increased access to services, and stronger connections to their community.
By strengthening families and neighborhoods, Get Ready Fest® supports the environments where young people live and grow.
Career Awareness & Exploration
Power Pathway Academy™
The future of work is evolving rapidly, and too many young people still lack access to the skills, networks, and experiences needed to succeed. Power Pathway Academy™ relaunching in 2026—creates a clear pathway to opportunity by preparing students for high-demand careers through digital learning, career exploration, and mentorship.
Participants gain exposure to a range of industries, connect with professionals who reflect their communities, and develop real-world skills that build confidence and expand possibilities. By bridging the gap between education and workforce access, Power Pathway Academy equips young people with the tools to navigate a changing economy and pursue careers with purpose.
Participants gain:
Career exploration and industry exposure
Workforce readiness skills
Professional mentorship
Increased confidence and career awareness
As part of our commitment to empower 1 million youth and young adults by 2040, Power Pathway Academy helps build the skills and networks needed for long-term economic mobility.
Leadership & Narrative Development
G.L.O.W. Greatness Lives in Our Words™
Every young person has a story worth telling—and the power to shape their own legacy. G.L.O.W. centers narrative justice—equipping youth with the tools to define themselves, challenge harmful stereotypes, and use storytelling as a pathway to confidence, identity development, and social change. When young people control their narratives, they reclaim power and possibility.
Through hands-on projects, students build 21st-century skills, strengthen cultural pride, and create content that reflects their experiences and communities. By empowering youth to lead as authors of their own stories, G.L.O.W. transforms creativity into a pathway to confidence, belonging, and leadership.
As part of our commitment to empower 1 million youth and young adults by 2040, programs like G.L.O.W. help ensure young people have the tools, experiences, and platforms to shape their futures and inspire change.