Why it Matters

When families can access food, healthcare, employment resources, and trusted community connections in one place, those resources can create greater stability and opportunity. Get Ready Fest® brings that ecosystem together—meeting families where they are and connecting them to what can help them thrive.

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Former Eagle Malcolm Jenkins brings resources, hope to 800 Philly families

For more than a decade, former NFL star Malcolm Jenkins has applied the same determination that helped him win two Super Bowls to strengthening the communities he calls home. Last weekend, that commitment was on full display during the 13th annual Get Ready Fest, the signature event of the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation.

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Eagles legend Malcolm Jenkins holds 'Get Ready Fest' in West Oak Lane

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Eagles legend Malcolm Jenkins and his foundation helped bring much needed resources to Philadelphia's West Oak Lane section.

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Philadelphia Comes Together to Expand Choice for Families at Get Ready Fest®

For the second year in a row, the City of Philadelphia joined the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation to bring Get Ready Fest®to families and youth.

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How it Works

Large-scale community-based event
Distribution of groceries, fresh produce, and essential items
On-site health screenings and resources
Employment resources, job training information, and financial literacy access
Partnerships with trusted community organizations
Youth enrichment activities and family support services

This is more than a milestone. It is a movement.

Your gift supports:

Financial confidence — practical money skills for life.
Education and career pathways — mentors, real-world experiences, and access to opportunity.
Voice and agency — storytelling that helps young people tell their own stories, reframe narratives and shape how they're seen.
Stronger communities — food, health resources, and essential support for families.

Ways to get involved

There's more than one way to get involved:

Give monthly/quarterly — Recurring gifts sustain programming all year.
Sponsor a program —Underwrite a cohort, workshop series, or season of an initiative. —Let’s talk.
Double your impact — To find out if your employer offers a matching gift program, search below or check with your human resources department.
Partner with us — Team up with us to expand what's possible for young people.
Spread the word — Share this page or follow MJF to help our reach grow.
Give today and help move the next generation forward.