JBF Honors Frontline Workers

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the art + science of learning Jessie Banks Foundation Donates to Frontline Workers

The Jessie Banks Foundation (JBF) provides educational and financial assistance to college-bound students. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Sharon BanksWilliams, daughter of the beloved Jessie Banks, to perpetuate her memory and service to humanity. The foundation provides college tuition assistance to high school seniors and college freshman who have demonstrated strong academic achievement and given back to the community through volunteerism and youth development. The Jessie Banks foundation is committed to helping young people realize their educational goals. Former and current scholarship recipients work to fulfill her mission.

The effort to fuel and support first responders in healthcare, along with encouragement of JBF board members and volunteers, has been a major project this year.

Recently, a group of JBF scholars, led by alumnae Nyla Thomas, partnered with Pit Fire BBQ Restaurant in Hackensack, NJ to provide delicious and healthy meals to emergency room healthcare workers at Hackensack Meridian Health—frontliners in the fight against COVID-19. The JBF students rallied FirePit Barbeque and Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, to support a much-needed community service.

The impact of JBF scholars on the community past and present is significant. JBF youth model the life and work of Mrs. Banks, becoming the community leaders and influencers of today. These contributions to our community are nothing less than priceless.

Please visit the organization’s website for more information: https://jessiebanksfoundation.org—TPC staff