It’s time once again for Give DeKalb County!

This year our goal is funding for scholarships for bright Kenyan girls who are orphans and/or live in dire poverty. Donations of any amount through Give DeKalb County are much appreciated and will go to the JAMS Scholarship Fund to provide an “education good enough for the richest, open to the poorest.”

Your gift will be increased by a percentage of the Bonus Pool provided by the DeKalb County Community Foundation. For example, if we raise 5% of the total Give DeKalb County donations, Friends of JAMS will receive 5% of the Bonus Pool.

If you already give a scholarship, please consider renewing your scholarship through Give DeKalb County and helping us earn a bonus.

Two ways to give: by mail or online.

• Donations by mail must be postmarked between April 21 and May 5. Download a donation form HERE and print it. Complete the form indicating the organization(s), and donation amount(s), then write a single check for the total amount payable to “DCCF.” Checks can be mailed to DeKalb County Community Foundation, 475 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL 60178.
• Donations online can be made from midnight to midnight on May 5 HERE.

Why scholarships? The need is high and the results are tremendously positive.

• In Kenya, even public high schools charge fees and room and board, preventing many youth from completing high school.
• Every year of school achieved increases the health and prosperity of a girl’s family and her country as well as herself.
• Boarding school provides three meals a day and security to girls living in poverty. Just walking to school can be dangerous for girls in many places.
• JAMS vets all scholarship applicants to make sure precious funds go to those truly in need.
• JAMS believes in the potential of girls and has invested in up-to-date science labs, computer lab, and library–thanks to the generosity of our donors.
• With a 100% graduation rate, JAMS gives bright and determined young women in need a promising future.

We deeply appreciate our donors’ generosity which helped us exceed our goal last year. Please help us reach our goal of $20,000 and make Give DeKalb County a success for JAMS again this year!

Thank you! Asante sana!