The JET Foundation, Inc. - a non-profit organization dedicated to Molding Young Minds, Strengthening Families and Building Communities.

The JET Foundation, Inc. (501 c 3) is a non-profit organization dedicated to Molding Young Minds, Strengthening Families and Building Communities. Established in the inner city of Los Angeles during 2005, The JET Foundaiton evolved from a passionate community response to address gang prevention and the commitment to literacy needs of the local community. As a non-profit Los Angeles community organization we are committed to providing solutions for success to traditionally underserved and disenfranchised youth groups,blending “high tech, high touch” computer technology. With the JET Foundation’s Roadmap to Student, Parent and Community Success programs students not only learn but have better behavioral change via expert guidance in a loving, caring, supportive environment that will encourage, energize and enlighten them to Dare to Dream! Led by J. Eldridge Taylor, Jr. and Natali Taylor, our Roadmap to Student, Parent & Community Success programs are rooted in a foundation that is about personal empowerment andachievement. Join Us


BIOs: Meet J. Eldridge Taylor, Jr. James Eldridge Taylor Jr., President and CEO James Eldridge Taylor, Jr. (J.T.) is a life-long resident of Los Angeles and is actively involved in his community. Diverse activities include the Lions Club; Atherton Men of Today and Tomorrow (mentorship); Community Network- LA; Holly Park Homeowners Association; and Sunday School teacher at Atherton Baptist Church. READ J.T.'s FULL BIO _____________________ Meet Natali Taylor Natali Taylor Vice President and COO What differentiates Natali Taylor from her contemporaries? More than a generation of professional experience in the area of Customer Service. A review of Natali's employment history further underscores the distinction: Nearly every position held contains the words "customer", "service", or "representative". READ NATALI's FULL BIO		Mission Statement: The specific purpose/mission of The JET Foundation is to address, change and improve the Educational, Economic, and Heath disparities that adversely and disproportionately impact African-American and Latino Youth, in a way that eradicates poverty. Providing solutions for success to traditionally underserved low and moderate income families and youth, grades 3 through 12, In order to realize this purpose, The JET Foundation has developed a comprehensive approach to providing the educational and “high tech” “high touch” applications. Additionally a comprehensive approach to meeting the educational and vocational needs of these youth will include: 1) Connecting students to tutoring services and college bound programs. 2) Combining mentoring, technology and online resources to provide access to college prep courses. 3) Gang prevention through promoting Academic Achievement, Self-esteem development and Dream Attainment. 4) Working with parents and their children to develop individual academic and financial plans to support academic goals. 5) Preparing students for a success path via financial literacy, “Green Collar” opportunities, preparedness and conservation and Health, Wellness and Fitness education.

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