Childhood Enrichment
Children thrive when they feel safe, supported, encouraged and valued. Quality programming that introduces them to the larger world can help them develop confidence, broaden their horizons, and feel empowered to overcome challenges and create their best lives.
Alternatives for Girls Summer Camp
Alternative for Girls Summer Camp
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Grant Recipients
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Alternatives for Girls
$55,000 for Rise N’ Shine summer camp and Asset Building Program.
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Coalition on Temporary Shelter (COTS)
Three year grant of $408,519 to support Bright Beginnings Child Development Center.
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Detroit Achievement Academy
Two year grant of $50,000 to support the High School Transition Coordinator.
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InsideOut Literacy Arts
Three year grant of $150,000 ($50,000/year) for the School Writer-in-Residence Program in metro Detroit Schools.
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Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit
Two year grant of $180,000 ($90,000/year) to support the Mosaic Youth Ensembles, Summer Camp, and MEEP Success.
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Starfish Family Services
$50,000 to implement the Trauma Smart program in Head Start classrooms, which will teach children, parents and educators coping strategies and techniques to handle complex behaviors caused by trauma.
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The Children’s Center
Recurring grant of five years for $35,000 each year to use towards general operating expenses.
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Vision to Learn
Two year grant of $300,000 ($150,000/year) to Vision To Learn Detroit to be used as general operating funds in an effort to expand services in Detroit.
Additional Focus Areas
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College Success
The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation support college access & success programs who follow youth to and through college.
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Reproductive Health
The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation supports direct service programs that educate and support people with their reproductive health choices and needs . The foundation also supports reproductive justice advocacy efforts.
