2023 Jamin Fund Grants
Given through the D’Evelyn Education Foundation:
Excellence in Education Award to Jenna Spendlove, D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School Teacher. $3,000 Grant
Jamin B Wilson Life-Long Learner Memorial Scholarship given to Yeonjin (Jin) Kim, D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School senior student. $1,000 Scholarship
Given through the Community Foundation of Central Blue Ridge:
Answer Nepal - Support for law & engineering students in Nepal. $8,000 Grant
GRASP (Great Aspirations), does great work in the Staunton, VA region to help high school students apply for college and find scholarships for tuition. $5,000 Grant
Valley Alliance for Education has amassed a tremendous record of successes in making grants to classroom teachers in need of resources to develop new and innovative programs for students. $6,000 Grant
On the Road Collaborative helps empower youth by providing equal access to educational opportunities and hands-on career experiences. These opportunities and experiences include one-on-one and group tutoring, designated homework hours, and Career Enrichment Courses. $2,500 Grant
Boys & Girls Club of Waynesboro, Staunton & Augusta - The Boys & Girls Club has had great success with their after school and summer camp programs. Their attendees, typically elementary and middle school-age children, are generally at-risk students who are susceptible to high degrees of learning loss (academic back slide). $7,500 Grant
Valley Career & Tech. Center - helps young people with vocational skills. $2,000 Grant
Waynesboro Symphony Orchestra - provides opportunities for young musicians to develop their musical talents through interaction with the symphony orchestra. $2,000 Grant
