Empowering Youth, Honoring a Legacy

We envision a world where every young person can access the resources, guidance, and opportunities necessary to achieve stability and thrive.

Support a Young Life

Our Pillars of Support

Tackling Homelessness

Providing essential support and innovative programs to guide youths and young adults out of homelessness.

A person receiving compassionate counseling.

Mental & Physical Wellness

Offering counseling and resources for mental health, substance abuse, and sexual abuse challenges.

Nutrition and Basic Needs

Ensuring access to healthy food, clothing, and sundries to meet fundamental needs and fight hunger.

Guidance to Thrive

Creating opportunities and pathways for young people to build a stable, healthy, and successful future.

Our Vision for Change

We utilize innovative programs and dedicated support services to address the direct needs of our youth.

We build powerful community partnerships with churches and volunteers to amplify our impact.

We encourage participants to return and engage with our services, fostering a cycle of support and community.

Join Our Cause

Who We Serve

Focused on Local Youth

The Desmond Jalloh Memorial & Scholarship Fund is dedicated to serving youths and young adults between the ages of 12 and 21. Our efforts are concentrated in Duval and Clay Counties, Florida, allowing us to make a deep and lasting impact within our local community. We believe that by focusing our resources, we can provide more effective, face-to-face support where it's needed most.

How Your Donation Helps

Funds Nutrition Programs

Directly supports our initiatives to provide healthy and consistent meals for participants in our programs.

Enables Critical Counseling

Your contribution allows us to offer professional counseling services for mental health and recovery.

Supports Education & Transport

Helps provide educational resources and transportation, removing barriers to access and opportunity.