- Young people in underserved communities in the United States have been especially hard-hit by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with many support systems and activities unavailable.
However, as the situation begins to improve, an up-and-coming organization seeks to support youth with a combination of skill-building and support.
Jump Ahead L3C, a hybrid for-profit/nonprofit organization, is the brainchild of Deandre Jones, an entrepreneur in Grand Rapids, Michigan who is committed to keeping young people off the streets and helping them develop valuable skills.
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Jones founded Jump Ahead L3C in 2018, and won a $10,000 grant from the city of Grand Rapids SAFE Task Force Pitch Night to create a pilot program that would engage at-risk youth in the community.