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Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation

East St. Louis, IL
|
jjkfoundation.org/

    • About Us

    Founded in 1988 by Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, the JJK Foundation is an iconic organization with a mission to carry out Jackie’s dream to provide youth in East St. Louis the opportunity to win in life. The JJK Foundation’s theory of change is that youth can overcome obstacles and become successful through access to healthy lifestyles, quality edu­cational opportunities, sports and recreation, and character and leadership development. The JJK Foundation serves as a portal through which the Greater East St. Louis community can thrive. 

    Founded in 1988 by Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee, the JJK Foundation is an iconic organization with a mission to carry out Jackie’s dream to provide youth in East St. Louis the opportunity to win in life. The JJK Foundation’s theory of change is that youth can overcome obstacles and become successful through access to healthy lifestyles, quality edu­cational opportunities, sports and recreation, and character and leadership development. The JJK Foundation serves as a portal through which the Greater East St. Louis community can thrive. 

    Cause Areas Include

    • Children & Youth
    • Community Development
    • Education
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Urban Areas

    Location & Contact

    • (618) 274-5437
    • 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Cir, East St Louis, IL 62204, USA
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