By awarding scholarships to low-income women 35 and older, JRF provides opportunities for women nationwide to secure careers and break the cycle of poverty. Each scholarship recipient has a vision of how education will benefit herself, her family and her community. While the women come from diverse backgrounds, they are all united and motivated by their goal to succeed through education.
JRF Friend Appointed by Oba...
Jul 15, 2010
JRF would like to congratulate Judge Steve Jones on being nominated by President Obama to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Jones has served the Athens courts for 15 yea...
Posted on Jul 19, 2010 by JRF
Adriana Gardella attended the annual Aspen Ideas Festival and participated in one discussion called “Women + Girls: The Solution.” The title refers to the belief of the panel that “only by helping women and girls achieve their full potential and u...