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The Jordan Foundation
1053 Willingham Dr.
Suite C
Atlanta, GA 30344
Tel: 404-559-1733
Fax: 404-559-9676

Foundation Overview
Larry and Vanessa Jordan established the Jordan Foundation in August 2000 because of their commitment to the youth of America. The Foundation continues that commitment by working in concert with organizations that provide young people exposure to new experiences and participation in positive activities that will enhance their ability to become responsible adults. The Jordan’s participation is not limited to financial contributions. They also take the grass roots approach by working hand-in-hand with the youth whenever possible.

Mission
The Jordan Foundation is committed to influencing and developing the lives of youth by providing them with the cognitive, social, physical, emotional, moral and spiritual developmental skills needed to become successful adults. This is accomplished through development programs, youth scholarships and community activities.

Vision
The Jordan Foundation’s vision is to become a leading organization in youth development by instilling the skills needed by youth to become contributing and responsible adults.

Bizworld is a trademarked program The Jordan Foundation utilizes to pursue its mission. Bizworld is a program that teaches 4th grade students how to start and run a successful business in the friendship bracelet industry. It is divided into four parts to include design, manufacturing, marketing, and finance. The Jordan Foundation first introduced the BizWorld program at North Fayette Elementary School in Fayetteville, GA in May 2003, and has expanded into Stone Mountain Elementary in Stone Mountain, GA and John E Ford Elementary in Jacksonville, FL.

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PROFESSIONALISM is designed to teach high school students strategies for job searching, professionalism in the workplace, teamwork, flexibility, how to dress for success, resumes, portfolios etc. The program began in September 2003 at Frederick Douglas High School in Atlanta, GA.

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FINANCE is a series of sessions that teach students about the real issues they will face for the rest of their lives. The program teaches financial literacy to students including money management and managing savings and checking accounts.

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Engineers Connecting with High Schools Through Outreach is a module designed to teach high school students the advantages of a strong foundation in mathematics an science. It also exposes students to careers in the field of aerospace science. This program was launched in April 2005 at Tri-Cities High School in East Point, GA.

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