EJS in the News
“None of us alone can save the nation or world. But each of us can make a positive difference if we commit ourselves to do so.” — Dr. Cornel West
These are featured stories from news outlets across the county. Click the titles to view the original stories.
Hopportunities Helps the EJS Project Raise Funds
The EJS Project was recently featured in a local news story by WPTV West Palm Beach. You can watch the news piece here: https://www.wptv.com/news/region-s-palm-beach-county/delray-beach/delray-beach-non-profit-partners-with-local-beer-hall-to-fundraise Hopportunities is a self-serve beer hall opened by John Macantagy. His desire to give back to the community motivated him to
Paying It Forward: Inspired By A Father’s Teachings, The EJS Project Mentors Black Area Youth
Among its initiatives, the EJS Project places students in paid internships. As of July, there were 14 kids in the program, working for the Delray Beach Parks and Recreation department and other organizations. “When they graduate school, they enter the workforce with at least some experience,” says Jackson, 36, a father of two who lives in Delray.
EJS Project in Delray Beach Inspires Community Youth to Engage in Initiatives
Emanuel “Dupree” Jackson, Jr. and his EJS Project nonprofit organization in Delray Beach are on a mission to build and empower future leaders. Now COVID-19 and the racial justice movement have provided EJS Project youth opportunities to lead change.
#CommunityHeroes: Nonprofits Serve Up Free Hot Meals with a Side of Compassion
For the past four weeks, volunteers at the EJS Project have been serving free hot meals with a side of compassion to put a dent in the need caused by COVID-19.
The steady flow of motorists on Friday was a vivid sign of the economic hardship sown by the pandemic. Each week, the numbers increased, and on Friday they served 400 plates, organizers said.
Chat, learn, dine during On the Table
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has a question for you: Can we talk? The organization invites residents to come together on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in small-group mealtime conversations to explore meaningful ideas about how to cultivate a stronger community during On the Table.