Helping under-served and at-risk youth is at heart of our organization as we honor the life of Jalen, a young man whose life was cut short by a tragic accident but who left behind the memory of his incessant joy, generosity, kindness, and compassion.
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To carry on his legacy of goodwill, we partner with teachers, case workers, pastors, shelter staff and others whose work intersects with the lives of at-risk youth to identify those who may need a gesture of love and support. We then provide ‘care packages’ or other gifts that may make a difference in their lives. A typical recipient might be a young person who lives in poverty, is homeless, is living in a shelter, is aging out of foster care with nowhere to go, or is struggling to secure an education with lower economic mobility or no support systems in place .
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Our hope is that these young people will find comfort in our gifts and will feel Jalen’s special spirit as they move forward in their lives with optimism, courage and resolve. Their well-being and success are the keys to our future as a nation, as well as theirs, and we believe that no potential should go unfulfilled and that no young person should be denied the opportunity for a better life.
Our Mission
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Our mission is to honor the life of Jalen, a young man whose fleeting time on earth was indelibly marked by his incessant joy, generosity, kindness, and compassion. We accomplish our mission by providing personalized care-packages and special gifts to at-risk youth who are impoverished, homeless, living in shelters, aging out of foster care, or trying to secure an education with no family support systems in place. Our hope is that these young people will find comfort in our gifts and will feel Jalen’s special spirit as they move forward in their lives with optimism, courage and resolve.
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Our Vision
We envision that our outreach will not only result in at-risk young people receiving the encouragement they need to shape purposeful lives and achieve their dreams, but that everyone whose lives they touch will also feel the love and support that are the essence of Jalen’s legacy.
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Meet Jalen
Jalen loved giving gifts. He poured his heart into his meticulously curated lists - never forgetting a birthday. He had Mother’s Day down to a science, and saved up all year for Christmas. His gifts were so well thought out that he included the smallest details - like band-aids when he bought his niece her first pair of roller skates. He loved to show others that they are seen, valued, and supported.
Jalen wanted to build a life so successful that he could be the person to help everyone else. He never asked for anything in return; he gave anonymously, selflessly, and quietly. Jalen was humble and kind.
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On November 30, 2017, at 23 years old, Jalen lost his life in a tragic car accident, while driving to work....He was not only on his way to work; he was also on his way to becoming an incredible and loving man. ​What Jalen left behind has become his legacy. His journal was filled with his plans, his future goals, funny stories and lists of gift giving. Jalen wrote about everything. From the heartfelt gifts he was planning for his friends and family, to his dreams of how he hoped to help society.
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Love, Jalen was established to continue his passion for helping others and his commitment to spreading love.