EJS Project

We are excited to announce Platinum Sponsor for the 2024 Benefit Gala: Kayne Anderson! Kayne Anderson Capital takes a disciplined approach to investing while being tactically opportunistic to deliver market leading returns and actively manage risk, and they strive to empower the communities in which they live and work through the Kayne Anderson Foundation. We are so grateful for their ongoing support in our important work. Thank you, Kayne Anderson Foundation! 🧡 --- Sponsorship opportunities and tickets for the 2024 Benefit Gala are still available! To support our vital work with a fully tax-deductible donation, learn more about our Benefit Gala at ejsgala24.givesmart.com or reach out to Fundraising Chair Adrianne Kurman directly at Adrianne.Kurman@ejsproject.org. #DelrayBeach #GrassrootsOrganization #DelrayNonProfit

The EJS Project will be closed for after-school services from Tuesday, October 8th, to Thursday, October 10th, as we prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Milton. We will share more information as soon as we are able to, and we are keeping our community close in our thoughts.

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to reserve ad space in our gala journal! Ad orders must be placed by October 4, 2024. Our event, scheduled for November 7th, 2024, will be held at The Addison, with 200 guests expected to attend. Our large-format gala journal will be at every place setting, ensuring your business gains valuable exposure at our signature event. Reserve your space today at EJSGala24.givesmart.com!

We're pleased to share that we were featured in DELRAY MAGAZINE's "50 Things We Love About Delray" issue! "This local organization empowers youths to become the leaders of tomorrow by providing them a safe place to learn, grow, and get involved in the community." Find our feature on page 57! https://loom.ly/XzJLnh4 ---- If you'd like to support our important work in the Delray Beach community, the best way to do so is by donating, purchasing a ticket, or sponsoring our Benefit Gala, scheduled for November 7th at The Addison. For more information, visit ejsgala24.givesmart.com

Our summer programming for teens is a vital initiative to keep students engaged during the break and provide them with meaningful experiences that foster personal growth. 🌱 By offering structured activities and opportunities for skill development, we ensure that students remain active and focused throughout the summer. Our goal is to help each participant return to school as a better, more prepared student, ready to excel in the upcoming academic year. Our program "Each 1 Teach 1" helped accomplish this! Special thanks to the Pulte Family Charitable Foundation for sponsoring our tutoring program. Math Tutor Jarrid Frye, Believe to Achieve, ReableU's EmpowerU Mental Health group helped prepare our students for the school year.

Now is the perfect time to place an ad in our Benefit Gala journal! Journals will be given to each Gala attendant, and with three large-scale ad sizes to choose from, promoting your business has never been easier--or more impactful. Reserving ad space in our gala journal is a great way to support our cause while showcasing your business to an attentive audience. Ad submissions must be completed by October 4th! To learn more, visit ejsgala24.givesmart.com

Lenard Hart, now a Senior at Atlantic Community High School, reflects on opportunities unique to the EJS Project. Programs like the Young Legislators Program and Purpose Pays internships allow students a sneak peek at real-world operations, allowing them to feel confident and prepared come graduation. "At EJS, I get to meet new people which I can call family now. I take advice from people that we meet at EJS, I take that advice to grow and learn." The EJS Project is so grateful for the community we have built together and is honored to be a part of our students' families. -- Want to help us support students like Lenard through our programming? Sponsoring, attending, or donating to our Benefit Gala is the #1 way to support our work right now. Learn more about our most important fundraising event of the year at ejsgala24.givesmart.com #ACHS #DelrayBeach #DelrayNonProfit #GrassrootsOrganization #SupportOurWork

Last Monday, the EJS family came together for an unforgettable celebration of not one, but TWO incredible milestones: our TENTH anniversary and the grand opening of our brand-new home! 🎉 We are beyond grateful for the amazing turnout for this event. Our supporters, stakeholders, students, and families are the heartbeat of EJS, and it’s because of YOU that we continue to be the safe, empowering space we’ve always envisioned. A special thank you to the Boca Chamber for hosting and helping to spread the word about this special day! Here’s to many more years of growth, impact, and community.

Introducing the first auction item of the 2024 Benefit Gala taking place November 7th at The Addison: A gourmet, farm-to-table, five-course meal! This private meal for up to eight guests, crafted by Five Star Diamond Award-winning Executive Chef Patrick Duffy, is curated to impress! Valued at $5,000+, you and up to seven of your guests will have the chance to indulge in an intimate, exclusive dining experience at the iconic Addison Boca Raton. With tax and service charges already included, all that’s left to do is relax and savor the night! This experience was graciously donated by the Addison Boca Raton. Be sure to join us at the gala for a chance to bid on this exciting auction item! (To support our mission and chance to bid on this item and more, please join us on 11/7/24 for our 10th Anniversary Benefit Gala at ejsgala24.givesmart.com)

Born and raised in Delray Beach, Florida, Jojo Mathurin, Director of Operations, has always been passionate about working with youth throughout her community. Reflecting on her transition into EJS, Jojo expresses just how impactful working within your community can be for all sides. "I like to think that I impact the students, but a lot of the time, I feel like they impact me just by their vulnerability, their openness, and their realness in the program." #DelrayBeach #YouthOrganization #Volunteer #Grassroots