The Joseph Jefferson Award Committee

Jumpstart for Young Children is a Chicago-based organization dedicated to enhancing early childhood education by fostering a lifelong love of learning in young children. Through a yearlong program, they rely on college students and community volunteers to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond. With a mission to improve kindergarten readiness and promote long-term educational success, Jumpstart emphasizes the importance of high-quality early learning programs. Their efforts are supported by dedicated Site and Community Engagement Managers who mentor Corps Members and organize impactful events within the community. Generated from the website

Chicago Books to Women in Prison is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free books to incarcerated women across the country. Discover how you can make a difference by supporting their mission to bring literature and education to those in prison. Generated from their website's infomation

The Wingspan Project is a not-for-profit organization based in Chicago, IL, dedicated to making mental health and related services accessible to underserved and marginalized communities. Through their programs and initiatives, they aim to support individuals and organizations in providing vital services to those who have experienced discrimination, stigma, and various forms of oppression. With a focus on addressing financial and logistical barriers, The Wingspan Project's Access for All program provides resources to individuals who are unable to access mental health services. They also offer the VALOR program for organizations dealing with violence or traumatic loss, Franklin's Family to help people maintain their relationships with their pets, and the Young Professionals Network to support early career individuals working with underserved populations. Additionally, their Pro Bono Psychotherapy Network connects individuals from underserved communities with psychotherapists offering free services, with a particular emphasis on those impacted by COVID, BIPOC communities, LGBTQIA communities, and more.Generated from the website