The Juanita James Memorial Scholarship Fund (JJMSF) provides scholarships to college students from the Bronx housing projects. After graduation, we strive to stay connected to our scholars and continue to support them through networking opportunities, and other resources.

Current Scholars

Sabrina Simmonds

 

Destiny Pichardo

 

Destiny Fernandez

 

Recent News

  • We’re so excited to announce that Alexa Juanita Jordan, Juanita James’ youngest grandchild, has been appointed the new executive director! She is so excited to continue projecting pride in the projects and honoring her grandmother’s legacy.

    Alexa is a playwright and actor, with extensive experience in development, education, and arts administration. More at her website, alexajuanitajordan.com

  • In December 2021, The Mountain School awarded JJMSF a Garden Hill Grant to continue our work! We couldn’t be more grateful to receive it. The Garden Hill Fund was established to support alumni doing good in the world. Alexa is a proud member of the class of Fall 2011.

    Check out The Mountain School’s announcement here on page 11.

Happy birthday to our executive director Alexa Juanita Jordan - granddaughter of Juanita James! We hope that it’s a great one ✨ Will you give $28, in honor of Alexa’s 28th birthday? Help us continue our mission to support our scholars!
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