Ways We Give Back
The Jazzmine Marie Nolan Foundation is a 501c(3) organization established in 2007 serving youth ages 8-25 in the capacities of performing arts, entrepreneurship, scholarship and mentoring.
The Jazzmine Marie Nolan Foundation is a 501c(3) organization established in 2007 serving youth ages 8-25 in the capacities of performing arts, entrepreneurship, scholarship and mentoring.
Dr. Jazzmine Nolan-Echols has independently served more than 1,000 youth in 8+ school districts and 12 communities in St. Louis, MO investing over $350,000.
She relates to and identifies with unaccompanied 1st generation youth as she chartered this path independent of all natural support systems. Therefore she is beyond passionate about the development of today’s youth as they become tomorrow’s leaders in-spite of their circumstances.
20% of youth and young adults ages 13-25 are 1st Generation Everything's in their immediate families. Which turns out to be 1:7 youth. They are required to raise themselves on a journey to break generational curses and live beyond the stereotypes plagued by poverty & oppression.
To intentionally invest in 1st Generation Youth in the areas of entrepreneurship, academia and life skills as it relates to personal and professional development.
The Jazzmine Marie Nolan Foundation provides support, guidance and financial investment for 1st Generation Everything's that are living without parents, guardians, government or natural support systems in major metropolitan Midwest cities: