JA Workplace Giving Sample Communication w/ Success Story
Connecting Students to Future Success Through JA
Meet Max Goldman, a 14 year old student who was introduced to Junior Achievement in third grade. For many years, Max struggled to fit in and feel comfortable in schooldue to a mild form ofTourette's Syndrome, aneurological disorder characterized by physical and vocaltics.
Max's JA experience sparked an interest in entrepreneurship. In an effort to learn more about business and free enterprise, Max registered for JA BizTown Summer Camp. He was elected mayor of BizTown two years in a row by his peers, an honor that gave himconfidence.
This past fall, Max was selected to introduce Mort Mortenson of Mortenson Constructionat the JAUM Business Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony. Max's confidence and personality impressed the business leader, and he invited Max for a personal tour of the company. The two have continued to stay in touch. "JA is about giving opportunities to kids that don't have them," said Max. "They've given me these opportunities and baby steps and they've helped me grow as a person."
JA makes a difference in the lives of young people like Max each and every day.This year, JA will reach 139,000 students with critical financial literacy, college and career readiness, and entrepreneurship education that will benefit them in school and life. You can support this important work by making a designated gift to JA in this year’s employee giving campaign. Simply write in Junior Achievement and the following address into the designation portion of this year’s pledge form:
Junior Achievement of the Upper Midwest
1800 White Bear Avenue North
Maplewood, MN 55109
A gift of $25 will provide JA programming to one student; $500 supports an entire classroom. Your gift will provide the next generation with the tools they need to own their economic success, thereby strengthening our community as a whole.Please help us make a difference this school year bymaking a gift toJA today.