The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, not-for-profit, national organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his heroic achievements. The Foundation provides college and graduate school scholarships in conjunction with comprehensive programmatic support and leadership development opportunities for students of color with strong capabilities but limited financial resources. The Foundation also strives to ensure that Jackie Robinson's commitment to humanitarianism and equal opportunity will be carried forth in the lives of young people as they assume leadership roles throughout society. The Foundation is distinctive for the depth of its men... read more The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a public, not-for-profit, national organization founded in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his heroic achievements. The Foundation provides college and graduate school scholarships in conjunction with comprehensive programmatic support and leadership development opportunities for students of color with strong capabilities but limited financial resources. The Foundation also strives to ensure that Jackie Robinson's commitment to humanitarianism and equal opportunity will be carried forth in the lives of young people as they assume leadership roles throughout society. The Foundation is distinctive for the depth of its mentoring and leadership development program, which results in a nearly 100% graduation rate among its student constituents. The Foundation also strives to ensure that Jackie Robinson's commitment to social justice will be carried forth in the lives of these young people as they assume leadership roles throughout society.
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