Stories of Success

Learn more about how we inspire success by reading these inspirational stories from local students, volunteers, alum and educators. Read more stories about the impact JA has across the country. Do you have a JA story to share? Complete this short form to tell us more.

Jenny Bazile (Student)
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Deontay Blanchard (Student)
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Marquita Butler (Educator)
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Carrie Casey (Educator)
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Conor Friedmann (Student)
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Sam Ginnis (Alumni)
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Sue Hoffman (Educator)
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Jahmez Howze (Student)
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Netha Johnson (Alumnus)
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Tim Langness (Alumnus and Volunteer)
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Sayra Loftus (Educator)
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Iain Martin (Student)
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Sibi Murugesan (Volunteer)
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Zach Panek (Student)
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Martha Rush (Educator)
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Justice Sikakane (Volunteer)
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Morgan Sweeney (Student)
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Mark Ulman (Educator)
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Urban Academy (School Partnership)
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Kia Vang (Alumna)
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Jonathan Wang (Student)
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Tom Benson (Educator)
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Yasha Bol (Student)
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Michael Cao (Student)
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Precious Drew (Student)
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Rania Gadnis (Student)
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Jim Hemak (Donor)
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Hope Academy (School)
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Juliana James (Educator)
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Chris Kuehn (Student)
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Ian Lim (Student)
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Dawson Lowe (Student)
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Kyleigh McPhillips (Student)
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Ethan Olson (Student)
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Mishell Quiridumbay (Student)
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Securian Financial (Partner)
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Amy Speck (Volunteer)
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Lisa Tellinghuisen (Student)
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Michael Underwood (Student)
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U.S. Bank (Partner)
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Sheryl Wallace (Alumna)
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Staci White (Volunteer)
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