What We Offer | Our Program

Chicago is known for its gun violence, poverty and falling education system. It's also home for our amazing kids, who are breaking the cycle and becoming the ones to bring about the change our city so desperately needs.

1 Jar is an organization that offers programs, Events. Mentorship and a host of resources. Empowerment to the youth and children towards achieving a better future and contributing positively to the society.

• ACADEMIC SUPPORT, READING & WRITING PROFICIENCY. 
• FINANCIAL LITERACY 
• HEALTH, WELLNESS & NUTRITION EDUCATION. 
• LANGUAGE ARTS. 
• MENTAL HEALTH COUSELING & MINDFULNESS TRAINING. 
• PERFORMING ARTS/DRAMA/DANCE/MUSIC. 
• SPORTS RECREATION. 
• TECHNOLOGY

1 JAR FOUNDATION PROGRAMING is in development. We work with the curious mindset of children & youths. We introduce everyone to the concept of creativity and methods of how ideas can be created individually or in groups, and how the best ideas can be selected.

1 JAR FOUNDATION EVENTS & WORKSHOPS will help kids & youths learn how their great ideas can be turned into winning businesses! Our experienced mentors lead students through various stages in the development of a business concept.

Through collaborative 1 JAR WORKSHOPS, Kids/Youths gain insight from educators, local business leaders, professionals, mentors, as well as other like-minded people who have or are in the process of developing their own ideas into impact. 1 JAR FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM is where students can develop some of the most important entrepreneurial skills.