Janari Andre Ricks was born on January 27, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois to proud parents, Jalisa Ford and Raymond Ricks. Janari Ricks, 9, shined in school, an honor roll student at Ruben Salazer Elementary on the city's Near North Side, and was going to fourth grade Fall of 2020. He also loved sports, and his beaming face was a regular sight
Janari Andre Ricks was born on January 27, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois to proud parents, Jalisa Ford and Raymond Ricks. Janari Ricks, 9, shined in school, an honor roll student at Ruben Salazer Elementary on the city's Near North Side, and was going to fourth grade Fall of 2020. He also loved sports, and his beaming face was a regular sight in the Cabrini Green neighborhood, where he lived.
Janari was playing outside with friends when he was suddenly gunned down. Janari Ricks was just 9 years old, but in the former Cabrini Green neighborhood, that he called home, his name meant a lot to so many people that this loss affected several individuals well beyond Janari's family. Several community members, both adults and grieving youth, neighbors, teachers, classmates, friends-- Anyone Janari had touched, just by being himself-- was impacted. The impact he also had on strangers hearing the news in the media reflected the reach of Janari's Legacy.
Seeing a need for energetic, non-profit work in these areas, we formed our Foundation to provide sensible solutions! We've consistently grown since inception, all thanks to the love and helping hands of so many!
At 1 JAR, we are committed to consitantly encouraging our children, and any youth of all walks of life, to develop purpose-driven goals, securing a safe and healthy environment for them to develop. We believe in every child's opportunity and right to the resources and protection needed to succeed in their lives from now well into their ad
At 1 JAR, we are committed to consitantly encouraging our children, and any youth of all walks of life, to develop purpose-driven goals, securing a safe and healthy environment for them to develop. We believe in every child's opportunity and right to the resources and protection needed to succeed in their lives from now well into their adulthood with high standards and expectations for their futures and their impact on both their communities society as a whole. We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community as a whole and creating a long-lasting difference.
We envision a community center building that would act as community building social center for learning, playing, tutor/mentoring, stimulating emotional wellbeing, goal setting, and safe haven for our youth
Founder, Jalisa Ford's Executive Staff Team, Board Members, and Partners is made up of passionate individuals alined with the cause including several members of the Ford Family and her community, The Hustle Mommies, and Holsten Human Capital Development. We've received great support from Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. and Chicago Mayor Lori
Founder, Jalisa Ford's Executive Staff Team, Board Members, and Partners is made up of passionate individuals alined with the cause including several members of the Ford Family and her community, The Hustle Mommies, and Holsten Human Capital Development. We've received great support from Alderman Walter Burnett Jr. and Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot.
We operate by regulars and part-time volunteers that are committed to helping the mission. We take our convictions and turn them into action! Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information on how to get involved and volunteer!
Your generous offers, no matter the size, can have a tremendous positive affect on a young person this holiday season! Using our DONATION BUTTON, we aim to ensure you can make a seamless and secured contribution. Our only Official GoFundMe Account is the one linked to this Official Website. *Beware of scammers.
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