JYD Project is a 501c3 non- profit that supports children’s education projects in Southern Nevada and the world. Our organization is dedicated to advancing early childhood literacy by assisting in-school and after-school programs to motivate kids within Southern Nevada’s at-risk, low income communities. Through community collaboration, mentorship and family partnership programs, JYD Project fosters education and healthy development opportunities ultimately leading to brighter academic and economic futures for these children. We are dedicated to changing the lives of our at-risk children, one student at a time.”
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- Jerome Williams Speaks to kids at Louis Wiener Elementary School
Our Mission
JYD Project will pursue its mission to unify people of all nationalities by working with residents to achieve their goals through effective education, sustainable employment and affordable housing.
Vision Statement:
The JYD Project has a vision to work with community partners, educators and professional’s to influence and motivate youth to excel academically, sustain a healthy lifestyle and increase their spiritual faith.
Action Statement:
The JYD Project will raise and issue funds to initiate programs that will service youth and adults. Youth throughout North America shall benefit through community partnerships endorsed by former NBA star & Community Ambassador Jerome “Junk Yard Dog” Williams. Each year the project will introduce JYD Trademarked programs that maximize the involvement of community partners, business leaders and celebrities to bring the community together. From our programs on work readiness, “ready for exit” student motivation and neighborhood stabilization, to feeding the Homeless children during Thanksgiving, Toy drives for XMAS and Car Rally fundraisers, JYD stays busy with his team to inspire youth & adults all over the world.
Learn more about our programs and activities:
Work Readiness Student Motivation Tour Basketball Boot Camp
Objectives:
P… parents must get involved R… respect for self and others must be re-established O… options must be made available to students seeking positive outlets J… JYD will attempt to eradicate gang activity by recruiting youth to his DoggPound E… everyone must get involved C… community service must be glamorized T… The corporate community must become savvy investors in their future consumer target groups
The Name:
J… Jerome Williams
Y… Youth & Families
D… Development Project
We’re so honored to have been recognized for our work on behalf of children!
In 2011: JYD Project was honored to receive a Proclamation of support from Governor Brian Sandoval on March 28th, 2011 as Rally for Kids Day.
In 2010: JYD Project was honored to receive a letter of support from Councilwoman Gerri Schroder.
In 2011: The Las Vegas City Council & Mayor Oscar Goodman proclaimed April 29th, 2011, JYD Project Rally for Education Day at a special ceremony.
In 2011: JYD Project was honored to receive a letter of support from Senator Harry Reid.
In 2011: JYD Project was honored to receive a letter of support from the Office of Director Larry Mosley from the Nevada Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation on April 25th, 2011.
In 2011: JYD Project was honored to receive a Proclamation of support from the City of Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen on May 1st, 2011.
JYD Project is proud to work with many generous community partners and sponsors. Through these partnerships, we improve the lives of children who are most in need.
Partners Include:
United States Goodwill Ambassador Department
Governor Sandoval Youth Counsel
NBA Cares
CCSD
DETR: Department of Training and Rehabilitation
Communities in Schools
After-School All-Stars
Boy Scouts
Shade Tree
Impact (NV. Inc.)
Boys & Girls Club of America
Habitat for Humanity
Feed the Children
United Nations
Nevada WorkForce Connections
Project 5000 Kids
The Center at UNLV
TDSB: Toronto District School Board
NBA FIT
And More…..
When JYD Project was established, little did we know that in addition to having an impact on the lives of children & young adults at adopted schools, JYD Project programs would touch literally tens of thousands of additional lives: the young people who give their time to help others, the volunteers who come to depend on the social interaction enjoyed while cleaning and repairing the neighborhoods, the intellectually challenged young adults who beam with pride over their jobs/ internships, the scouts, church groups, community organizations, school groups, and junior and senior honor societies and cleaning and sorting duties. The volunteers who see the transformation in children’s faces as they choose to continue their education on their own”. The police officers who have children in high crime neighborhoods approach them not in fear but in friendship to ask for help.
You can participate by donating time or money.. Become a volunteer, or send a tax deductible donation.