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Investing in People.
Uplifting Communities.

Founded by Rashawn Jackson — former NFL fullback and University of Virginia standout — RJEF builds pathways for the next generation through mentorship, wellness, and career readiness.

Youth Sports Foundation Community Foundation of New Jersey University of Virginia Carolina Panthers Oakland Raiders UCLA Hudson County Essex County DMV North Carolina YMCA Los Angeles SIEP University of Virginia Carolina Panthers

PARTNERS & AFFILIATES

1,000+

Student Athletes Served

10

Years of Impact

30+

Active Partner Schools
Counties — Hudson, Essex & Union

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Mentorship

One-to-one guidance from people who've walked the road — coaches, athletes, and professionals who show up.

Trades as a Career

Skilled trades pay, build, and last. We connect students to apprenticeships and on-ramps to the trades.

Our Initiatives

WHAT WE DO

New Collar Economy

AI, data, and tech roles that don't require a four-year degree. The next economy belongs to the prepared.

Wellness Collective

Mental, physical, and financial wellness — the foundation underneath every other outcome.
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IN HIS OWN WORDS

From the field to the foundation.

A short message from Rashawn on why this work matters — and who it's for.

In the Community

WhatsApp Video 2026-06-15 at 10.08.23 PM.mp4

Newsletter

The next generation is watching. Let's give them somewhere to go.

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