Upcoming events.
Rising Stars Scholarship Reception & Anniversary Celebration
Please join us as for the 2026 Rising Stars Scholarship Reception where we will be honoring our scholarship receipients. This year we will also be celebrating our 5th year as an organization and making a difference in the lives of first generation students.
We welcome members of the community to come and help us celebrate these wonderful accomplishments. While tickets are free we do encourage community members to make a donation to go towards the 2027 scholarship fund.
Table sponsorships are available. Select "Table Sponsor" under the tickets tab.
Corporate sponsorships available by contacting Dr. Thomas Jefferson, Founder & Executive Director, drjefferson@jeffersonfamilyfoundation.org.
We hope to see you there!
First Congressional Church of Akron
292 E. Market St.
Akron, OH 44308
Better FAFSA, Better Future: Understanding the Updated FAFSA and Financial Aid
Get guidance on the updated FAFSA and other financial aid information, plus personalized Q&A with Carrie Short, director of financial aid for Lakeland Community College.
Attendees at this webinar will learn:
How to complete the revamped 2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (even if you’ve filled it out before, it is completely different this year!)
How to work with your financial aid office to obtain money for school
Focus Group
The Jefferson Family Foundation is hosting a virtual Focus Group to gain input on the needs of first generation students and their families. This information will be used as the Foundation builds its programming outreach to the community. The virtual Focus Group is a volunteer opportunity to have a significant impact for the Jefferson Family Foundation.
The virtual Focus Group will be Tuesday, April 6th from 6:00 - 7:30pm. All participants are welcomed to join the virtual Focus Group even if they are unable to stay for the entire duration of the event.
Participants will be sent log-on information for the Focus Group 2-3 days in advance of the April 6th event.
If you have any questions please contact us at: info@jeffersonfamilyfoundation.org