Scholarships. Leadership. Healing.
Building pathways to opportunity and lasting change.
JLD Community Solutions exists to help young men of color overcome barriers, pursue higher education, and grow into leaders in their families and communities. Through scholarships, healing-centered support, and community engagement, we are working to turn pain into purpose and create pathways for lasting change.
Over $50k
Scholarship funds awarded.
~60%
Scholarship applicants are First-Generation Students.
100%
Commitment to growing programs that support young men of color and the community.
Why This Matters
🎓 Many young men of color face barriers to education and opportunity
💼 Financial challenges and lack of resources impact long-term success
🧠 Community violence and unprocessed trauma create deeper challenges
We exist to help remove those barriers—and create real pathways forward.
Helping young men of color write their next chapter through scholarships, healing, and leadership — one life at a time.
What We Do
We are committed to empowering young men of color through scholarships, healing, leadership, and community support.
Who We Are
We are a community-rooted nonprofit turning pain into purpose and possibility.
Impact In Motion
JLD Scholarship Fund
Scholarships awarded to support educational advancement.
JLD Community Support Circle
Monthly support circle launched for healing and connection.
JLD Events
Community events raising awareness and bringing people together.
Leadership Development
New programs in development to support rehibilitation and expand impact.
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*Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr Scholarship Fund DBA "JLD Community Solutions" is a 100% volunteer based, federally registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization. All gifts are tax-deductible. As a donor-supported organization, we depend on the generous gifts of our change making supporters and partners to empower young men of color and ultimately prevent another life lost due to gun violence.
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