JLD Scholarship Fund Applications are now open! Deadline Monday, May 13th... Learn More and Apply Today!
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Our Programs
JLD Community Solutions aims to provide solutions that bring value to the community with an emphasis on preventing young men of color from being on the giving or receiving end of gun violence.
JLD Scholarship Fund
Investing in the future leaders of tomorrow.
The JLD Scholarship Fund was established in 2010 with a mission to honor the legacy of Johnny Leroy "Lee-Lee" Dawkins, Jr. by providing scholarship awards to young men of color upon graduating high school for the purpose of pursuing a higher education while joining the fight against gun violence.
We have been honored to consistently award scholarships annually totaling over $15,000 as a result of the support from our community. It is our desire to double the scholarships awarded every year. In 2023 we were blessed to award $3,000 in scholarships.
Our 2024 goal is to award $6,000!
Recipients of the JLD Scholarship Fund have made valuable contributions to their families and the community becoming husbands, fathers, teachers, city officials, real estate agents, production company owners and more!
Applications are now open! Application deadline is Monday, May 13th.
Applications will be open to young men of color graduating from Lexington Sr. High School. Click the link below to learn more.
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Your sponsorship helps us carry out impactful community programs and reach our goals. It allows you an opportunity to be a #ChangeMaker in the process. We want to create a relationship with you that makes you proud to be a partner with us.