A Youth Education Nonprofit in Hyattsville, MD

What JEPF Does from Hyattsville

The foundation is run by members of the Jamaican diaspora living in Hyattsville and the surrounding Prince George's County communities. Officers serve as volunteers and take no compensation.

The programs serve at-risk youth in Jamaica. The fundraising, the volunteering, the events, and the business relationships all happen here.

Local Community and Educational Work

• Book drives and school supply support for students and families in Hyattsville and Prince George's County.

• Connections to adult education, ESL, and vocational training for recently arrived Jamaican families.

• Team members working as substitute teachers at area high schools including High Point, Roosevelt, and Northwestern.

• Community and cultural events across the Washington metropolitan area.

Events in the Area

JEPF has produced and promoted family events in the Washington metropolitan area for more than fifteen years. The JEPF Food & Wine Festival is the flagship: Caribbean food, wine, live music, and culture, with proceeds going to the programs.

Local Businesses That Support JEPF

Businesses across Hyattsville, Riverdale Park, Langley Park, College Park, Capitol Heights, and Lanham support the foundation through sponsorship and the JEPF supporter business directory. Approved businesses get a public listing identifying them as supporters.

It is a straightforward trade: the business gets visibility and a link, the foundation gets money it can plan around.

Volunteering Locally

Educators, mentors, professionals, students, alumni, and community members in the Hyattsville area can volunteer with the programs or at events. Event volunteering is the easiest place to start.