Maryland
A Maryland Youth Nonprofit with a Jamaica Mission
JEPF is registered in Maryland and based in Hyattsville, in Prince George's County. It supports at-risk youth through education, mentorship, and leadership development.
Its community, its volunteers, its events, and its business supporters are all in Maryland and the surrounding Washington area.
Caribbean Community Events in Maryland
JEPF has run family events in the Washington metropolitan area for more than fifteen years, including festivals in Maryland. The JEPF Food & Wine Festival is the flagship, built around Caribbean food, wine, live music, and culture.
These are fundraisers first. Ticket revenue goes to the programs.
Volunteer Opportunities in Maryland
Mentoring and educator volunteering.
Event volunteering at festivals across the state.
Administrative and organizational support.
Community outreach in Prince George's County.
Professional skills: design, accounting, legal, logistics, technology.
Nonprofit Sponsorship Opportunities for Maryland Businesses
Maryland businesses support JEPF through event sponsorship, program sponsorship, and the supporter business directory. A listing identifies the business publicly as a JEPF supporter and links to its website from a 501(c)(3) domain.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Education Work in Prince George's County
JEPF's team includes educators and alumni of Howard University, the University of Maryland, and Georgetown University. Several members also work as substitute teachers at area high schools including High Point, Roosevelt, and Northwestern. Those are team backgrounds rather than institutional partnerships.
Locally, the foundation contributes through book drives, school supply support, and connections to adult education and vocational training for families.
Get Involved in Maryland
Volunteering, sponsoring, listing a business, or attending an event. Tell us which and we will follow up.
Common Questions
Is JEPF a Maryland nonprofit?
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Yes. The Jamaica Education for the Poor Foundation, Inc. is a Maryland 501(c)(3) public charity based at 8003 24th Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20783.
What Caribbean events does JEPF run in Maryland?
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JEPF produces family festivals across the Washington metropolitan area, including the JEPF Food & Wine Festival. Upcoming dates are published on the events page.
How can a Maryland business sponsor JEPF?
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Through event sponsorship, program sponsorship, or the supporter business directory. Applying to the directory is free and payment is only requested after approval.
Back a Maryland Nonprofit Doing Specific Work
Education, mentorship, and leadership development for young people who need all three.