Jericho Foundation

We want to express our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to our alumni, Zorana, for coming to the U.S. and serving as a speaker at our Annual Night of Hope. She stayed with her host family, the Harper's, and we would like to extend our public appreciation to them as well. During her visit, Zorana attended a networking event where she was introduced and had the opportunity to share her reasons for being in the States. She also conducted donor visits, spent time with our Executive Director, Kellie Simmons, and spent an evening with the founder of Jericho, Joanna Shields.

Our student mentors are an integral part of our holistic scholarship program. They offer educational, physical, and emotional support. Read what Amina had to say about her experience with her student mentor and why they are so important, and check out some of our mentors with their scholars. "Having a mentor means having someone who is there in front of you to support your dedication and who is providing you with guidelines, resources, and sometimes even conversations that you wouldn't even know you needed.  I have such a strong ambition to grow not only in the field of medical science but also to build some other strengths that would help me become a better doctor - having a mentor has been extremely helpful and important."

Kathy and John Kinkema received this year's Briana Arra Award. They have long championed youth and education, embracing Jericho's mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their support—hosting students, offering internships, and volunteering in Conversational English—has transformed lives.  ------------ The Brian Arra Award, established in 2012, honors an unsung hero of the Jericho Foundation. Brian Arra was a dedicated supporter who selflessly served the foundation's mission, responding to every need with quiet commitment. Although he passed away in 2010, his legacy lives on through this award, recognizing those who make invaluable yet unrecognized contributions to our success.

During our Annual Night of Hope, Sime and Beth Curković were awarded the Hope Award. The Curkovics have been instrumental in Jericho's journey, attending early leadership seminars, serving on the board, and sharing valuable insights. Their contributions are profound. They've inspired giving through Bosnian Bloom bouquets and led with humility and generosity. ------- The HOPE Award was established in 2009 to recognize the philanthropic contributions of Jericho supporters and volunteers. With this award, we acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to the Jericho Foundation's mission. Thank you, Cucrković family, for your endless support and contributions.

📢 Introducing the Jericho Foundation! 🌍 We are on a mission to create lasting change in Bosnia and Herzegovina by empowering youth through our holistic scholarship program. This program goes beyond just education and includes: - Leadership seminars held twice a year - Tutoring support - Living & health expenses - Counseling services - Mentorship from student leaders - English language lessons - U.S. Learning Experience - In-country internships Together, we aim to foster a brighter future for the youth of BiH, one student at a time. Learn more about how we're making an impact at jerichofoundation.org #Leadership #BosniaAndHerzegovina #JerichoFoundation #CommunityImpact #Empowerment #education #mentoring #growth

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Thank you to everyone who helped make the Night of Hope happen. From volunteers and donors to Julie Brown, our MC from Easy On Hold, Chelsea Herriman, our event coordinator from Alpha Omega Events, the DJ, Scott Herriman, and the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center, we couldn't have organized this event without their support.

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A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community partners who were our corporate sponsors for this year's Annual Night of Hope. Your support made this event truly special and memorable. Thank you! BlackBerry Systems, Inc. Bill Traywick FLEET QUEST LOGISTICS LLC Royal Comfort Mechanical DLZ Construction LLC Zeigler Automotive Group Gordon Water Systems Kellogg Community Credit Union Honor Credit Union Big C Lumber MNM Logistics group

We thank everyone who attended and participated in our Night of Hope on Friday, November 1st. We sincerely thank everyone who attended, our volunteers, speakers, and our exceptional guest, Jericho Alumni Zorana U., for honoring us with their presence. Our guests made the event truly memorable.