Job Opportunities
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Thank you for your interest in job opportunities at the JJK Foundation! We’re looking for passionate individuals who will join […]
JJK Winning in Life
JJK WINNING IN LIFE Being born in a city that is severely under-resourced and shrouded in stereotypes, does not have to limit […]
2023 GALA
2023 GALA SEQUINS, SUITS & SNEAKERS SOLD OUT SEQUINS, SUITS & SNEAKERS SOLD OUT OCTOBER 27, 2023 Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis […]
Registration Levels
REGISTRATION LEVELS 2023 11th Annual Sequins, Suits and Sneakers Gala ST. LOUIS – It’s the only time of year when people put […]
JJK Academy
JJK ACADEMY The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Academy opened the doors to its inaugural school year Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at 8:00 AM. Scholars […]
Susana Mendoza
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza stopped by to tour and visit the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation and Miss Jackie. While Mrs. Mendoza was at the center, she awarded Jackie with the State of Illinois Women’s History Month Award from March.
Soapbox Derby
For the first time ever the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation competed in the St. Louis Jaycees Soap Box Derby. In collaboration with Worldwide Technology Raceway the Foundation sent 4 students to compete. In the end, Tremell Kellys placed fifth, while Jamon Greenwood placed 3rd and won a trophy.
Summer Camp Update
Summer Camp Update: So far this summer we have taken quite a few fun and impactful field trips. Our students have enjoyed these trips and everything that came along with them.