Alumni Spotlight: Jordan G.
June 23, 2025
Meet Jordan G! Jordan is a senior in high school and a resident of East St. Louis, IL. He has literally grown up in the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis. He first began attending and became a student of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Winning in Life® program at age 7.
Alumni Spotlight: Jordan G.
June 23, 2025
Meet Jordan G! Jordan is a senior in high school and a resident of East St. Louis, IL. He has literally grown up in the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center in East St. Louis. He first began attending and became a student of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Winning in Life® program at age 7.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Errica McCaleb
Before she was Dr. Errica McCaleb — Counseling Psychologist, healer, and advocate for military service members — she was a young girl from East St. Louis searching for a place to belong.
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
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
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.
eSports Opportunities for Kids
The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation (JJKF) announced it will be launching a new eSports learning and competitive playing opportunity for kids who attend the JJK Center. The partnership, in conjunction with Blaze Fire
JJK Foundation Sequins, Suits & Sneakers Gala
EAST ST. LOUIS – It’s the only time of year when people put on their ball gowns and lace up their tennis shoes for a good cause. The Seventh Annual Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Hundreds of Kids attend Jackie Joyner-Kersee’s Field Day in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — Olympic champion Jackie Joyner Kersee continues giving back to her hometown. Her foundation helped host the 5th annual City-Wide Field Day today in East St. Louis. Hundreds
NASCAR Drive for Diversity, World Wide Technology Raceway partner with Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation for Youth iRacing League
NASCAR and World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway are partnering with the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation to launch an iRacing league that commenced last week in East St. Louis. The center, located less
