Tag: Just in Time for Foster Youth

New Board Member for Just in Time for Foster Youth

| April 3, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>New Board Member for Just in Time for Foster Youth</strong>

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition-age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, is proud to announce their newest board member, Jessica Friesen. In addition to being a volunteer coach within the Just in Time community, Jessica serves as assistant vice president and […]

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Just In Time Shares Another Success Story on Mentorship

| February 5, 2023 | 0 Comments
<strong>Just In Time Shares Another Success Story on Mentorship</strong>

For 20 years, Just in Time has been pairing youth with caring adults from the community to act as coaches and mentors. This investment of time and attention has helped many youths avoid the negative outcomes projected for them and flourish. More than most young people, current and former foster youth have the potential to benefit from […]

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Local Nonprofit Earns 2022 Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance

| February 6, 2022 | 0 Comments
Local Nonprofit Earns 2022 Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance

During the 18th Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium at the University of San Diego, it was announced that Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) was selected as the 2022 winner of the prestigious Kaleidoscope Award for Good Governance presented by The Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego. JIT won in the mid-size category for organizations that have an operating budget […]

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Just in Time for Foster Youth to Host Series of EMpower Parties

| May 2, 2021 | 0 Comments
Just in Time for Foster Youth to Host Series of EMpower Parties

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, will be hosting a series of EMpower parties through the end of May for its dedicated community of supporters. In order to meet County regulations while also meeting the […]

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Winners of Shark Tank Inspired Competition Announced

| November 15, 2020 | 0 Comments
Winners of Shark Tank Inspired Competition Announced

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, has announced the four winners of its Third Annual JIT Shark Tank Competition. This entrepreneurial competition is part of the organization’s Pathways to Financial Power service, which provides career […]

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Former Foster Youth become College Bound

| June 5, 2019 | 0 Comments
Former Foster Youth become College Bound

Over 60 transition age foster youth who have overcome the odds to head for college will have the opportunity to start their journey with help and support from Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) through its College Bound service. College Bound provides young people with everything they need to succeed in all aspects of […]

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The Struggles of Foster Youth Emancipation

| June 5, 2019 | 0 Comments
The Struggles of Foster Youth Emancipation

What happens when a young person leaves the foster care system without preparation or support? To address this topic, Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), a nonprofit organization that engages a caring community to help transition age foster youth achieve self-sufficiency and well-being, hosted a showing of the film, “Friday’s Child,” at the Mission […]

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Just in Time for Foster Youth’s 6th Annual Celebration

| March 8, 2019 | 0 Comments

Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT) will hold its 6th Annual Walk the Talk fundraising celebration from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine, to raise awareness and resources for transition age foster youth in San Diego County. The theme of this year’s event […]

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PEERS Network Annual Gala Benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth

| December 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
PEERS Network Annual Gala Benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth

Philanthropy, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Relationships, Social (PEERS) Network hosted its third annual black tie gala event at a private estate in Rancho Santa Fe and raised more than $180,000. Proceeds from the event benefits Just in Time for Foster Youth, based in Old Town San Diego, a nonprofit organization that provides transitioning foster youth with opportunities […]

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