Here at JA we fundraise and friend-raise all year long but the last month has been quite a treat for the taste buds in terms of fundraising! Not only did the JA Associate Board pull off a fabulous 1st Annual Beer & Bacon Fest presented by Grayson Automotive, then our new friends at Carolina Ale…
First Annual Bacon Fest: Good Time, Great Cause Who has ever had a hankering for bacon? We know we have…but there was no shortage of the “meat-candy” or cold beverages at the first annual Beer & Bacon Fest that drew a crowd at the new Armada Bar in Old City on Saturday, July 26th, 2014. …
“This experience is importance for the future of our community because it motivates and inspires our students to grow up and get jobs and become managers of their lives. The biggest takeaways for our students were responsibility and awareness of job opportunities. Jacksboro Elementary thinks that this experience will affect the future workforce because it…
What’s the Value of Volunteers? We recently wrapped up another year of empowering students to own their economic success! With support from volunteers and companies that give far more than we could ever ask, we were able to reach more than 17,0000 students right here in East Tennessee this past school year! Junior Achievement of…