I'm a firm believer that all students, from all backgrounds and walks of life, deserve a strong education. Through education, we can tackle stubborn issues that have troubled our community for far too long, such as hunger, poverty and health disparities.

Further, students need to learn about basic financial skills. Too many students go through school without ever hearing about making a budget, credit cards & interest rates, post-high school options such as college or trade school, or even gaining a true understanding of which career paths are growing and offer the opportunity for a lifetime of success. Only with your support and hundreds of JA volunteers, are these critical lessons taught.

Please help us in our annual fundraising campaign for JA of WNY. With your help, we'll continue to reach nearly 10,000 K-12 students in 140 local schools. THANK YOU for your continued support.