FIESTA BOWL TICKET RAFFLE THE WINNER IS…. TIM POWELL HE’S A HUGE BOISE STATE FAN & IS FROM BOISE! This raffle generated $1,315.00!!! Thank you to everyone that participated & helped make this fundraiser a success.
Joaquin Thomas Blaine, the newest member of the John William Jackson Fund – born December 14, 2009.
Dear Generous Supporter of the John William Jackson Fund; The past year has been filled with many surprises and terrific growth for the John William Jackson Fund. We granted $35,000 to local organizations, surpassed last year’s unprecedented recycling fundraising numbers, received the City of Boise’s prestigious environmental award and have introduced an exciting branding initiative […]
Well, here we are in December… We set a goal of raising $20,000 from recycling alone this year & it looks like we’re going to hit it right at the finish line. Here’s the numbers: For the month of November we raised $1091.35 versus $158.76 in November ’08. That brings the total number for the […]
Over the past 5 years, the Fund has made grants providing scholarships for 7th to 12th grade students to attend a fantastic summer music program for kids. The Boise State University Chamber Summer Music Camp, conducted in the Morrison Center, has a curriculum that includes opera theater, scenes from musicals, music theory, chamber ensembles, […]
We’re pround to announce the newest members of the Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership. These companies are: A-1 Towing Contractors Northwest Ideal Demolition Services Visser Construction Westpoint Transportation Thank you for your partnership and leadership in the community! Boise State University CESED Project (ESI Construction) New PetSmart Store @ the Mall (Contractors Northwest) Bob Ledford […]
On October 21st, the John William Jackson Fund and the Idaho Youth Education Recycling Partnership were granted the City of Boise’s EnviroGuard Pollution Prevention Award. The event was held at the Boise Watershed, with the award presented by Mayor Dave Bieter. The award was given to recognize the unique and innovative recycling partnership that has, […]
Our recycling numbers for this year are looking fantastic. We’re on track for another record year eclipsing our huge numbers from last year. From recycling alone, we’ve raised $3,326.51 in September 2009, compared to $2,408.60 in September 2008 (38% improvement). Year-to-Date that brings us to $16,518.50, compared to $10,576.42 this time last year (56% improvement). […]
Metal Recycling Day was a huge success. Along with our friends at Pacific Steel & Recycling, we recycled over 4,000 lbs. of scrap steel, tin, aluminum & brass… yielding $250.00 that will be going directly to Idaho youth programs. Be on the look-out next Spring for our next Recycling Day event. A few examples […]
Join us at the Idaho Botanical Garden for Family Day on Sunday September 20th for a performance by Kawa Taiko Japanese drummers. Where: Idaho Botanical Garden, 2355 North Penitentiary Road, Boise, ID When: Noon – 4pm (Sunday September 20th) Kawa (which means “river” in Japanese) Taiko (which means “drum”) is a project of the Snake […]