Honoring Desmond’s Memory

Join us in honoring the life of Desmond Jackson by empowering African American young men to fulfill their potential and shape a brighter future for us all.

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Our Mission

The Desmond Jackson Foundation invests in the future of young African American men in the Seattle area. By providing college scholarships, we give these bright, hard-working students an opportunity to transform their lives and better our communities.

What We Do

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, the Foundation provides life-changing educational scholarships in partnership with Garfield High School, and endowment funding in partnership with Seattle Central College.

SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE ENDOWMENT

Endowment Details

GARFIELD HIGHSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship Details

MEET THE RECIPIENTS

Hear Their Stories

  • Robert Ayotte

    “I was honored to receive the Desmond Jackson scholarship in 2018. During the application process, I committed to living a life of promise. It is this commitment that has motivated me to continue my work hard, live a full life and continue my education.”

  • Brandon Sanchez

    “Thank you again for your investment in African American male students like me and in our education. By awarding me this scholarship, you are allowing me to focus on the most important aspect of school, learning. I hope that one day I will also be able to help a student achieve their goals, like you’ve helped me. Thank you for making this possible.”

  • Lance Davis

    “As a recipient of Desmond Jackson Memorial scholarship, I wanted to thank you for your generous gift. I was elated to learn of my award, and I am beyond appreciative for your support in my continued education.”

Our Impact

Tens of thousands of dollars raised by our community

More than 60 lives transformed with scholarship awards

An endowment established at Seattle Central College

Our Story

Desmond Jackson was a vibrant 22 year old student at Seattle Central College when he was tragically killed in a 2012 shooting. To honor Desmond’s memory and the life of promise he was building, his family started the Desmond Jackson Foundation and Scholarship Program to support the education of other young African American men in the Seattle area.

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