Comments on: A Worthwhile Cause

by: Matt

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:10:46 +0000

Haha I remember that book… awesome

by: TSA

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:50:29 +0000

Re: GEEZ_LOUISE – Jumpstart is not for Black kids, its for all children.

by: Nora

Sun, 18 May 2008 14:57:13 +0000

PEREZ THAT'S MY JUMPSTART!! This picture is from last year's sessions, and while I didn't have that child as my partner, he was still awesome. He is bright, creative, and his parents love him! It makes me so excited to see him! GO PEREZ!

by: Nora

Sun, 18 May 2008 14:53:29 +0000

AWWW PEREZ! I KNOW HIM!!! That's my Jumpstart!!! I just saw this picture and I almost cried! The little boy in the picture is one of the best kids. I didn't work with him this year in Jumpstart specifically but he was still so fun in class! Thank you so much for featuring Jumpstart!

by: nash

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:55:41 +0000

this is a great program for both the college students and children!!!

by: 2 Jumpstart corps members

Sat, 17 May 2008 20:31:37 +0000

To all those corps members who commented before, WORD.

Jumpstart is one of, if not the best job I've ever had, and I love those kids to bits. I agree that these children are not the progeny of so called "irresponsible women," the parents we meet at jumpstart are just as dedicated and involved as the parents of you on your high horse, if not more so. Parents who get involved in jumpstart are trying to improve the lives of their children, how is that an irresponsible decision. It's inconceivable to me that people could insult these wonderful families and communities who are working to create change and secure the futures of their children. I will continue to work for jumpstart and donate both my time and love.

by: Niki

Sat, 17 May 2008 19:20:46 +0000

PEREZ! you totally rock for putting JUMPSTART on your site. I've worked with them for two years now and it is such a great organization. It's amazing to see what can happen over a course of a years time and just how much impact you can have on one person's life. Thank you so so so so SO much.

by: Jumpstart!!!!!!

Sat, 17 May 2008 05:47:26 +0000

I worked for Jumpstart and it was such an unforgettable experience!! College Students: PLEASE SIGN UP TO HELP A CHILD!!!!! We can all make a difference in a child's life. They need it more than we imagine.

by: JStart Fanatic

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:52:15 +0000

For all those saying you shouldn't have to support the children of "stupid women" who get themselves pregnant…stop and think about what you are saying. If we abandon these children and do not help them, the cycle of poverty will continue and it is a hard cycle to break. Early Childhood Intervention programs like Jumpstart give children the foundational skills neccessary to be successful in school, making them more likely to graduate from high school and obtain jobs, stay out of jail, and not have a teenage pregnancy, thus saving our economy millions on jail and welfare costs. Programs like this look far into the future. If you would take a moment to stop staring down your noses from your self-righteous pedestal, you may be able to see that. Discriminating against those in need–especially helpless children who do not choose their place in this world but rather are born into it –accomplishes NOTHING. Get a clue.

by: Mia

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:23:06 +0000

Woo Hoo!!!! I worked for Jumpstart all throughout college!!!! Such a great way to help out the state of education in our country and give the pre-school kidd-o's one on one attention. Teacher to student ratios are RIDIC in pre-schools, when children's minds are sponges and can absorb so many life lessons. IF YOU GOT THE DOUGH, IT WILL BE WELL SPENT AT JUMPSTART!

*PEACE