Since 2008, JumpStart has helped more than 3,000 children prepare for the school year.
In 2008, Bradie Shrum staff members Linda Ralston and Traci Cornwell saw a need to the help children in our school start their year off right by providing access to new school supplies, clothing items, shoes, and back-to-school haircuts. JumpStart has changed hands over the years, but the mission remains the same: to help every at-risk student confidently jump into the school year with the support and tools to be successful.
What We Provide
Supplies
From the crayons and pencils to the backpacks and headphones, JumpStart will provide all of the supplies for each student.
Clothing and Shoes
Students can choose their own Salem hoodies, t-shirts, and new pair of shoes from Lincks Clothing. Socks and undergarments are also provided.
Haircuts
Volunteers from various hair salons within the community will provide hair cuts to every student in attendance.
Eye Screenings
Every student will receive an eye screening from either Dr. Katt or Dr. Gunn of Dr. Black’s Eye Associates.
Dental Screenings
Kearschner Family Dentistry is on board to provide dental screenings to all students at the event.
Books
Every student will get to take home a new Scholastic book of their choosing.
Make a donation.
Whether it’s sponsoring a child or a contribution to our foundation, we are so thankful for your donation. None of this would be possible without the help of the community.
Jump Start is a 501c3 organization. Your donation is tax-deductible.