We hope you will all remember Joshua Jones, the extraordinary young man our office honored with the the 2008 Outstanding Citizen Award. At just thirteen years old, Joshua witnessed a gang-related double homicide that took place near his home in Oak Park, where violence was a regular occurrence. Despite being threatened at gunpoint to NOT cooperate with law enforcement, he helped police identify the suspects and provided crucial testimony that led to the convictions and life sentences of both murderers.

Joshua not only survived the extreme challenges of growing up surrounded by violence, he continues to thrive today. After spending the summer working as a camp counselor at the Oak Park Community Center, he has enrolled as a full-time student at Sacramento City College. Having expressed an interest in the criminal justice field, one of his first courses will be an Administration of Justice class.

With the rising cost of higher education, Joshua is in need of financial assistance. A scholarship fund was established to help him in his academic endeavors. To ensure Joshua has the financial means to see him through the end of his college career, we ask that you consider contributing to this fund.  With our support, Joshua can potentially be a future leader in our community. 

To make a donation, please make check payable to:

John Hancock Freedom 529 (reference account #702-52604566)

P.O. Box 17603

Baltimore, MD 21297-1603