Joseph’s Story Begins With Love, and Continues With Purpose
The Joseph Jr. Fund is a scholarship foundation built on love, perseverance, and the belief that every student deserves a future.
Who we are
Scholarship Foundation
We are Joseph’s parents, and this foundation is our way of honoring our son. The Joseph JR Fund supports underserved students across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs through scholarships made possible by community fundraisers and local business owners. Every scholarship carries Joseph’s values, perseverance, responsibility, and paying it forward.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to open doors for students who are willing to work for their future but face financial barriers along the way. Through scholarships, guidance, and encouragement, we help young people build confidence, set meaningful goals, and believe in what is possible. Every student we support carries Joseph’s spirit forward, choosing perseverance, kindness, and the promise to one day give back to others.
Joseph Jr. Scholarship 2023 Award Recipients
Our Story
Joseph Junior was born on May 18, 2004, in Chicago. He was full of energy, always hugging, always laughing, and always moving. Sports came naturally to him. He competed in gymnastics at Pasteur Park and Daly College, winning first place in several competitions, but soccer was his true passion.
His start in soccer was difficult. After struggling to score in his first month, he asked if he could quit. I told him that winners do not quit, and that practice does not make you perfect, it makes you better. We practiced together for two to three hours every day, and before the season ended, he began scoring goals. His confidence grew, and so did his love for the game. By using angles, walls, and constant practice, he became a strong player, and many coaches believed he had the talent and dedication to become a professional.
On April 5, 2017, one month before his thirteenth birthday, Joseph took his own life. Writing these words is still painful. To honor him, we founded the Joseph Junior Scholarship Foundation. Every dollar donated supports students who have strong potential and need just a little help to succeed.
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