WHAT IS FRIENDS OF JONES?

Friends of Jones is the parent and guardian-run, non-profit organization, that supports Jones College Prep as an institution of academic excellence.

 

The Friends of Jones mission is to build community, engage volunteers and raise funds to support the many outstanding opportunities at Jones with a focus on the development and experiences of the “whole” student.

 

 

DONATE

Your support helps Jones students, teachers & staff.

DONATE TODAY

BUY JONESWEAR

Order Joneswear online and pick-up at the Jones office!

ORDER NOW

JOIN THE FOJ EMAIL LIST

ADD ME

THREE WAYS TO EARN MONEY FOR JONES WHILE YOU SHOP!

Just in time for the holidays, there are some great opportunities for you, and your friends and families to support Jones and do good while you shop! See the instructions below on how to take advantage of 3 great programs that will donate a percentage of your purchase back to FOJ at no additional cost to you! Share with your family and friends to multiply the good!

HOLIDAY CARDS

Order holiday cards, invitations, stationery, artwork, home decor and more, created and sourced from a global community of independent artists

Use the promo code

FUNDRAISEFOJ

with your order and receive 20% off! Minted will donate 10% of your purchase back to FOJ.

Order your holiday cards today!

www.minted.com

RETAILERS

 

Turn your everyday shopping into support for your favorite cause. Earn up to 10% on your everyday purchases from over 2,000 retailers, all at no additional cost to you.

1. Download the ShopRaise App

2. Shop using the ShopRaise mobile app or browser extension at over 2,000 retailers

3. Raise up to 10% on each transaction for FOJ

For more information about the ShopRaise program, please CLICK HERE.

GIFT CARDS

When you purchase gift cards through the RaiseRight app or website, you receive the full value of your gift card purchase while FOJ receives a % of your spend from the retailer.

  1. Download the RaiseRight App

  2. Enter Jones enrollment code: R99MDXYMYLH9

  3. Purchase your gift cards (physical or e-gift cards) through the app or website

  4. You get the full value of the gift card; the retailer donates a % of your purchase to Jones. You use the card as normal.

Your Generosity Has An Impact

Through our collective fundraising efforts, Friends of Jones provides vital funding to support initiatives and programs for projects big and small. Friends of Jones follows a grant funding process to help ensure your generosity has the greatest impact on the students of Jones.

DONATE NOW

Recent grants have made it possible for our students/staff to have/attend:

  • Start-up funds for student clubs
  • Registration fees for clubs in competitions
  • Funds to support community building events
  • Subscriptions to academic resource materials
  • Transportation for athletic team travel in and around the city
  • Support for school-sponsored trips and competitions
  • Costumes, props and scenery for the school play and musical
  • Supplies for clubs
  • Welcome and Graduation signage

PRESENTATIONS OF INTEREST:

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE PROCESS
(LINK TO VIEW PRESENTATION)
(LINK TO BEC FLYER)

Thank you for joining us at the September FOJ Speaker Series where we had Ms Syed from Jones Counseling and Joy Mollet from BEC Tutoring present, "Navigating the College Process". If you have college planning questions, please contact your student's counselor and they will be able to assist. If you would like to contact Joy with questions her email is Joy@bectutoring.com.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN YOUR CHILD TURNS 18
(LINK TO VIEW RECORDING)

Thank you for joining us at the January FOJ Community Meeting where we had Shire Law Group present, "What You Must Know When Your Child Turns 18". The recording has been included here for your reference. If you would like to contact the law firm with questions or to prepare documents, their contact info is:
Shire Law Group, PC
847-955-9000
caren@shirelawgroup.com
alan@shirelawgroup.com

GET INVOLVED

Active participation in FOJ is one way for parents to feel connected to their student's experience and the larger Jones community! Whether you can give an hour a week or just help every now and then, getting involved will be rewarding and fun.

VOLUNTEER