“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
– Matthew 5:14-16
The Foundation supports organizations that increase youth’s access to formative experiences that cultivate character, encourage healthy lifestyle choices, and create opportunities. Such experiences provide youth with a wide range of activities that include Christian discipleship and academic assistance through after school and summer programs, camp, mentorships, or scouting.
Portfolio Activity Categories:
- Camping: To provide scholarships to attend summer camp
- Mentoring Experiences: To build adult and peer mentoring relationships
- Out-of-School-Time Programming: To facilitate after-school and summer programs
- Scouting: To encourage participation in Boy and Girl Scout activities
- Youth Formation System: To help the system that supports out-of-school-time programs
THE GOAL
To increase opportunities for youth to grow in faith and characterFUNDING PRIORITIES
- Increase Christian and adaptive camperships
- Increase Christian and adaptive after-school placements
- Increase Christian and adaptive enrichment experiences
Founded in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with nonprofit organizations, primarily in North Texas, to serve and improve the quality of life of others in tangible ways.