Joy Oquendo Foundation focuses on empowering low-to-moderate income minority youth by providing them with tools to be successful. Our initiatives are in efforts to close the racial wealth gap. It is statistically proven that extracurricular activities help kids stay out of trouble. Research also shows the racial disparities in youth commitments and arrests. While it's known that keeping youth involved can lead to positive outcomes, the fact that extracurricular activities cost and these youth come from households of scarce resources makes it challenging. Joy Oquendo Foundation focuses on breaching that gap, by providing microloans and scholarships. Through the various programs, the foundation will be sharing Joy one child at a time. These efforts will lead to youth positive engagement resulting in positive adults with options and advantages.
Every child deserves the chance to thrive, and your support makes that possible. Contributions to the Joy Oquendo Foundation directly fund scholarships and opportunities for youth:
Your generosity helps us provide experiences and resources that empower young people to reach their full potential.
Give hope. Change lives. Spread joy.
Joy Oquendo is a high-achieving high school student involved in Student Council, competing as a varsity and club swimmer, and pursuing her education in Fashion Design and Business Management pathways. Her commitment to leadership and personal growth reflects her dedication to inspiring others and making an impact.
Donate in honor of Joy and support youth-led change through the Joy Oquendo Foundation.
Michael Román Oquendo has shown a lifelong commitment to helping others, donating 100% of his scholarship to support fellow students. Today, he continues his dedication as an emerging firefighter, set to join the Houston Fire Department Academy in fall 2025.
Donate in honor of Michael and help support youth-led opportunities through the Joy Oquendo Foundation.
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