JIFF Memphis

Our Vision at JIFF is to see youth flourish, free from a life of crime.

We believe that:
- All children are created by God in His image and likeness.
- All children are good, even when their actions may not seem good.
- All children are enough, just as they are.

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Nutrition is a significant part of life at JIFF.

Without a proper meal, we can’t expect change, growth or rehabilitation.

Every night, before we begin our evening programs, we feed our youth a warm, home-cooked meal - and they always tell us how much they look forward to it.

Your donations go to helping us do that. If you would like to donate, go to www.jiffyouth.org/donate

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A few weeks ago, Reporter Jessica Gertler from WREG News Channel 3 interviewed JIFF as a solution to the juvenile crime problem in Memphis.

It’s an incredible 5-minute segment that interviews 3 JIFF participants and graduates, shares statistics of the growing problem of juvenile crime, and shows exactly how JIFF helps them.

To help at-risk kids before they reach the stage of juvenile court, JIFF has now started accepting community referrals, a big step in helping early intervention.

Watch it now: https://wreg.com/news/local/kids-and-crime/why-children-say-this-intervention-program-works/
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The holidays can be a challenging time for many JIFF youth.

To help, we celebrate the holidays with them for an entire week - from lunches, to giving them food boxes for a week in December, to creating a Holiday shop where they get to pick gifts for loved ones.

For some, this could be the 1st time they’ve celebrated in a loving, supportive community.

The week is filled with happy tears and lifelong memories.

Your donations help make this possible.

If you’re in the giving spirit, visit www.JiffYouth.org/donate

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JIFF: Juvenile Intervention and Faith-Based Follow Up

We all need accountability, guidance and support.

Often, the youth who come to JIFF need more, which is why mentors are so important.

This is just one of the benefits of the many benefits of mentorship - for both the mentor and mentee.

If you would like to become a mentor, visit www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor.
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Source: www.mentor.org/mentoring-impact/

Our goal at JIFF is simple.
Our program is incredibly effective.
Our solution actually works.

Want to get involved?

Become a mentor, donate and/or spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org
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JIFF is Juvenile Intervention and Faith-Based Follow Up.

The power of mentorship is real, and changes life trajectories.

Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor

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Source: www.mentor.org/mentoring-impact/

It’s that special time of year for giving and gratitude.

To help break the destructive cycle of juvenile crime, we need your support.

Donate today: www.jiffyouth.org/donate

This month, join us in celebrating Dorothy Jones, our Intake and Family Care Coordinator, for her 5 years of service at JIFF!

We’re incredibly grateful for her unmatched passion and the instrumental work she does helping intake new youth and families and jumping in to help with our community partners whenever she’s needed.

We all need a little more Dorothy in our lives.
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Become part of the solution - mentor, donate and spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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There’s a direct correlation between mentorship and higher education.

Learn more about our “Live Life Together” mentorship program at www.jiffyouth.org/becomeamentor.

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Source: www.mentor.org/mentoring-impact/

Every month, we celebrate dinner and a movie at JIFF for our birthdays.

Happy Birthday to Mario Morgan, MYL Group Mentor and JIFF Staffer!
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If you would like to become a mentor, visit www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor.

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Thank you to the Memphis Police Department for including JIFF at the annual Fall Harvest Festival.

We loved being part of this event for the Whitehaven community, community partners and organizations.

We genuinely value partners who have a similar mission to improve Memphis and our youth.

To learn more about JIFF, visit us at www.jiffyouth.org
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In Photo: JIFF LLT Volunteer Mentors and Mentees Tonya Watson and Knyia Jones; JIFF staff Members Sonny White and Willie Tate; MYL Mentees Jerri Settles and Carlos Steward
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Learn More About JIFF

We’re filled with hope every time we start a new cohort at JIFF.

Our Early Intervention Program (EIP) has an impressive 90% success rate, and is an alternative to juvenile detention for youth who have been charged with 1-2 nonviolent offenses.

We use restorative justice practices such as community service, restitution agreements, mediation, and character development classes – and it’s extremely effective.

Learn more about EIP and our other programs: www.jiffyouth.org/programs
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In photo: Chris Ortiz (volunteer mentor) and Matthew Robertson (Case Manager) at JIFF
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A critical part of JIFF’s rehabilitation process is creating opportunities for our youth and their families to spend quality time together - which is why we created the Live Life Together (LLT) Program.

If you, or someone you know, needs help breaking the destructive cycle of crime, contact us at www.JiffYouth.org,
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The Frayser Exchange - an organization that offers weekly meeting opportunities for Memphis city organizations and leaders - brought guest speaker Eric Barnes, CEO of The Daily Memphian, to talk with us about “Helping Children, Healing Families”.

The Daily Memphian seeks to bring light to, and correct, the issues going on in the city of Memphis, like JIFF.

Thank you Eric, The Daily Memphian, and The Frayser Exchange!
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If you want to help JIFF, visit www.JiffYouth.org

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A special thanks to the Grizz Community and Grizzlies Foundation for inviting Megan Gwaltney, JIFF Executive Director, to this donation check presentation.

We’re incredibly grateful to be a Gold Level Affiliate Partner of MENTOR Memphis Grizzlies and for their continued support.

If you’re interested in becoming a donor partner with JIFF, a highly effective solution for at-risk youth with a 77% to 97% success rate, contact us at www.jiffyouth.org.
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JIFF: Juvenile Intervention and Faith-Based Follow Up

A special thanks to the and Grizzlies Foundation for inviting Megan Gwaltney, JIFF Executive Director, to this donation check presentation.

We’re incredibly grateful to be a Gold Level Affiliate Partner of MENTOR Memphis Grizzlies and for their continued support.

If you’re interested in becoming a donor partner with JIFF, a highly effective solution for at-risk youth with a 77% to 97% success rate, contact us at www.jiffyouth.org.
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Every year, Sharon Lee and Tonya Watson from the Memphis House of Prayer and Justice host a memorable dinner.

We spent the evening celebrating and reflecting on the life-changing work being done at JIFF - and encouraging people to get more involved.

If you’re interested in getting involved, we invite you to mentor, donate and spread the word about us: www.JiffYouth.org
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JIFF staff in photos: Chris Koch (Director of Operations), Lee Moten (Senior Director of Programming), Megan Gwaltney (Executive Director), Duane Stewart (Program Manager)
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Mentorship at its finest.

After graduation from one of our programs, our youth enter our mentorship program: “Live Life Together”.

Since between 71% and 90% of at-risk youth are living their lives without a father, they need a constant figure in their lives for the chance of a better future.

When they’re ready, we conduct a virtual or in-person “match meeting” to see if a mentor and mentee would be a good match.If that goes well, they sign a 1-year commitment (for just 4 hours a month).

If you’re interested in becoming a mentor, visit www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
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In photo: Kimari Shotwell (mentor), Jayveon Ware (mentee), Amanda Ware (mentee’s mom)
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Become a Mentor

Staying motivated and inspired is important to everyone at JIFF.

Recently, we invited Mrs. Arnita Kimbrough from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and motivational guest speaker T.J. Johnson to help us.

First, they opened the session with a “build the tallest structure” exercise, which always inspires us to reach higher.

Then, T.J. Johnson shared his own life experiences as a former inmate, which always adds that extra layer of like and trust and is especially helpful.

Thank you Mrs. Kimbrough and T.J.!
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To get involved with JIFF -> Mentor, donate or simply spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Prayer Circles are an important part of life at JIFF.
Before our dinnertime and evening programs begin, our case managers lead a huge prayer circle with participants in our cohorts:
- JIFF Case Mentoring (JCM)
- Early Intervention Program (EIP)
- Evening Reporting Center (ERC)

It unites us, grounds us, and reminds us of what really matters in our lives.
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If you or someone you know needs help, or if you want to get involved, please contact us: www.jiffyouth.org

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Join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to all of our JIFF Mentors and Mentees born in October!

Duane Stewart: 10/28
Don Lee: 10/31

If you would like to become a mentor, go to www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
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Other ways you can help:
- DONATE: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
- SPREAD THE WORD: www.JiffYouth.org

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Our approach to rehabilitating our juvenile offenders combines Faith, Hope and Love.

FAITH - We believe that God has equipped each of our youth with exactly what they need to succeed. JIFF's mission is to help them realize that potential inside of them through Christ.

HOPE - Due to a lack of opportunities, many of our youth feel extreme hopelessness. We combat this by encouraging them to create their own life plan and supporting them in pursuing that plan.

LOVE - We believe that there are no "bad" youth, regardless of their actions. We consistently show them that they are loved WHERE they are and for WHO they are.
It works!
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Help us help them:
-> Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
-> Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
-> Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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It’s the responsibility of our entire community, not just a select few, to help these juvenile offenders.

The problem is too big for us to handle alone.

Here’s how you can help:

1. Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
2. Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
3. Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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The prison system incarcerates. JIFF rehabilitates.
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Get involved with a solution that WORKS:

- Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
- Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
- Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Please help us break the destructive cycle of juvenile crime.

Our success depends on our community and our supporters!

-> Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
-> Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
-> Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

JIFF: Juvenile Intervention and Faith-Based Follow Up

"Here is what we seek. A compassion that can stand in awe at what the poor have to carry rather than stand in judgment at how they carry it."

- Father Gregory Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries in LA

We, at JIFF, take this same perspective.

We lead with heart, and our success rates prove that it works.

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3 ways you can help:

1 - Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
2 - Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
3 - Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Resilience and self-care are vital for our team at JIFF.

Our mission, while incredibly rewarding, can lead to burnout.

However, we firmly believe that our efforts are invaluable to the improvement of our entire community.

To help our staff build and strengthen these skills, we invited the Christian Psychological Center to lead an incredibly helpful Burnout Workshop.
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Get involved! Don’t wait.

-> Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
-> Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
-> Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Congratulations to our Juvenile Case Mentoring (JCM) graduates!

JCM is a 16-week intensive intervention program designed to give male youth with an average of 3+ arrests, and their families, the skills, support, and direction necessary to break the destructive cycle of crime.

Since its inception, JCM has achieved an impressive 77% average success rate.

We’re extremely proud of our youth, and wish them a bright future.
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3 ways you can get involved:

1 - Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
2 - Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
3 - Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Our Evening Reporting Center (ERC) program is an effective alternative to detention.

In 2022, we had a 97% success rate!

ERC is a one-month, intensive, community-based program that’s positive, supportive and structured - the perfect place for male juvenile offenders (violent and nonviolent) to rehabilitate

Best of all, they get to stay in their homes and communities during the program.

JIFF works. It really does.

To learn more about this program and others, go to: www.jiffyouth.org/programs
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3 ways you can help:

1 - Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
2 - Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
3 - Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Youth who are incarcerated are 23% more likely to be incarcerated again as adults.

We know we can help!

JIFF has a proven strategy that works, and we need your help to expand our reach.

- Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
- Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
- Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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Health and safety come first at JIFF.

Beyond emotional support, we ensure our staff is properly certified to keep our JIFF kids safe when they’re under our care.

We’re incredibly grateful to Healing Hands CPR, LLC for training our Case Management Department on a dual certification in CPR/AED and First Aid, and to Blue Cross Blue Shield for its donation of pocket masks to our staff.

Know someone who may benefit from JIFF?

Contact us today: www.JiffYouth.org

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Have you ever thought about being a mentor?

Mentorship is such an important part of JIFF’s program, because rehabilitation requires community involvement.

Did you know that:
90% of repeat arsonists…
71% of pregnant u***d teens…
90% of homeless children…
85% of youth in prison…

= are ALL living their lives without a father?

Our youth need consistent figures in their lives who can mentor them, support them and help them move through the various stages in their lives.

Our Live Life Together mentorship program asks mentors to spend just 4 hours a month with someone we believe would be a good match at JIFF, for the duration of 1 calendar year.

Learn more: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor.

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A special thanks to Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation (MFLKF) for their recent donation.

MFLKF is the giving organization founded by Monogram Foods in 2010. The fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis and supports organizations in the 10 communities in which Monogram Foods operates.

Their focus is on empowering Monogram Foods team members to positively impact the lives of children and families in need.

MFLKF has raised more than $15 million dollars in the past 12 years thanks to the generosity of its owners, team members, and suppliers.

If you’re interested in donating to JIFF, go to www.JiffYouth.org/donate.

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JIFF is all about community.

We create pathways to other partners in our community who complement our intervention services.

We want to extend a special thank you to UTHSC - Center for Youth Advocacy and Well-Being for their ongoing support.

Their goal is to improve the health and well-being for children and families in the surrounding communities by coordinating the delivery of services that ensure all children have a chance to succeed. Those services focus on:

- Bullying
- Gang prevention
- Department of Children Services involvement
- Excessive absences
- Suspensions or expulsions
- Juvenile Court involvement
- Mental health diagnosis
- Social, emotional, or behavioral challenges

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Join us:
-> Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
-> Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
-> Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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We had a great time participating in the annual ‘A Taste of Memphis’ community event.

We connected with neighboring communities in the #901 area, community leaders and other organizations to help provide even more services and opportunities for our youth.

Rehabilitation is a community effort.
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How you can help:

-> Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
-> Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
-> Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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It’s dinner time at JIFF before our evening programs begin.

At JIFF, we take a holistic approach to rehabilitation and focus on the Six H’s in all of our programs:

1. Head
2. Heart
3. Health
4. Home
5. Hireability
6. Hobbies

We provide our youth with the opportunity to participate in 1 of 3 cohorts:

1. Early Intervention Program (EIP)
2. Juvenile Case Management (JCM)
3. Evening Reporting Center (ERC)

To learn more about JIFF’s programs:
https://www.jiffyouth.org/programs
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More ways you can help:
- Become a mentor: www.JiffYouth.org/becomeamentor
- Donate: www.JiffYouth.org/donate
- Spread the word: www.JiffYouth.org

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