Our Impact
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Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads provides several ways that you can get involved whether you're someone looking to volunteer, part of a district or school looking for educational materials, or part of a business looking to help us expand the reach of our mission.
Educators
Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership and lots of additional resources to support learning.
Volunteers
In-person or Virtual you can Volunteer with Junior Achievement and make a profound difference in the youth of our community.
Impact Partners
Junior Achievement partners with corporations and individuals to fund the programs that are delivered to our local students.
Online resources for Teachers and Parents Hampton Roads
Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads is providing free online resources to teachers and parents. We are doing this so our kids can spend more time planning for and dreaming about tomorrow, and less time worrying about today. We are committed to doing this until we can all be certain again.
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Virtual Volunteer Experience
Volunteering in-person with Junior Achievement has been a rewarding experience for generations and today we offer virtual volunteering!
Program Resources
I am a teacher, parent or student looking for stand-alone activities, facilitator guides, or ancillary resources that support learning.
Donate
I want to support Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads in the effort to provide free online resources to teachers and parents with a gift to my local JA.
Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads - 60th Anniversary Video
Take a few moments to experience the impact of Junior Achievement through the voices that bring our mission to life—our students, educators, volunteers, and community partners. Their stories reflect the real-world learning, inspiration, and opportunity that define JA and shape the futures of young people across our region.
For 60 years, your generous support has empowered us to reach new heights, overcome challenges, and continuously evolve to meet the needs of the next generation. Because of you, countless students have gained the knowledge and confidence to dream bigger and achieve more. As we celebrate this milestone, we are both proud of how far we’ve come and excited for the possibilities that lie ahead in the next 60 years.
Thank you to everyone who contributed their time, insight, and passion to this video:
Tara Ramsey - CEO, Instant Systems
Alex Hopper - Owner, SouthEnd Productions | JA Board Member
Alison Meyer - Senior Business Development & Marketing Manager, Melone Hately, P.C.
Sarah Jane Kirkland - Associate VP for Corporate Partnerships, ODU | JA Board Member
Katie Keene - Senior Corporate Recruiter, Marathon Consulting
Christine Maloney - Kellam HS Advanced Entrepreneurship Teacher
Students from Mrs. Maloney's Advanced Entrepreneurship Class (Kellam High School)
Brad Salter - Chief Financial Officer, RA Holdings | JA Board Chair
Latisha Brown - Community Lending Specialist, Atlantic Union Bank
Students from Ms. Smith's Advanced Entrepreneurship Class (Kempsville High School)
Tiffany Saunders - Director of Growth, 1.oak Financial | JA YP Board Member
John Padgett - Partner, McGuireWoods, LLP
Tony Cortinas - President, Marathon Consulting | JA Board Vice Chair
A special thank you to ENSO Media for bringing this story to life through their creative vision and production.
JA of Greater Hampton Roads Spotlight
BUSINESS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Partner with Junior Achievement to inspire Hampton Roads students to reach new heights! Support Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads programming by funding a classroom, grade level or school.
Contact Natalie Ashcraft to create a customized sponsorship opportunity, natalie.ashcraft@ja.org.
BUSINESS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
Volunteers Needed Flyer
Do you have a cool job? Want to give back to the youth of Hampton Roads? Come volunteer with Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads!
Volunteers Needed
The JAGHR 60th Anniversary Fund
The 60th Anniversary Fund is intended to support long-term capacity building and help position Junior Achievement for future growth and impact, rather than routine operating expenses. This fund will advance leadership, infrastructure, and strategic initiatives intended to strengthen outcomes for young people across Hampton Roads.
Support the JAGHR 60th Anniversary Fund
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