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Myth: Social mobility is always possible for those in poverty - they should just work harder.
There is a prevalent belief that people can get out of poverty by working hard. Did you know that 2/3 of people living in poverty work an average of 1.7 jobs? Or that, 1 in 4 earns poverty level wages (less than $8.84 an hour)? Or that, 27% of working families have incomes below 200% of the poverty level? As one of our founder's said, "You can't pull yourself up by your bootstraps, if you don't have boots to begin with. I like to think we give women the boots to change their lives." JRF awards scholarships to low-income women so that they can earn degrees and secure better futures for themselves, their families and their communities. Help empower women by clicking here. Learn More »
Scholar videos now posted! Watch them by clicking here.
Some of our scholars have sent in great videos about their lives and the impact education has on them. Take a minute to watch a couple by clicking "Learn More." Learn More »
Click here to read reviews from scholars, volunteers and board directors - then leave your own comments!
Reviews are helpful for us and for anyone who wants to know about our organization. Your feedback is highly valued, so take a few seconds to tell the world what you think. Click on "Learn More" to go to the Great Nonprofits website. Learn More »
Your investment in women truly makes a difference. 91.2% of income directly supports the program.
According to the audit through fiscal year 2008, 91.2% of income was used for program; 6.9% for management (mortgage payments, electricity, salaries); and 1.9% for fundraising. Learn More »
Since the organization was founded in 1976, JRF has awarded more than $1.5 million in scholarships.
This year, 80 scholarships for $2,000 each will be awarded to low-income women nationwide.
97.2% of those responding to annual scholar surveys graduated or were still enrolled in school.
Data from 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Daring to Dream paperbacks are available online for only $14.95
Daring to Dream is a collection of 30 inspiring JRF scholar stories. Learn More »
More than one third of all women undergrads are low income. Click here for more information.
Women represent about 60% of students pursuing postsecondary degrees; one third of these undergrads are low-income. Low-income women comprise a large portion of U.S. colleges, yet there is little help for them. Click "Learn More" to read more about low-income women working to better their lives through education. Learn More »
