Who We Are

The Jamaur Law Foundation (JLF) was founded to create opportunities for low- and moderate-income individuals in the greater Washington, D.C., region to build financial security, savings and wealth for the future.

Welcome to the Jamaur Law Foundation
​Thank you for your interest in our vision, mission, purpose and ever-expanding work.

​Jamaur Law Foundation Case for Support | 2021 - 2022

​We hold the belief that the achievement of financial independence will empower impoverished communities, and their residents, to become catalysts of generational wealth and strengthen the areas they call home for years to come. Our programs help low- and moderate-income individuals and families improve their money management skills, increase their savings, and build wealth by investing wisely. We evoke a mindset within our participants to build their legacy of today by investing in their tomorrow.

Since its inception, our programming catalog has included financial education, financial coaching, and credit coaching to support individuals of all ages enhance their financial capability and security.

Your Support

The Jamaur Law Foundation believes educating high school students and their parents on financial literacy presents
​a good grassroots opportunity to break the cycle of generational poverty.

As a community, we can break the cycle of
generational poverty - will you be my partner in doing so?

Would You Consider

A $500 donation allowing JLF to provide monthly groceries,
basic needs, and transportation support to a family of 4?

A $1,000 donation allowing JLF to provide a scholarship to an at-risk youth struggling to
identify ways to pay college costs not covered by financial aid?

A $2,500 donation allowing JLF to offer a 8 week financial literacy course in kind to an uncapped number
of individuals in need of a pathway towards self-sufficiency?

The Impact of Financial Literacy

Financial literacy is combining financial knowledge with attitudes, skills, and behaviors, which are essential to make a financial decision based on personal circumstances. It helps individuals improve their financial well-being. Undoubtedly, being financially literate will assist in influencing financial decisions. The ability to make financial decisions and improve financial well-being are two important aspects of the definition of financial literacy.

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​African Americans with strong financial literacy are more likely to plan and save for retirement, have additional savings and manage their debt better.​

High financial literacy rates decrease vulnerability to fraud and increase the likelihood of accruing savings over time. High financial literacy scores are also connected to things such as retirement planning, which can influence household wealth.

There has been a proven positive correlation between financial literacy education and positive financial behavior: a Department of Treasury study in 2018 showed that individuals receiving personal finance education have higher savings rates and net worth on average.

Our Work

The Jamaur Law Foundation aspires to close the wealth gap experienced by all marginalized populations
​through financial education and holistic services that supports the whole individual.

FINANCIAL LITERACY
The Jamaur Law Foundation’s signature program is our “SMART MONEY” financial literacy training series. During the course, students learn how to gain control of their finances by acquiring knowledge of money management, setting financial goals and tracking expenses, budgeting and saving, credit and compound interest, and credit reports.

FOOD INSECURITY
Understanding the connection between a lack of basic needs and one's ability to focus on life's daily activities, JLF has expanded operations to address food insecurity within the nation's ongoing pandemic. JLF works with local impoverished communities to deliver fresh and healthy food resources to those who need them most.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
JLF works to realize the full potential
​of all youth participants within our programs and assists them in achieving positive post secondary outcomes. Recognizing the impact of higher education on long-term self- sufficiency, JLF provides youth scholarships to offset college expenses for local area high school seniors.

SUPPORTING OUR HEROES
The COVID-19 pandemic identified the true backbone of our nation - essential workers. As an ongoing display of appreciation for the sacrifice of our nation's medical, teaching, retail, banking, and defense professionals, JLF's will always work to recognize those that allow us to maintain a decent quality of life despite the circumstances around us.
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Our Partners

Testimonials

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“I would like to thank you and your foundation, the Jamaur Law Foundation immensely for the priceless amount of financial Information that you provided me and my peers as rising Juniors in high school during our internship.

I have been applying all of this information in my day-to-day life and it has assisted me in getting a 760+ Credit Score in just 2 years with no prior credit history. I opened a Roth IRA at the age of 18 that I consistently contribute to, as well as other brokerage accounts that help me to pay for college, which I pay for. 

I can not begin to thank you for all the foundational knowledge that you instilled into me during your brief but concise sessions, that I have applied in other aspects of my life such as my small businesses, teaching and assisting people how to match themselves with the right credit card, how to manage a credit card, etc.”
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Sincerely,
Dani Ace Ndagha