THRIVING Melanin Family Magazine September 2018 | Page 39

EARL THE POET, HUSTON TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY Going off to college was very nerve wrecking. Being far away from home, surrounded by new people, and ultimately just feeling like a number. The truth meets you at the door: you don't matter in college, your money does. It took me so long to adjust to my new found reality.. but when my mom connected me to Ms. Tiffannie, a breath of fresh air would be exactly how I had to describe it. I had a reason to check my mail box! I had a reason to smile, and feel encouraged to be a game changer. I had a reason to be pumped for my day... a box full of food! And it's coming from a person who may not even know us all directly, but cares enough about our futures to invest in us. JCS has been a huge part of my life, and I'm grateful for it.  TIARA BRANCH - PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY Going into college I was nervous but  anxious to attack the year full force. I got in contact with Miss Tiffannie Jones through my best friend & also went to a College expo at my high school, DeKaney High School, and won a gift box full of goodies great for a college student like gift cards , inspiration notes, supplies, coins for laundry, hand sanitizer & other business cards full of other non-profit and small business contacts for the perfect college student needs. Not only is she a great aid to the college students, she also goes out of her way for all college students. Sacrificing so much time and love to make sure we have everything we need. She has brought comfort into my life knowing I have another person in my life rooting for me to succeed and purse as much as I can while in college and even after. KENNEDY WATSON - SGA PRESIDENT DILLARD UNIVERSITY The JCS Project is selfless to say the least. They work everyday and still make time to give back to College Students miles and miles away from home! These care packages are meaningful to many students because not everyone has support during their collegiate career. We look forward to seeing them each year. This project is inspiring! THE IMPACT OF THE JCS PROJECT IN THEIR WORDS