For years, J5 Experience has had the privilege of creating meaningful experiences for mothers and daughters: Spaces to learn together, strengthen their relationships, build confidence and prepare for the future.
That work has shaped who we are. And it has also helped us recognize an opportunity to do even more.
Today, I am proud to share the next chapter of J5 Experience: we are expanding our focus from mothers and daughters to the entire family.
Our belief is simple: when we equip one person with knowledge, we create an opportunity. When we equip a family, we can better impact generations.
Our new mission reflects that belief:
Empowering families. Inspiring futures.
This evolution means J5 Experience will become a family-centered educational organization, creating experiences that give families practical knowledge, valuable resources, stronger relationships and tools they can carry into their everyday lives.
Introducing Rooted & Rising
At the center of our new programming will be Rooted & Rising, our flagship family education series.
Rooted & Rising will bring families together to explore two things that have an enormous influence on their long-term success: how we navigate life together and how we navigate our finances.
Throughout the series, relationship and life-skills topics will be paired with practical financial education. This creates opportunities for families to learn, talk, plan and grow together.
And Rooted & Rising is only the beginning.
Throughout the year, J5 Experience will create intentional family-centered programs and experiences focused on providing meaningful information, valuable resources and opportunities for connection.
Our Roots Remain
As we move forward, we aren’t leaving our history behind.
The mothers and daughters who have trusted us, grown with us, volunteered with us and shared their stories with us are part of the foundation on which this next chapter is being built.
We’re taking everything we’ve learned and widening the table.
Mothers. Fathers. Daughters. Sons. Caregivers. Families.
Because strong futures aren’t built by individuals alone. They’re built together.
Come Grow With Us
There is so much more to share in the months ahead, and we hope you’ll be part of it.
Whether you’ve attended a J5 program, volunteered your time, donated, partnered with us, followed our journey or are just discovering J5 Experience today, there is a place for you in what’s next.
Keep up with how you can partner with us by joining our mailing list.
Thank you for believing in our work, our families and the future we’re building together.
Our reach is growing.
Our vision is expanding.
And our commitment to creating lasting change remains.
Welcome to the next chapter of J5 Experience!
With gratitude,
Derkia “Ki” Thomas
Board Chair, J5 Experience, Inc.