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