Photo courtesy of the City of Jackson's Mayor's Office
Mayor Scott Conger has selected Juanita Jones to honor as the City of Jackson’s May Hub City Hero.
Jones is the founder and executive director of Keep My Hood Good Community Campaign. This local nonprofit promotes personal, civic and community responsibility for underserved, underprivileged youth through structured activities that encourage breaking the generational poverty cycle. The campaign serves as many as 26 students from local schools each week teaching them the principles of accountability, excellence, integrity, and respect of self and to others.
“Juanita’s heartfelt commitment for the youth in our city can be seen in her work through the Keep My Hood Good Community Campaign,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “She has dedicated over a decade to this cause and I commend her efforts in making the lives of the students she serves even better.”
“Hub City Heroes” selflessly and steadily give of their time and talent to improve the lives of others in the community. Recognition as a hero is one small way to thank these public servants for their efforts and it gives honorees the opportunity to raise awareness for causes that are important to them.
Criteria
- Committed to improving the quality of life of others in Jackson
- Contributes time to community activities in a volunteer capacity
- Serves as a role model and inspiration to others
- Focuses on growth and well-being of the community we serve
- Empowers and engages others to give back
- Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, innovation and respect
Recipients will be selected monthly and nominations are continuous. To nominate a hero, visit http://hero.jacksontn.gov. Candidates must be a resident of Jackson, Tennessee
After a year of heroes have been recognized, one hero will be selected and awarded $1,000 to donate to a non-profit of their choice. For more information, visit http://hero.jacksontn.gov.