Empowering students for a brighter future.
Our Mission: Supporting education and innovation.
The John W. Buckner Youth Initiative (Our Hands Our Worth) mission is to be a collaboration of creative minds to bring about change in the lives of youth nationwide. With the goal of helping develop one’s self-worth. Creating and experiencing the worth of the human hands and to rejoice in the beauty and benefits of one’s worth.
Our Hands Our Worth
Scholarships
The John W. Buckner Youth Initiative (Our Hands Our Worth) serves underprivileged youths in Chicago ages 8-21. Creating a lasting impact in our community via providing yearly scholarships in music, culinary, and horticulture. JWBYI is presenting 15 programs along with community garden in 2024 and a host of programs for years to come..
Community Outreach & Charity
We service families and community members throughout the year via volunteering and partnerships with Ronald McDonald Charities, South Side Community Federal Credit Union, Hugs No Slugs and Cradles to Crayons and amongst others. The lasting impact of grassroots efforts in the Chicagoland area are unmeasurable. Our Hands Our Worth’s community service range from the southside to the northside of Chicago and are extending as the initiative grows.
Every Story Has A Beginning, Here’s Ours.
Who was John W Buckner? A Chicagoan Born in the fall of 1955, October 7th. A twin to his sister. He grew up in an area called Englewood, went to the neighborhood schools elementary and high school, moving on as a tradesman.
EVENTS
“I'm a believer in the power of knowledge and the ferocity of beauty, so from my point of view, your life is already artful - waiting, just waiting for you to make it art.”
— Toni Morrison
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
JohnBucknerYouthInitiative@gmail.com
Phone
773-412-3475