Two-time Super Bowl Champion MALCOLM JENKINS and The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation join School District of Philadelphia’s celebration of Parkway Northwest High School seniors following a successful year of financial literacy programming
In 2021, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation announced its commitment to implement the “Closing the Wealth Gap” program in partnership with Parkway Northwest (NW) High School for Peace & Social Justice, including opening savings accounts for the entire student body and offering financial literacy curriculum for participants. Studies show that by 2053, African Americans are projected to have a negative net worth. The Latinx communities are only 20 years behind. By establishing savings accounts in their names, youth are six times more likely to go to college and four times more likely to own stocks when they are 25 years of age. Joining the campaign and “drafting” students at Parkway NW will help set kids on the path to financial freedom.
TMJF chose Parkway NW High School for its college and career programming success. The school boasts a 99% graduation rate with a student average of more than $10,000 in scholarship. Its civic engagement includes receiving Gold Status from the Governor’s PA Civic Engagement program as one of 16 schools in the state to have 87% of their eligible seniors register to vote in 2021. Parkway NW aligns with TMJF’s emphasis on mentorship, college readiness and career preparation, including holding courses on financial literacy and seminars on Peace and Social Justice.
WHO: The speaking program featured:
Gwendolyn V. Jenkins, President of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
Malcolm Jenkins, 2x Superbowl Champion, Founder & Chairman of The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation
Jeffrey MacFarland, Principal, Parkway NW High School
Simone Morris, Counselor, Parkway NW High School
