Our mission is to celebrate and nurture youth leaders by helping them develop a deep sense of self and responsibility for improving their communities.
IMPACT
Serving the community during the 2024-25 program year
Producemobile
Do Good Pop-up for Paws and Claws
Connections for the Homeless Block Party
Year-end Celebration and Park Clean-up
Habitat for Humanity Lake County
Edible Evanston Food Forect
Lee St. Beach Cleanup
Family/Board Fall Kickoff
Vineyard Food Pantry
St. Paul's Lutheran Soup Kitchen
Paws and Claws Field Trip
17th Annual JWLA Food Drive
Connections for the Homeless Winter Warmth
Feed My Starving Children
PARTNERS
During the 2023-24 program year, the JWLA volunteered 950 hours and partnered with the following community organizations:
NEWS
The JWF in the news!
2024 Marcia Wynn Award
Wynner parents Todd Cherkasky and Joe McQuade received the Marcia Wynn Award at our Family/Board Fall Kickoff held on Sept. 26, 2024. The Marcia Wynn Award honors parents in recognition of their extraordinary service to the JWF community.
Todd has served on the board for 5 years, and has helped out with the Red Tie and Awards Ceremony, and now is serving on the Family Engagement Committee. He has many times spoken to the parents of new Wynners about his appreciation for and dedication to the Justin Wynn Fund.
Joe has served on the board for 5 years, has helped out with the 3-on-3 every year, and has served on the Marketing Committee and now the Resource Development Committee. His thoughtful and helpful approach are most appreciated.
Wynners Micah Cherkasky and Anna McQuade presented their fathers with the 2024 Marcia Wynn Award on behalf of the Justin Wynn Board of Directors. Congratulations Todd and Joe!
2024 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients
The Wynn family selected ETHS seniors Kayla Rodriguez and Joseph Williams Salgado as the 2024 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients.
Kayla plans to attend Grand Canyon University and major in nursing. Joseph will attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a major in film and media studies.
Congratulations and best wishes to Kayla and Joseph!
2023 Marcia Wynn Award
Wynner parent John Kayaian received the Marcia Wynn Award at our Parent/Board Gathering held on Sept. 28, 2023. The Marcia Wynn Award honors parents who have been consistent supporters of the Justin Wynn Fund.
John has been a dedicated supporter of the Justin Wynn Fund since his son Theo received the Justin Wynn Award. He has served on the JWF Board of Directors since 2017, including as Vice President for four years. John has been instrumental in planning the Red Tie Soirée each year, and has planned and hosted our annual Parent Mixers.
Wynner Theo Kayaian presented his father with the 2023 Marcia Wynn Award on behalf of the Justin Wynn Board of Directors. Congratulations John!
2023 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipient
The Wynn family selected ETHS senior Maria Martinez as the 2023 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipient. Maria plans on attending Northern Illinois University. The Catherine McKnight Scholarship was presented to Maria at the Senior Scholarship Night held on May 10th.
Congratulations and best wishes to Maria!
2022 Marcia Wynn Award Recipients
The Justin Wynn Fund Board of Directors presented the Marcia Wynn Award to the Max Shure and Tracey Denlow. Max and Tracey have been dedicated supporters of the Justin Wynn Fund for many years. Max and Tracey were honored at the Parent/Board Gathering held on Sept. 12, 2022.