The ongoing violence in Columbus inspired one man to pick up his bags and move back to the city. Now, he’s hoping his non-profit can help bring the violence down and create change.

Job Clarkson said he grew up in Linden and knows what it’s like to fall victim to making bad decisions.

“Before I was 24, I had already committed felonies and been in trouble with the law,” he said. “One of my friends took me into the studio and ever since then, I haven’t been in any trouble.”

The Thanksgiving season gives each of us a chance to reflect on the many blessings in our life. Not only that, but it also gives us the chance to GIVE BACK!

To kick off this season of giving, we’re helping to sponsor a Turkey Giveaway for families in need in the city of Lynwood on Saturday, November 21, 2020. We’re honored to participate for the first time this year along with so many other incredible sponsors.

Beyond our youth music program, the Heart of Job Foundation regularly partners up with other organizations to give. We call this our “give away park” initiative—we just want to give stuff away to people in need!

The COVID-19 pandemic hit certain communities harder than others, leaving many individuals and groups particularly vulnerable to not only the virus, but also its economic effects.

Last week we teamed up with Yasiel Puig’s Wild Horse Children’s Foundation and and the mayor of Compton to give away tons of food, hand sanitizer, and masks to members of the community who otherwise wouldn’t have ready access to these necessities.

The Christmas season always provides ample opportunities to give.

In December 2019, we gathered as friends at the Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders to hold a toy drive for the patients there.

On the morning of December 21, we gathered at Secombre Park and gave 300 blankets to local homeless individuals. Many generous donors in the area provided us with materials to donate.

200 families walked away with not only blankets, but also socks, toiletries, and food/drinks for Christmas dinner.

Choices made during the adolescent years play a vital role in shaping the direction of a child’s life. Through meaningful education and positive mentorship, children can gain the necessary tools to reach higher and start on their own road to do great things.

Job had the chance to be one of those mentors at the Inaugural Young Men’s Leadership Conference at Moreno Valley Community College last month.

When you need to spread awareness for a nonprofit that teaches youth music production skills, who should you reach out to?

Your connections in the entertainment industry!

On September 21, the Heart of Job Foundation hosted an informational seminar and fundraiser to reach out to our industry connections.

Mother’s day is a time when the world turns to express appreciation toward mothers and mother figures. But not all moms come from ideal parenting circumstances.

So, for Mother’s Day this year, we wanted to do something a little special for all the foster moms, moms who have lost their children, moms with kids with disabilities, and others moms who haven’t had anything done for them in a long time.

Free haircuts? Sure!

We love giving away anything free to those who in need. These high school kids already looked good before their haircuts, but look at them now.

The Heart of Job Foundation was founded on the principle of giving to others. While we mainly do that through our music programs, we’ve found that there are so many other opportunities to give back to the communities around us. This blog will cover our other philanthropic projects, as well as HOJF’s events.