We’d love to partner with you!

Get your organization or church ready to ROCK at our Back to School Bash, sponsored by the Jockey Being Family Foundation – it’s the ultimate day of fun, education, and connection for foster and adoptive families with children aged 5-14, and we’re here to empower you with supplies, lesson plan, resources, and funding to make it EPIC in your community!

Together, we have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and families living in your community!

What Jockey International and Jockey Being Family Foundation provides:

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Financial Support

Financial support based upon a Grant Application approval process for pre-approved purchases.

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Personalized Guidance

Personalized guidance and support from a JBF Back to School Bash Representative.

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Detailed Lesson Plan

Detailed event plan, manual and online resource hub with event details, FAQs, templates, and event planning resources.

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FREE Resources

Access to resources for foster families, post adoptive families, and your community.

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T-Shirts

Back to School Bash Jockey® t-shirts for volunteers.

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Gifts

Jockey Being Family® backpack, teddy bear, parent tote, and resources for families.

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School Supply Kits

Back to School supply kits, donated by Marine Toys for Tots Foundation.

What the Community Host is responsible for:

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Executing

Executing event using the BSB detailed Lesson Plan.

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Inviting

Inviting guests to be a part of the Back to School Bash.

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Registering

Registering guests and volunteers for the Back to School Bash.

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Partnering

Partnering with local organizations and businesses to gain support and additional resources to enhance your event.

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Ensuring

Ensuring all additional event requirements are met.

The love and support grows!
Backpack âś“ School Supplies âś“

New this year, we have partnered with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation who is generously donating a school supply kit for foster and adoptive children. Helping hosts to provide even more love and support to their community.

Eligibility Requirements

To apply to be a Back to School Bash Host, your organization must meet the following requirements:

501(c)(3)

]Be recognized as a tax-exempt charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

General

]Submit only one host application during the open application period. If modifications are needed to an application already submitted, please contact JBFbsb@jockey.com.

]Host and execute the Back to School Bash one-day event between July 25-28, 2024.

]Event complimentary for all foster and adoptive guests and their parents/guardians.

Selection Process

]JBF will review all eligible applications for consideration of hosting.

]JBF reserves the right to adjust the awarded application and selection process without prior notice.

]Organizations will be notified of any decision in writing via email or letter. All host application decisions are final.

]Recipients must be a designated 501(c)(3) entity at time of host approval.

Timeframe

]The application deadline will be April 1, 2024, or until all host slots available have been filled, whichever comes first. Submissions received after this date will not be accepted.

]A decision on whether or not your host application will be awarded will be given within two weeks following application submission.

All host applications made are subject to review of the organization’s reputation and activities and its agreement to comply with applicable terms and conditions (as described herein). Submission of an application does not mean your application is approved. Upon applying for the Back to School Bash, you will be contacted with follow-up information and the next steps.

Let’s help foster and adoptive families across the country feel supported, celebrated, and honored!

We appreciate your interest in applying to host a 2024 Back to School Bash event. Unfortunately, all available spots have been filled at this time. If you are still interested in joining and would like to be added to our waitlist, please click here.

Thank you for your understanding!