Oscar Washington, Jr. Educational Fund

OWJEF extends sincere gratitude to Taziki’s Chenal for graciously hosting a captivating cooking class for our 2024 scholars. From crafting delectable quesadillas to perfecting fried rice, participants learned essential knife skills for safe and enjoyable culinary experiences. The staff’s patience and friendliness made the event truly memorable for our scholars.

Meet Mary Louise Williams, June Joseph, Kwadjo Boaitey, and Kimberly Brasfield, our 2024 OWJEF Educators of the Year! This post was sponsored by The Methodist Foundation for Arkansas, A Kick Above Personal Training Studio, ODS Enterprises, and St. Mark Baptist Church.

Meet Gianna Ellison and Jakaiyah Brown, our 2024 OWJEF Continuing Scholars! This post was sponsored by Nabholz and McLarty Auto Group.

Meet Joshua Montgomery, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Today is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala! Visit the link in our bio to get yours before it’s too late! This post was sponsored by Arvest Bank.

Meet Lydia Thomas, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by BizTek Connection.

Meet Christian Holden, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by River City General Contractors, Inc.

Meet Jakorei Foreman-Carter, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by Attorney Bobby Forrest at The Chosen Law Group.

Meet Kassidy Nichols, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by Baptist Health Foundation.

Meet Kaedan Hendrix, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by Lewis Architects Engineers.

Meet Anna Belin, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by First Security Bank.

Meet Mary Grimes, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by Fellowship Bible Church.

Meet Ivan Ramos Martinez, one of our 2024 OWJEF Scholarship recipients! Want to purchase tickets to our 7th annual OWJEF Scholarship Gala? Visit the link in our bio! This post was sponsored by Regions Bank.