Call For Volunteers: Braves FanFest this weekend!

The Brian Jordan Foundation is managing the Coat Check at Braves Fan Fest in partnership with The Braves Foundation. Volunteers are needed for shifts on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers will receive an event credential to gain access to FanFest on the day of service.

What: Braves fans will have the opportunity to meet current and former Atlanta Braves, collect autographs, play interactive games, participate in skills clinics, shop for Braves memorabilia, and much more. More than 20 current players, including Tom Glavine, Chipper Jones, Mark Teixeira and John Smoltz, have already confirmed that they'll attend this event.

Where & When: This year's two-day FanFest will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center on Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ET and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Why: The Brian Jordan Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds from the Coat Check service.The Brian Jordan Foundation benefits economically challenged youth by awarding scholarships to students in need of finances to assist in furthering their education.

For more information on FanFest click here.

Shifts Available:
9AM-2PM & 2PM-7PM on Saturday the 12th of January
9AM-2PM & 2PM-6PM on Sunday the 13th of January

If you would like to volunteer please call or e-mail the foundation office with your interest.404.588.9934
smojica@brianjordanfoundation.com

New Grant Programs for College Students

Important information about two new grant programs from the U.S. Department of Education.
Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2005
Two new student aid grant programs were created by a federal law that went into effect on July 1, 2006. They are the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) and the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant). See below for more information about each grant program.

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
The Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) is for first-year undergraduate students (eligible to receive up to $750) and second-year undergraduate students (eligible to receive up to $1,300). The ACG eligibility criteria are listed below:

To be eligible for an ACG, you must:

Be a U.S. citizen;
Be Federal Pell Grant eligible;
Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of your program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution;
Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second year student);
Not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program (if you are a first-year student); and
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year (if you are a second-year student).
FAFSA on the Web will predetermine if you are eligible to answer the ACG questions.

If you have submitted a paper FAFSA and have received your Student Aid Report (SAR) indicating that you may be eligible to answer the ACG questions, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4FED-AID.

You may also contact the financial aid office at your school for assistance regarding ACG.

National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant)
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant) is for third- and fourth-year undergraduate students who are eligible to receive up to $ 4,000 each year.

To be eligible for a National SMART Grant you must:

Be a U.S. citizen;
Be Federal Pell Grant eligible;
Be enrolled full-time pursuing a major in physical, life or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering, or a critical foreign language; and
Have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
You may contact the financial aid office at your school for assistance regarding the National SMART Grant.


To apply for the Free Application For Student Aid please visit the U.S. Department of Education online.

Meet us at Braves FanFest!

The Brian Jordan Foundation partner's with Atlanta Braves FanFest!
January 12-13th, 2008
Georgia World Conference Center
Atlanta, GA

The Brian Jordan Foundation will appear at FanFest as the designated charity for the event's two day Fan Expo by receiving a portion of the proceeds from the coat check service. Support BJF by:

Checking your coat at the event.

Purchasing an autographed copy of Brian Jordan's children's book, "I Told You I Can Play."

Volunteering your time for a shift at FanFest, or

Making a tax-deductible donation to fund programs on-site!

Brian Jordan, former Atlanta Braves and All-Star MLB player will be on hand at the Braves Reading Dugout for young and old fans alike!

For schedule, and ticket information for FanFest click here.

Brian Jordan receives 2008 Trumpet Award

Brian Jordan BJF Founder and Chairman, has been named a 2008 Trumpet Award Honoree. The annual Trumpet Awards acknowledges the accomplishments of men and women who have significantly contributed to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals and/or groups who improve the richness of society by partnering with the cause of justice and equality of all. Halle Berry, Ludacris and Danny Glover are amony the evening's Honorees.

The Criteria is for Men and women who, through consistency and longevity, have achieved success in a chosen profession or career. Potential honorees are those persons who are viewed not only for what they have individually achieved but also for the achievement they inspire in others.

To view a complete list of the 2008 Trumpet Award Honorees click here.

The Trumpet Awards convene January 10-13th in Atlanta, Georgia.

Happy New Year from The Brian Jordan Foundation!

Operation Secret Santa is a Wrap!

The Brian Jordan Foundation surprised a needy family with an unexpected abundance of Children's toy's, CD's and books on Christmas Eve. The single mother, and children were overwhelmed with joy as the large bags came pouring in the families front door.

A special thank you to our donor's for making this families Christmas a special time to remember that miracles really do happen!

To support program's like this, and other's please visit the Brian Jordan Foundation to make a gift.

All monetary donations are tax deductible.

Brian Jordan interviewed on Anderson Cooper 360

BJF Founder; Brian Jordan comments live regarding the subject of Steroids in Major League Baseball regarding the Mitchell Report out today, Live on Anderson Cooper 360. Click here for the transcript.