JWAS Foundation

Happy birthday to Jaxson Scholar, Mia! 🎂

We are so proud of how much you grew and learned during kindergarten! From mastering new skills to showing kindness to others, you’ve truly blossomed. Your sweet nature and the love you show as a sister make you so special. 💕

Hope your birthday is sprinkled with laughter, hugs, and all your favorite treats! 🎉

It's Wine Dinner day! 🍷✨

Our amazing vendors just gathered to put the finishing touches on what promises to be a memorable evening. From behind-the-scenes planning to every detail guests will experience tonight, we are SO thankful for the team making it all happen! 🙏

We look forward to celebrating our mission and the community that makes it possible. Cheers to an unforgettable evening ahead! 🌟🥂

Bevan Cellars
The History Museum
Navarre Catering and Events
Neil Shaffer, Auctioneer
AAYS Event Rentals
Country Florist and Gifts
Eventsys
Harmony Marketing Group
Lilia Mirkhabutdinova, Photography/Videography

On the eve of the 12th Annual Wine Dinner, we are filled with gratitude for the love, purpose, and community that continue to make this mission so meaningful. ❤️

To our Co-Founders, Larry & Sherry Swank, thank you for transforming Jaxson’s legacy into a source of hope and opportunity for so many families. Your vision and dedication have shaped JWAS into the community it is today, and we are honored to carry this work forward each day in Jaxson’s memory. 🌟

With love,
The JWAS Team

Huge congratulations to our amazing Jaxson Scholar, Aline, on her 8th grade graduation! 🎓

We are so proud of you! You have worked hard to reach this moment, and we are thrilled to celebrate with you. ❤️

As you begin this exciting new chapter in high school, we know you will continue to shine and accomplish great things. Keep believing in yourself and reaching for your dreams! 🌟

Happy birthday to Jaxson Scholar, Brooklyn! 🎉

Your lively spirit and playful energy continue to light up every room. You have a spark that draws people in, and it’s easy to see why everyone loves being around you. 💫

Wishing you a birthday filled with all the things that make you happiest! 🎂

There’s something special about seeing it all come together. ❤️

Our team has been hard at work, the tent is standing tall, and Jaxson Scholars are rehearsing their music for a special evening ahead. Every detail is coming together, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you at our Wine Dinner! 🍷✨

A warm thank you to Berkadia, one of our valued longtime partners, for being a 2026 Wine Dinner Angel Sponsor. 🎉

Your generosity directly supports our 30 Jaxson Scholars and 19 JWAS families. The continued growth of JWAS wouldn’t be possible without dedicated donors like you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you! ❤️

A very special congratulations to our Jaxson Scholar, Rihanna, on her high school graduation! 🎓

This milestone represents years of hard work, growth, resilience, and dedication, and we are so proud of everything you have accomplished. ❤️ It has been a joy to witness your growth and see the incredible person you have become!

As you step into this exciting new season of life, we know you have a bright future ahead. Know that your JWAS family is cheering you on and believes in you! Congratulations, Rihanna! 🌟

Only 4 days to go until the JWAS Wine Dinner! 🍷

As the countdown continues, we’re excited to start recognizing our 2026 Angel Sponsors. A heartfelt thank you to Highland Commercial Mortgage for your partnership with JWAS. We appreciate you SO much! 🌟

Happy Birthday, Sarah! 🎉

We’re so grateful to celebrate you today and to have you on the JWAS team. For nearly two years, you’ve served as our Assistant Director of Leadership Programming with incredible creativity, talent, and heart. You bring fresh ideas to everything you touch and have a special gift for making every person feel welcomed, seen, and valued.

Your warmth sets the tone for so much of what we do, and your impact on our Jaxson Scholars and JWAS families is felt in meaningful ways every day.

Wishing you a birthday filled with joy and all the good things you so freely give to others. 💛