Washington, DC Metropolitan Area
Empowering Fathers.
Educating Youth.
Building Legacies.
Changing Generations. Creating Impact.
Breaking cycles through mentorship, education, and intentional community.
Changing Generations. Creating Impact.
Breaking cycles through mentorship, education, and intentional community.
Fathers don't need to be perfect — they need to be present, intentional, and willing to grow.
Mentorship and education can create generational change for youth and families.
Meaningful relationships and support systems shape the trajectory of future generations.
I found my purpose in life through fatherhood — now it's my job to create the platform and opportunity for others to find theirs.
The foundation didn't start in a boardroom. It started in the streets of Washington, DC.
At four years old, AJ Adams lost his father to gun violence. His grandfather had already passed — meaning his father was navigating fatherhood without a father of his own.
Growing up as the oldest male on his paternal side from age four, AJ carried responsibilities many young boys are never prepared for. Without consistent male guidance, he created a mental image of his father as a superhero who could always show up when life got hard.
Through his own journey, he realized: many fathers who grew up without fathers are navigating the same fears and uncertainties. That realization became The JMBD Foundation.
See How We HelpEvery program is built from lived experience — designed to meet fathers, youth, and families where they are.
Creating spaces where fathers feel seen, supported, and empowered through mentorship, honest conversation, and community-centered programming.
Empowering youth through educational support, mentorship, scholarship opportunities, and initiatives helping young people overcome adversity.
A family support initiative inspired by AJ's daughter Ari — providing care packages and emotional support for fathers and families navigating NICU experiences.
Meaningful change happens through strong community connection. Through events and partnerships, we uplift fathers, youth, and families.
Supporting DMV-area seniors heading to HBCUs who have experienced the loss of a father to gun or community violence.
Three Awards Across the DMV — one scholarship for each part of our community.
All Wards
Prince George's, Montgomery & Charles Counties
Alexandria, Arlington County & Fairfax County
Inspired by AJ's daughter Ari — born prematurely — this initiative supports fathers and families navigating the emotional weight of NICU experiences. No family should feel alone.
Get InvolvedThoughtful support packages including wellness items, preemie essentials, encouraging notes, and release-day keepsakes.
AJ balanced late night and early morning feedings and NICU visits without paid leave. This initiative reminds fathers they're not alone.
Building relationships with NICU programs across the DMV to expand our reach and support more families.
Each initiative launches with intention — rooted in community, mentorship, and lasting impact.
Recurring community discussions every 3rd Thursday at Good Spirit Coffee Company — fatherhood, mentorship, emotional wellness, accountability. Free and open to all.
Official public launch — three $1,000 awards for DMV-area graduating seniors attending HBCUs who have experienced father loss due to gun or community violence.
Intentional father-child bonding — dads take their children out of school for museum visits, cultural experiences, educational outings, and lunch dates.
First annual community golf outing and fundraiser supporting scholarships, fatherhood programming, and mentorship — with networking and community partnerships.
Leaders whose professional experience, community involvement, and personal values align with our mission.
Creator of JMBD and The JMBD Foundation. AJ's vision is rooted in his own journey as a fatherless child in Washington, DC — breaking generational cycles through mentorship and education.
Educator and Assistant Principal with deep commitment to youth development and mentorship. His work with Project Hope07 strengthens our youth programming and educational vision.
Business professional and father of three boys. Sam brings strategic planning and relationship-building — and holds a deeply personal connection to Ari's Angels as Ari's godfather.
Original architect of JMBD — helping shape its identity from the start. Elijah brings strategic planning, event coordination, and youth mentorship through baseball coaching.
Educator and father whose experience supporting his daughter through cancer deepens his commitment to family resilience and community support across multiple stages of fatherhood.
Doula, community advocate, and Maryland State Senate staff member. Lauren brings maternal wellness expertise especially vital to Ari's Angels and our family-centered programming.
Whether you want to learn about our programs, apply for the scholarship, partner with us, or get involved — we'd love to hear from you.
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Washington, DC Metropolitan Area