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Help someone's dream come true.

Magazine and housed in a nice, gilded frame. It showed a lady fitted out with hat and fur boa who sat upright, raising a heavy fur muff that

Welcome. Bienvenu. Bienvenido. Karibu. Akwaaba. Kaabo. እንኳን ደህና መጣችሁ.

Creating Sanctuaries of
Belonging for Displaced Youth

We serve displaced African American youth—especially those without kinship ties—through structured education,
therapeutic care, and cultural restoration rooted in stability, dignity, and growth.

Prepare them to become masters of the universe.
— Mr. Leland Jackson, Master Teacher
Our Services

What We Offer

At Bes & Beset - Leland Jackson Foundation Inc., our institute provides a continuum of care that supports academic achievement, emotional wellness, and personal development. With structure at the core and restoration as the goal, we guide students through meaningful development across six key areas.

Educational Services

We provide customized academic plans tailored to each student's learning profile. Our trauma-informed approach ensures that education becomes a healing journey, not just an academic requirement. Small class sizes allow for focused instruction and meaningful participation.

Therapeutic Services

We embed trauma-informed care into our academy's culture to support students' emotional wellness. Youth learn emotional regulation techniques and are guided through stress with care and intention.

Specialized Learning Support

We support youth with learning challenges through flexible accommodations and tailored academic strategies. Students receive coaching in essential life skills and are empowered to grow with clarity.

Cultural Education

We incorporate cultural enrichment as a key element of student identity and belonging. Through heritage activities and creative exploration, students connect with history and community.

Spiritual Support

Spiritual grounding is woven into our daily structure through morning devotion and reflective practices. This supports character formation and self-awareness in a non-denominational context.

Residential Care

We are preparing to launch residential components that offer youth consistent housing, structure, and stability. Students will experience safe, on-campus living with 24/7 support.

* Currently guiding the launch of a day mobile learning center scheduled for Fall 2025 through Summer 2026, while establishing core systems to support long-term residential programming.

Support Our Mission

We wholeheartedly welcome your donations in support of our mission. Your contributions make it possible for us to deliver vital services to the children in our care, ensuring they receive comprehensive and holistic support. Every donation directly benefits those we serve, helping us maintain and expand the resources and nurturing environment we provide. We deeply appreciate the ongoing commitment of our supporters. Your investment in our work is invaluable and has a meaningful impact on the lives of our students. If you have any questions about the specific needs you can help us address, please do not hesitate to reach out—we are happy to provide details and guidance. Thank you for your generosity and for partnering with us to make a difference.

Donation goal

$45,000

Donation raised

$35,000

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We warmly acknowledge those whose early support helped lay the foundation of our institute. Your belief in our mission and generous contributions have been instrumental in creating sanctuaries where displaced African American youth can find belonging, restoration, and purpose.

#About Us

We We Are?

At Bes & Beset – Leland Jackson Foundation Inc., we believe every child deserves more than shelter—they deserve structure, culture, and a chance to thrive. Founded with an unwavering commitment to displaced and unadopted children, our nonprofit is built on the values of educational restoration, compassion, and social responsibility. Our flagship initiative—launched as a day school and envisioned as a full Residential Academy—offers an intentional environment that blends nurturing support with academic structure and cultural enrichment. We partner with licensed child welfare agencies, emergency shelters and NGOs to ensure referrals are ethically managed and aligned with best practices. We are committed to reimagining care as a continuum of belonging, excellence, and healing—where cultural enrichment, personalized support, and educational structure help restore the dignity and potential of every child we serve.

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Join Us in Creating Sanctuaries of Belonging

Your support helps us provide displaced African American youth with the structure, care, and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, we can restore dignity and create lasting impact.