The Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

A Spark, A Passion, A Future: Lighting the Way for the Next Generation ✨

It’s that time of year again! We can’t wait to gather with friends, family, and supporters to celebrate good fortune, catch up, and make a difference together.

We’ve got lots of fun things in store for the 5th Annual SBJPPF Fundraiser, and we are so looking forward to seeing everyone!

📅 Save the Date: Tuesday, November 17th

📍 Location: La Fogata Mexican Restaurant

🏠 Address: 8090 E Quincy Ave, Denver, CO 80237

Mark your calendars, and let’s light the way for the next generation! 💛

09/09/2026

🌟 Recipient Spotlight: Asmita's Passion Pursuit 🌟
​We are so excited to share moments from Asmita’s recent Passion Pursuit excursion to the incredible Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah! 🐾❤️
​At The Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation, we love supporting inspiring journeys like Asmita's, dedicated to hands-on care, learning, and making a difference for animals in need.

​Check out some of the highlights from her journey below! 👇✨
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08/06/2026

Exciting News! 🎉 Major Website Update Live!
We are so proud to announce that our website has been updated with the newest cohort of grant recipients! 🌟

👉 Explore the new recipient profiles here: https://www.sbjcreativelearning.org/

You can now meet all of the extraordinary students and passionate changemakers representing each school. Head over to our site to read their incredible stories, learn about their unique projects, and see how they are turning their passions into action.

Thank you to our amazing community for continuing to uplift and empower the next generation of leaders. Join us in celebrating these inspiring students! 👏✨

With our weekly passion posts, we introduce you to new passions and fuel discussions on Facebook!

07/06/2026

Celebrating our newest Passion Pursuit Recipient for Community College of Denver! 🌍🐾
We are thrilled to introduce and celebrate Braxton B’ynoté, a visionary dedicated to wildlife conservation, ecology, and environmental justice!

While Braxton’s love for nature and wild animals is a lifelong bond, a profound trip to East Africa over the past two years completely transformed his spark into a burning mission.

Looking ahead, Braxton is aiming to build a career as an anthropologist and zoologist. His ultimate vision? To found an organization that inspires and mobilizes communities to actively protect the planet's wildlife.

With the support of the Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation, Braxton is setting his sights on the global stage—planning to take his message directly to the United Nations to advocate for the crucial funding of community-based conservation initiatives.

Join us in congratulating Braxton B’ynoté as he takes this incredible step forward! We can’t wait to see the global impact he will make. 💚✨

06/21/2026

🎭 Passion Pursuit Announcement: Avery Rabun! ✨
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our newest Passion Pursuit recipient, Avery Rabun!
Avery is taking her love for the stage to the next level by pursuing her passion for Theater. Thanks to the foundation, she will be heading to an incredible theater camp in Sacramento this coming February!
Theater teaches us about empathy, collaboration, and the power of storytelling—values that sit at the very heart of the Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation. We are so proud to support Avery as she steps into the spotlight, sharpens her craft, and chases her dreams.
Join us in celebrating Avery and wishing her the absolute best as she prepares for this amazing stage adventure! 🌟 Bravo, Avery!

06/10/2026

🌿 Highlighting Passion: National Herbs & Spices Day! 🌶️

Tomorrow, June 10th, is National Herbs & Spices Day, and we are celebrating the unique flavors, passions, and talents that everyone brings to our community!

Just like a perfect blend of herbs and spices transforms a simple dish into something extraordinary, the diverse passions of our community members enrich the world around us. At the Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit Foundation, we love celebrating the individual "flavors" and unique callings that drive people to make a difference.

Whether your passion is culinary arts, gardening, or pursuing a completely unique dream, today is a reminder that every single ingredient matters.

🌱 What "spice" or passion do you bring to the table? Let us know in the comments below!

05/21/2026

We are thrilled to announce the newest recipient of the Shannon B. Jones Passion Pursuit for the 2026/2027 year!
During the celebration honoring Beckett’s completed pursuit journey, we also had the privilege of introducing the next Passion Pursuit recipient and beginning an exciting new chapter. We look forward to sharing more information, photos, and details about her upcoming journey soon.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support and encourage these meaningful opportunities for growth, creativity, and passion. We cannot wait to see what the year ahead will bring!

05/06/2026

🌟 Passion Pursuit Spotlight: Supporting Best Friends Animal Society!
We are so excited to share an update on Asmita’s Passion Pursuit! Asmita is gearing up for her upcoming project scheduled for late July/early August, and we can’t wait to see the impact she makes.

In the spirit of community and giving, Asmita is highlighting the incredible work done by Best Friends Animal Society. Whether it's finding forever homes for pets or leading the way in no-kill initiatives, their mission resonates deeply with the spirit of our foundation.

🐾 Want to support the cause?
Check out the amazing work being done over at Best Friends:
https://bestfriends.org/?form=FUNLJQZPGEN&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1604752769&gbraid=0AAAAADmBGFi-9KUhjI3VYBRPJpwpBiDeN&gclid=CjwKCAjwqubPBhBOEiwAzgZX2i06X-o8GhMHQK29JFD15NbY1TifTtunmhq4ScssJ8IzncpwFDsHMRoCEygQAvD_BwE

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to Asmita's Pursuit dates!