Wanda J

Wanda J Here to create and invest in relationships that strengthen the lives of children, youth and families impacted by incarceration. What do we do?

The mission of the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation is to create and invest in relationships that strengthen the lives of children, youth and families impacted by incarceration. The Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation, Inc. is an independent, non-partisan 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fosters partnerships aimed at healing and unifying our community. We welcome a diversity of ideas and experien

ces in our search for equitable and inclusive solutions to address the impact of parental incarceration on children and youth. The foundation partners with schools, community agencies and other non-profits to provide resources and services to children and families. WJRF has the unique capacity to “fill in the gaps” that macro-level services unintentionally create. Our foundation represents “family”, as in total community- felon, child/youth, law enforcement, correctional system, school, mental health, government and business. Within this family, WJRF provides mentorship for both prisoner and child; support to parents and caregivers; and connection to community. We believe in a holistic approach to breaking the generational cycle of incarceration. This is achieved through the commitment and dedication of the foundation volunteers and board of directors.

The news is out! A couple of our staff members are taking other positions in the community for the long term health of t...
06/19/2026

The news is out! A couple of our staff members are taking other positions in the community for the long term health of this organization. Don’t worry- we will still keep going as Wanda J… just with some behind the scenes changes. We will be here to support our community and families as we navigate funding and grants in the background.

Congrats, Amy! This will be a wonderful new adventure that will only make our family support stronger.

Ms. Snow is no stranger in Frankfort, but she is new to our Panther family. Welcome, Ms. Snow!


We are proud to announce our 2026 Adam Hyatt Memorial Scholarship recipients: ✨💜 Kaleigh, Zay, Carleigh, Izzy, Amiya ✨💜W...
06/11/2026

We are proud to announce our 2026 Adam Hyatt Memorial Scholarship recipients:

✨💜 Kaleigh, Zay, Carleigh, Izzy, Amiya ✨💜

We wish we could give you the world, but please know that we will always be here cheering you on.

Congrats Class of 2026! We love you!

Read more about our Class of 2026:
https://wjrfoundation.org/to-the-class-of-2026/

We celebrate our kids every day, but tonight was extra special! Congratulations to our graduates, our scholarship winner...
06/10/2026

We celebrate our kids every day, but tonight was extra special! Congratulations to our graduates, our scholarship winners and the village behind all of them. We see you and will always be here to support you.

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We had 17 graduates from high school this year.

We awarded five new scholarships.

Many of these graduates were part of our first programs seven years ago.

We were honored to hear from a past scholarship recipient as well as the Hyatt Family.

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Thank you volunteers, cake bakers, sponsors and team for making our first graduate banquet a success! Special shoutout to The Foodie Girls, Thorn Hill Education Center and LEE Building Products. Also, huge thanks to the ladies of South Frankfort Presbyterian Church, Frankfort KY for helping us yesterday and today!

06/09/2026

Fewer Kentucky children were living in poverty in 2024 than 2019, but nearly one in five kids still lack the resources they need to thrive.

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06/03/2026

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We love to see Summer coming…
06/03/2026

We love to see Summer coming…

We are exctied to celebrate our scholarship winners, high school families, sustainers and friends at our upcoming Class ...
06/02/2026

We are exctied to celebrate our scholarship winners, high school families, sustainers and friends at our upcoming Class of 2026 Dinner.

If you want to learn more about this event or possibly join us, check it out:

We’re celebrating the growth, leadership, and achievements of our young people — with a special recognition of our graduating seniors as they prepare for their next chapter.

06/01/2026

June monthly Art Contest

The winner will receive a FREE Yes Arts t-shirt as a celebration of their creativity. 🎉

Rules:
For youth ages 18 & under living in Franklin County, KY or surrounding areas
Submission Deadline: June 30th

Winning artwork will be printed on a large banner and proudly displayed on the side of Thorn Hill Education Center in the following months.
Submit here: https://forms.gle/X5n8YFAzZbuxJuF37

When submitting your artwork, please make sure the entire piece is visible in the photo and that the lighting is bright enough to show all the details. Try to avoid dark or shadowy images, we want your art to shine!

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Frankfort, KY
40601

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+15022293307

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