30 YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES
YEARS OF CREATING OPPORTUNITY
TWO SISTERS. TWO FUTURES. ONE CHANCE. REAL PEOPLE. LASTING IMPACT.
$3 MILLION+ IN MARYLAND SCHOLARSHIPS
When a severe back injury changed their family’s circumstances, the road ahead was not certain. But with the support of Kids’ Chance of Maryland, both Arianna and Allayah Jewel found opportunity through education. Today, they are pursuing two different paths, united by a shared goal — to build brighter futures for themselves, to care for their family, and to give back to their communities. The Jewel sisters recently spoke at the Kids’ Chance of Maryland’s Crab Feast to thank KCMD’s leadership, sponsors and supporters for making an incredible difference in their lives. Their message was clear: when you invest in students, you strengthen families and communities for generations. o ge
ARIANNA JEWELL
THE JEWEL SISTERS
Allayah and Arianna Jewel at the Kids’ Chance of Maryland’s Annual Crab Feast.
University of Maryland Global Campus Pursuing a degree in Business Administration. Her goal is to open her own businesses and make money to take care of her mom, herself and her siblings.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
What 30 Years Has Taught Us For three decades, Kids’ Chance of Maryland has believed that a family’s tragedy should not determine a student’s future. The Jewel sisters remind us why why this work matters — and what is possible when a community comes together to invest in education. — Edgar G. Doddd, III
ALLAYAH JEWELL
Auburn University
Studying culinary arts in the Food Innovation and Technology Program. Allayah is passionate about using food to bring people together and create opportunities to make a positive impact in her community.
President, Kids’ Chance of Maryland
INVESTING IN PEOPLE, STRENGTHENING MARYLAND. 3
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