Turning Community into Opportunity: Jamon’s Story

When Jamon aged out of foster care, he faced a future full of possibilities but few guarantees. He had navigated group homes and multiple placements, yet he was determined to define himself by what lay ahead, not his past. 

Soon, Jamon found a new kind of support in Just in Time for Foster Youth. “When I started attending Empower Parties, I was nervous,” he recalls. “I didn’t know anyone, but being around people who wanted to see me succeed changed everything.” 

At a spring Empower Party, Jamon met Dana, a Just in Time volunteer and investor, who immediately connected with him. “She told me I was fabulous and wanted to take a photo,” Jamon laughs. That first interaction sparked a genuine friendship, one that would become a cornerstone of his growth. 

Over the next months, Dana mentored Jamon as he explored launching his personal styling business. She shared guidance, accountability, and encouragement, helping him turn a new idea into an actionable plan. From branding to trial runs, Jamon has begun curating wardrobes for clients, combining his eye for fashion with the confidence he’s built through community connections. 

“Dana has shown me that support can be real and generous.” 

With encouragement, and access to Just in Time’s network, Jamon is not just building a business, he’s creating a future he envisions, driven by ambition, connection, and self-belief.