Causes: Education, Women's Issues, Youth
Jennifer Ann’s Group is named in memory of Jennifer Ann Crecente, a high school senior who was killed by her ex-boyfriend. Jennifer was born in Las Cruces and spent much of her youth in El Paso. Jen was in the daycare program at UTEP while her dad completed his undergraduate degree at UTEP’s College of Business and she continued to visit her grandparents in El Paso until her death.
In Jen’s name and in her memory Jennifer Ann’s Group was formed. Although we are a small organization we have had a significant impact on young people throughout El Paso – and throughout the world.
Our work is groundbreaking but we receive zero government funding and rely on sponsorships from Businesses, Individuals, and other Nonprofit Organizations. Our annual fundraiser is held every October in El Paso.
This year would be our 14th annual benefit but like so many others it has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
This annual event brings in approximately 90% of our funds for the year and so we are exploring new avenues to bring in donations. Our annual budget is under $100,000 and so donors looking to make a significant impact can do so by donating to us!
We hope that you will help and if you cannot that you will share our work with others regardless if you can donate or not — our goal is to help young people and their parents so that they don’t experience what we have been through.
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