The JLORE Impact Project

We AreEnough.

A new type of workforce development for vulnerable LGBTQ+ young adults in New York City.

Real people. Real support. Real impact.

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JIP

The Name

JLORE

J = Justice · Lore = Stories

Pronounced: Juh-lor

"Justice through storytelling. The name holds the whole mission — every young person's story deserves to be heard, honored, and used to build something real."

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Our Belief

What Drives Everything We Do

01

Self Worth First

We are setting young people up to fail if we don't teach them self worth first. Workforce development starts there. Everything else is built on top of it.

02

Community Is Safety

Spaces where people belong, are seen, and can show up as themselves — fully and without apology.

03

Success Looks Like Fulfillment

Not just a job. A life worth living. Fruitful, connected, and built by them for themselves and their communities.

The WAE Program

8 Weeks.
3 Phases.
One Step Forward.

The WAE is our flagship program. An 8-week journey for LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18 to 24. We do not start with resumes. We start with the person.

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8

Weeks of immersive, identity-affirming growth

3

Phases built to stabilize, build, and launch

1

Friday virtual 1-on-1 with every participant every week

In Their Own Words

Real People.
Real Outcomes.

"This program made me want to show up more for my personal life."

"That I am important."

"I feel supported and safe not only as a student but as a parent."

"I appreciate this space being judgment free."

"Workplace rights, labor laws, how to show up for myself at work — being LGBTQ+ in the workforce."

"This program showed me a place where I was free to learn, listen, and have every opportunity."

Who We Are

The JLORE
Impact Project

A growing community impact initiative built on equity, dignity, and an unshakeable belief in the people we serve.

Our Mission

Closing the Gap Between
Potential and Access

The JLORE Impact Project exists to close the gap between potential and access. Creating spaces where young people who have been overlooked and underserved can stabilize then grow. Built on equity, dignity, and an unshakeable belief in the communities we serve, JIP is a growing ecosystem of initiatives, programs, and projects — always grounded in our core values, always responsive to what our community needs next.

$Jamila Williams$

Founder's Note

Jamila 'Jlore'
Williams

I built The JLORE Impact Project because I have seen what happens when young people get real access, real safety, and real support. They change. They grow. They start to believe they can build lives that are more fulfilling.

I did not start JIP to talk about impact. I started it to create it. I believe this is the way.

That is the standard I hold myself to and it is the standard every program under The JLORE Impact Project will be held to.

We Are Enough. All of us. Always.

Jamila 'Jlore' Williams

Founder & Executive Director, The JLORE Impact Project

Core Values

What We Stand On

Belief

Every person we serve is already enough. That belief is non-negotiable.

Self Worth

Before skills, careers, or futures — we build self worth. Once that is in place everything else follows.

Access and Equity

Access means exposure, opportunity, and a fair shot to grow. We remove barriers and create real pathways.

Community

Community is safety. We build spaces where people belong, are seen, and can show up fully.

Reimagination

We do not follow the existing playbook. We build programs that communities are actually seeking.

Strategy

Good intentions are not enough. The people we serve deserve a plan that actually works.

Theory of Change

How Change Actually Happens

When young people get the space to stabilize, lead, and redefine — they carry that strength back into their communities.

Stage 01

Stabilize

Safety, belonging, emotional grounding, and holistic wellness. People need to feel safe enough to show up.

Stage 02

Lead

Skill-building, identity exploration, economic development, finding their voice. This is where growth gets real.

Stage 03

Redefine

Young people define success on their own terms. They graduate into lives they are proud of and have the tools to sustain.

The WAE · We Are Enough

A New Type of
Workforce Development

For LGBTQ+ young adults ages 18 to 24 in New York City. Built for those who have been overlooked, underestimated, and underserved.

The Program

What Makes The WAE Different

The WAE provides vulnerable LGBTQ+ young adults with more than just job placement. Before we build careers we build self worth. Before we teach skills we create safety. We start with the person — when they finally believe they are enough everything else follows.

"We are setting young people up to fail if we don't teach them self worth first. Workforce development starts there. Everything else is built on top of it."

Jamila 'Jlore' Williams · Founder

8 weeks, 3 sessions per week
2 in-person sessions, 1 virtual per week
In-person sessions 10am to 3pm
10 to 15 participants per cohort
30-minute Friday 1-on-1 virtual sessions
Designed specifically for vulnerable LGBTQ+ young adults
Facilitated directly by Jamila 'Jlore' Williams
On-site at partner organizations

The Three Phases

The Journey

Phase 01

A New Day

Weeks 1 and 2

Participants arrive. They find safety. They find community. Emotional grounding. Identity. Real connection. This is the foundation everything else is built on.

Phase 02

I'll Learn Me First

Weeks 3 through 6

While participants learn the workforce they also learn themselves. Life skills. Financial literacy. The benefit cliff. Career exploration. Resume building. Professionalism. Workplace rights. Tenant rights. Accountability. Balance.

Phase 03

Now I'll Tell You

Weeks 7 and 8

Participants know a bit more about who they are. They know what they bring. They show up with confidence. Now they tell YOU. Personal branding. Interview preparation. Future self visioning. Final presentations. Graduation.

What Participants Gain

Not Just A Job.
A Life Worth Living.

A deep belief in their own worth and capability

A professional resume and personal brand statement

Knowledge of workplace rights and tenant rights

Financial literacy including how to navigate the benefit cliff

A clear 30/60/90 day career and life plan

Interview preparation and real communication skills

A peer community and professional network

A certificate of completion and NYC resource guide

In Their Own Words

These Voices Are
The Measure Of This Work.

"This program made me want to show up more for my personal life."

"That I am important."

"Having motivation. Setting standards."

"I feel supported and safe not only as a student but as a parent."

"Workplace rights, fair employment, labor laws — how to show up for myself and others at work, being LGBTQ+ in the workforce."

"This program showed me a place where I was free to learn, listen, and have every opportunity."

Partnerships

Bring The WAE
To Your Community

The WAE is delivered on-site at partner organizations. Whether or not you already have a workforce development program — The WAE is built to work with what you have, not around it.

How It Works

What a Partnership Looks Like

What Your Organization Provides

A dedicated program space for in-person sessions
Participant referrals and enrollment support
Access to wraparound services as needed
A point of contact for coordination throughout
Participant stipend funding if applicable

What JIP Provides

Full 8-week facilitation by Jamila 'Jlore' Williams
All program materials, worksheets, and assessments
Weekly Friday 1-on-1 virtual sessions with every participant
Program reporting including progress and outcomes
Certificates of completion for all graduating participants

Additional Opportunities

Beyond The WAE

Speaking engagements and professional development workshops available separately

Multi-cohort partnerships for organizations running multiple program cycles

Grant-funded partnerships welcome — documentation and reporting support provided

Coming soon — additional JIP programs and initiatives for communities beyond The WAE

Ready to Partner

Already Have a Workforce Program?
The WAE Makes It Work Better

We are not here to replace what you have. We are here to make it stronger. The WAE builds the foundation — self worth, life skills, rights, identity — so your participants show up to your program ready in a way they were not before. Your placement numbers go up. Your retention goes up. Your participants show up differently.

Get In Touch

Contact

Let's Talk

Ready to bring The WAE to your organization? Have questions about JIP? Reach out directly.

Direct Contact

Email

info@jloreimpactproject.com

Website

jloreimpactproject.com

Location

New York City, New York

Founded By

Jamila 'Jlore' Williams
Founder & Executive Director
The JLORE Impact Project

"We Are Enough. All of us. Always."

Jamila 'Jlore' Williams

Founder & Executive Director

For Partnerships & Program Inquiries

Send us an email at
info@jloreimpactproject.com

Tell us about your organization, your participants, and what you are looking for. We will get back to you directly.

We AreEnough.

What Drives Everything We Do

8 Weeks.3 Phases.One Step Forward.

Real People.Real Outcomes.

The JLOREImpact Project

Closing the Gap BetweenPotential and Access

Jamila 'Jlore'Williams