PERSEVERANCE.
DETERMINATION.
RESILIENCE.
The Michael J. Santanna, Jr. (MJS) Achievement Foundation was established in 2017 in honor of Michael J. Santanna Jr., who passed away in August 2008. Mike Santanna was a hard-working entrepreneur who acknowledged and respected the hard work and perseverance of those who wanted to help themselves. Mike took pride in employing individuals trying to get back on their feet and took them under his wing to help them turn their lives around.
The MJS Foundation's mission is to provide economic assistance to high school students who are attempting to be productive, self-sufficient members of society through entrepreneurial activities or post-secondary education.
Currently, the Foundation's primary function is in awarding the MJS Turnaround Achievement Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes graduating seniors from each of Dauphin County's senior high schools who have turned their lives or their situations around and are now pursuing a post-secondary education. Read more here Turnaround Achievement Scholarship.
2021 MJS Turnaround Achievement Awards
We are so proud of the 2021 MJS Turnaround Achievement Scholarship recipients. They overcame diversity in a year where diversity could have been an excuse to give up. These students are so full of energy and determination. We know they will do great things! We believe in them so much that this year we have increased all Turnaround Achievement Scholarships to $4,000 awarded over a four year period! Click HERE to learn more about the recipients and their turnarounds!
Upcoming Events - 2021 MJS Golf Tournament on October 8th!
2nd Annual MJS Golf Tournament - Register as a Sponsor today!
We are now handing out $48,000 per year, paid out over four years, to our recipients! Please help us raise money to award these exceptional students!
Register as:
Scholarship Sponsor: $1,000
Hole Sponsor: $250
Individual: $125
Event Timing/Details: Friday, October 8, 2021 - 8 am check in, 9:30 shotgun start - lunch and awards to follow, beer & water provided throughout the course.
Event Address: Colonial Golf & Tennis Club - 4901 Linglestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17112
Contact us: mjsachievement@gmail.com
We're excited you are joining us for our 2nd Annual MJS Achievement Foundation Golf Outing! Please fill out your online registration HERE!
MJS Achievement Foundation Awarded $10,000 AssetMark Community Inspiration Award!
We are very humbled to have received $10,000 from AssetMark for winning their Community Inspiration Award. Thank you! See the coverage of the MJS Achievement Foundation below!
In the News!
Check out our coverage from Good Day PA! Click below links to watch coverage from January and April!
"Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're probably right" - Henry Ford
Donate
The Michael J. Santanna Jr. Achievement Foundation is a tax exempt non-profit charity. All donations will be provided an official tax donation receipt. Click HERE to go to our Donate page for more information!