JMA is built on relationships, teamwork and care, values that unite us with the industries, companies and communities we serve.
JMA Cares is a programme that celebrates these values by donating to organisations that provide invaluable educational, financial and emotional support to individuals and under-represented groups. Through these partnerships, we aim to promote equity, inclusion and belonging.
Whenever JMA places a candidate in a role, we invite that individual to select one of the organisations below and make a donation on their behalf.
Please click below to learn about the great work these organisations do.
10,000 Black Interns seeks to transform the horizons and prospects of young Black people in the United Kingdom by offering 2,000 paid internships each year for five consecutive years. In partnership with over 700 firms, 10,000 Black Interns will offer a diverse range of experiences within various internal business functions throughout the UK and Ireland. Beginning Summer 2022, these opportunities provide invaluable exposure to training and development that can genuinely change an individual’s professional trajectory and life.
The #100BlackInterns initiative currently spans 24 sectors including Consumer & Retail, Financial Services, Technology, and Marketing & Advertising and will serve as a template for other industries to follow going forward.
To learn more about 10,000 Black Interns, visit https://www.10000blackinterns.com/
Behind their smiles and slick service hospitality workers can fall upon hard times just like anybody else. Ours is a stressful industry, with long hours, high pressure environments and physically demanding work.
Injuries, mental health problems and addiction are sadly a feature of modern life in the hospitality trade. That’s where Hospitality Action steps in. We work to provide hospitality workers with financial, physical and psychological support to help them overcome adversity and get back to work as quickly as possible. We help individuals and their families stay afloat with grants to cover anything from rent payments to school uniform for their children. And for those who sadly can’t return to the industry they love, we provide ongoing support to transition them to the next stage of their lives.
For older people who have retired from the industry we provide grants to help with heating bills, home conversions or even funeral costs for loved ones. Just as importantly, we provide a lifeline to prevent loneliness and isolation and our ‘Golden Friends’ enjoy regular contact and local events to help them stay active and connected to their community.
To find out more about our work and the difference we make visit https://www.hospitalityaction.org.uk
Founded in 1832, retailTRUST is the trade charity for everyone involved with retail. The Trust’s vision is to improve lives across the UK retail sector and supporting service industries including wholesaling, distribution, manufacturing and ecommerce.
retailTRUST supports…
Employees throughout their lives, from getting into retail all the way through to retirement.
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retailTRUST provides a free and confidential helpline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The friendly and experienced team can be contacted on 0808 801 0808 or by emailing helpline@retailtrust.org.uk
For more information about the difference the charity makes, visit retailtrust.org.uk
The American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation (AHLA Foundation), the charitable giving arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, is dedicated to helping people build careers that improve their lives and strengthen the lodging industry.
For over 60 years, AHLEF has advanced the lodging industry and supported the individuals that make up our workforce through three primary programs:
From lifting individuals out of poverty and connecting them with a life-long career in the industry to advancing current hotel employees into leadership positions, AHLA Foundation's programs are changing the industry by changing lives. We couldn't do this without you. AHLA Foundation relies solely on contributions from generous companies and individuals who want to give back to the hotel industry and ensure its sustained success.
Founded in 1987, the NRAEF is the philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association (established in 1919). The NRAEF works to attract, empower, and advance the future learners and leaders of the foodservice industry. ProStart, the cornerstone program of the NRAEF, is a two-year, industry-backed culinary arts and restaurant management program for high school students. The program annually reaches approximately 150,000 students in 1,900+ schools in all 50 states, District of Columbia, the Territory of Guam, and Department of Defense Education Activity schools in Europe and the Pacific. By bringing together the industry and the classroom, ProStart gives students a platform to discover new interests and talents to open doors for fulfilling careers. It happens through a curriculum that includes all facets of the industry – culinary arts and restaurant management, and sets a high standard of excellence for students and the industry.
Join us at ChooseRestaurants.org/ProStart
As the industry of opportunity, the NRAEF provides proper workforce development, mentorship, and connections in foodservice and hospitality. Through generous partnerships, the NRAEF has been able to deepen the investment on the future of the foodservice industry. To learn how you can partner with the NRAEF and further the impact, contact Sally McVey, Development and Industry Relations Manager, at smcvey@nraef.org or 202-315-4103.