PROJECTS
December 2024 - January 2025
The foundation is continuing work at a commercial kitchen to perfect the operation and taste of the various popcorn flavors we will be offering as part of Uncle Jason’s Popcorn company. Once ready the website will be open for business.
The sponsorship of a room in Jason’s honor at the Ronald McDonald House has started. Foundation funds help RMH provide housing for families while their child is being treated for an illness (typically at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital).
The Jason Hester Foundation has started the ‘ball' rolling’ with the Reds Community Fund to provide scholarships for two children who will be attending a baseball camp this summer in the Cincinnati area.
Here’s some of our current projects……….
November 2024
Host Popcorn Treat Time at the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati. (November 9, 2024)
Finalize all plans and activities for Uncle Jason’s Popcorn business, a separate entity to help generate funding for the foundation. This includes commercial kitchen rental, acquire equipment, complete web page, etc. (November 30, 2024)
October 2024
Attend Youth League game at the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Field and meet with Executive Director and also the President/Board Chairman of the Nuxhall Foundation (October 5, 2024)
Determine how the Jason Hester Foundation can work with the Reds Community Fund and the Nuxhall Foundation to help advance youth baseball in our community.
Recently completed projects……….
Meeting with Reds Community Fund Executive Director to plan upcoming youth baseball activities. (9-11-2024)
Meet with Non-profit lawyers to discuss possible future effort to move The Jason Hester Foundation fund to our own 501c3 nonprofit. (9-3-2024)
Schedule event at Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati for the November time period. (Scheduled Popcorn treat at RMHC for 11-9-2024)
Initiated plans for Uncle Jason’s Popcorn startup – a separate fundraising entity.
September 2024