Testimonials 4

In the late ‘40s, Charles F. Noyes set up the foundation bearing his wife’s name to enable talented students to attend college and pursue careers in which they could improve the human condition. He made the decision then to allocate one-half of the scholarship to black students. The following testimonies are by a few of the many professionals – leading scientists, physicians, judges, oceanographers – who benefited from Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation scholarships. Today these talented men and women promote equitable justice, protect the oceans, advance public health, fight the spread of infectious disease and disseminate best practices in health care.

“The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation has been instrumental in supporting our human rights work in an often hostile Idaho political climate. We strive to protect and promote reproductive justice education and advocacy. Through the generosity of Jessie Smith Noyes’ funding, we reach out to build inclusive, collaborative partnerships to create social change. Their commitment to our organization has truly made all of the difference. We are empowered to build alliances, promote leadership, and strengthen community activism.”

“The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation’s support helped transform us from a small organization with a tiny budget into a very impactful organization that has been able to inform and shape citywide policy regarding environmental justice issues. The Foundation has really made all the difference for us. The fact that we have been able to rely on its continued support has given us the freedom to be able to expand our base, and leverage tens of millions of dollars from outside sources for community projects, such as developing a waterfront park and a greenway, and defeating the siting of a 520 megawatt power plant.”