Donor gives back to his community

Posted on January 26, 2017

Steve Jakob grew up in Memphis and graduated from Memphis High School in 1967.  He moved away the following year, after his father passed away. He studied chemistry at Oakland University and finance at Boston University.  He has two grown children and currently lives in Newton, Massachusetts with his wife of 33 years. 

Steve still feels a connection to his hometown and continues to give back by supporting the Memphis High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, which helps students go to college.  This fund was established in 2005 and has since awarded nearly $6,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors of Memphis High School. 

Steve is pictured with his mother (95 and still going strong).

3,000 Books Given at Reading…

The Women’s Initiative, in collaboration with fifteen local partners, will provide 3,000 books and promote reading to students at eight… Read on

American Association of…

The local chapter of the American Association of University Women has been supporting the efforts of the Community Foundation since 1965. The Port… Read on

Hale Walker - Donor Spotlight

The Walker's have been donors to the Community Foundation since 1999. During these last eight years they have given numerous and generous… Read on